Nalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla (Black) and Konda (hill).Nalgonda in the past is referred to as Nilagiri. During the period of Bahamani kingdom, it had been renamed as Nallagonda. Later in Nizam rule, during the later kings rule the name has been transformed in to Nalgonda. But in popular culture its called as Nallagonda only. Recently A.P. govt. has changed its name to Nalgonda for convenience
But the popular name, Nallagonda, with which it is referred to by one and all and finds the name frequently even in "Poetry of the famous Telangana Liberation Struggle", should be restored back in view of its history and popular usage. Since it is located just 100 km away from ap capital Hyderabad. Nalgonda District is currently a part of the Red Corridor

Nalgonda History

During the time of the Bahmani Sultan Shihabud-din Mahmun Sultan Quli was appointed as tarafdar of Telangana. From him the region was taken by his son Jamshid. Later the district remained under the control of Qutub Shahis until 1687. Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated Mubasiz Khan at Shaker Khere in Berar and ruled the Deccan in an autonomous capacity. This district, like the other districts of Telangana, passed under the Asaf Jahis and remained under them for a period of nearly two hundred and twenty five years.

Nalgonda Tourism

         Two Hills in the Town have got enormous potential to trekking adventures and also spiritually as a Dargah is located over the hill. Every year Exhibition locally called as 'Urus' takes place. One more hill Kapurala gutta is also present within the Town.Two most prominent parks are located within the town namely Rajiv park and Municipal park.

Tourist places in Nalgonda
Yadagiri Gutta: Yadagiri Gutta, which is the most devotional place in Nalgonda is located near Bhuvanagiri Town. It is close to Hyderabad, the capital city and the APSRTC runs many buses to the temple town from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station. The temple draws huge crowds, especially during vacations and on weekends. This is the Place of worship of Lord Laxmi Narasimha Swami.

Nagarjuna Sagar: World's largest masonry dam This is famous Dam in south India with 26 gates and a Hydroelectric plant. The place also hosts waterfalls called 'Ethipothala' and Gowthama Buddha Museum.

Bhuvanangiri Fort: Bhuvanangiri Fort was built by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI on an isolated rock. The Bala Hisar or citadel on the top of the hill gives a bird's eye view of the neighbouring area. The fort is associated with the herioc queen Rudramadevi and her grandson Prataparudra's rule.

Mattapalli: One of the famous devotional places in A.P is also in Nalgonda dist.

Sri Jain Mandir, Kolanupaka: The Jain Shrine at Kolanupaka village, near Aler town is more than 2000 years old.This holy temple has three holy idols of Lord Adinath, Lord Neminath and ord Mahaveera and 21 other "Theerthankaras". It is very recently renovated by more than 150 artisans from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Nandikonda: A small village on the banks of the Krishna River where several Buddhist structures like monasteries and pillared halls were unearthed and preserved in a museum of the Central Archeological Department.

Panagal/Panagallu: A village near Nalgonda. There are several ancient temples built under the reign of the Kakatiya, Reddy and Velama kings. There is an archeological museum which has several interesting artifacts.

Vaadapalli: This is famous for its bridge and also called 'Triveni sangamam' where three rivers Godavari, Krishna and Musi meet.

Nagulapahad: This village is about 18 km South of Suryapet, on banks of the Musi River, famous for its temples. There are two Ancient temples in this village, founded by the "Reddy Rajas" in the Kakatiya's era. They got the amazing art and beautiful sculptures carved on the black stone. These two temples are similar to the Warangal's "Thousand pillar temple" and Pillalamarri Temple. These temples are famous for every year SHIVARATHRI 'Jatara' too.