Kanakagiri Hills

Kanakagiri Hills is a scenic hill trekking destination located in the dense forests of Kanakagiri Reserve Forest near Bendalapadu village in Chandrugonda mandal. The hills feature medium-difficulty trekking trails through bamboo groves and stream crossings, with remnants of the Kakatiya era along the route. The area is known for its lush greenery, serene forest landscape, and rich biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a medium-difficulty trek of approximately 6 km up and 6 km down through dense forest terrain with bamboo groves, perennial stream crossings, and wild berries. The trail offers scenic hill views, fresh country breeze, and opportunities to observe Kakatiya-era remains. Local guides provide assistance, and the area features serene forest surroundings with rolling hills and rich biodiversity.

The hills contain relics from the Kakatiya dynasty period. An 800-year-old rare sculpture of Hasthala Veeranna (an 18-armed form of Kaala Bhairava) carved on a massive boulder is located deep in the Kanakagiri Hills, attributed by researchers to the 12th-century Kakatiya period.

The ancient Hasthala Veeranna sculpture is locally worshipped and represents one of the rarest known depictions of Kaala Bhairava in India. The hills hold cultural importance as a historic site with Kakatiya-era remains.