‘Somasila’ is a popular tourist destination located 120 km from the Mahaboobnagar District in Telangana. The town is extensively famous for the history of fifteen temples dedicated to Lord Shiva that represent Shiva Lingas. It is one of the well-known pilgrimage destinations in the country. Another reason for the popularity of this town is the Somasila Dam, located on the banks of the River Krishna. The dam offers a picturesque view of the place amidst nature so that tourists can enjoy their time in peace and serenity. Somasila will provide an incredible tour experience to visitors who love greenery and water.

Hyderabad is a popular destination for tourists in the country and around the globe. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport that offers visas to citizens from more than 140 countries. It takes 4 hours and 6 mins to reach Somasila by Road, making this place a perfect long drive or weekend getaway spot for tourists and residents from Hyderabad.

October and February are the best months to visit Somasila. During this time, the weather remains calm, and the water-filled Krishna river allows you to enjoy boating. In Winter and Summer, you can see the valley’s greenery all around.

It is a serene and beautiful viewpoint along the shores of river Krishna. The place has fantastic landscapes everywhere around, making it a perfect weekend getaway if you are looking for peace and tranquillity, away from the busyness of the city. It becomes a famous religious and recreation spot during Krishna Pushkarams. Somasila Viewpoint is a bit far away from the main town, so you will only have to depend on the food from restaurants of the tourism department or local food joints.

The Lalitha Someswara Swamy Temple is located at a distance of 105 km from the Somasila Village in the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. It is an attractive tourist destination consisting of 15 temples, all highly dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to have been built during the 7th century. ‘Mahashivratri’ and ‘Karthika Pournami’ are the two main festivals celebrated here. The entire surrounding of the place is also well known for its scenic beauty.

This temple is popularly known as ‘Visa God.’ Students who have applied for a visa to other foreign countries to pursue higher education mainly come here for blessings. Devotees believe that their Visa or Passport will get cleared without any obstacle with God’s grace. It is one of the famous Vishnu temples in the region, with almost 1 lakh visitors every week. Opening hours in this temple are 6 AM to 1 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM. But the best time to visit this temple is in the morning.

This sacred and holy shrine temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which generally remains submerged in the waters of the River Krishna. It is built at the confluence of the River Bhavanas and Krishna. The temple comes to the surface when the water decreases to an appropriate level. Visitors are brought in vessels as it remains surrounded by water. For only 40-50 days from April to May, Sangameswara Temple remains open for devotees to visit. Visiting hours for devotees are from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Located at a distance of 23.5 miles from Mydukur, this is the temple where Veerabrahmendra is worshipped. There is a festival that is celebrated twice annually at this temple. The first one is the Aradhana of Veerabrahman, and the second has a connection with Mahasivratri. The festival attracts nearly 10,000 visitors from different communities from all parts of the state. Morning timing of the temple is from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM and evening timings are from 3 PM to 9 PM.

To increase your religious and cultural experiences, you can also visit other temples around Somasila, some of which are:
Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeswara Swamy Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Madhava Swamy Temple and Group of Temples at Jetprole.

Indulge in delicious traditional South Indian delicacies like Ghee Dosa, Steaming Hot Idlis, and Filter Coffee at food joints located within walking distance from Marina Beach. Try out various restaurants and roadside eateries to fill your stomach and heart with mouth-watering South Indian Cuisine.

You can stay on the island by camping near the river Krishna and go Kayaking or on a boat ride with your partner. There are also resort accommodations that offer a great view of the river and a glimpse of the island.

• As Somasila mostly has temples and religious sites all around the town, they carry appropriate dresses.
• Try to dine in the local eateries and roadside stalls to enjoy the authentic taste of south Indian dishes.
• If you are going on a road trip to Somasila, make sure to buy packaged drinking water and take munchies along with you for such a long-distance journey.
• Carry Identification proofs and photographs whenever you are traveling for safety purposes.
• Visit the place with friends or family rather than on a solo trip.

Somasila is the best weekend destination during the monsoon to awaken the travel freak in you, that too under a budget. It is a place full of greenery for you to get enough fresh air and an island to make you feel wowed with its mesmerizing scenic beauty. So plan an outing with family and friends to Somasila to enjoy the nature and the vintage architecture of temples.