Soak in nature’s bliss with Telangana govt’s Akkamahadevi-Domalpenta staycation

The package tariff ranges from Rs 6,500-8,000; includes jungle safaris, trek to Akkamahadevi caves, visit to Octopus viewpoint and Vjarala Madugu

Hyderabad: The Telangana Forest Department has launched a stay package covering the Akkamahadevi-Domalpenta sites as part of ecotourism activities at the Amrabad tiger reserve.

Centered at Domalpenta, four rooms are being allotted towards the accommodation at Vanavihanga cottages in the first phase.

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The accommodation provides a scenic atmosphere of the Krishna river backwaters from the Srisailam dam for visitors.

On the first day of the package, the visitors will be taken to the Octopus viewpoint and Vjarala Madugu in safari vehicles. The next day, they will be taken on safari to the trekking point of the Akkamahadevi caves and the visitors would be dropped to trek down to the caves.

En route, the visitors can enjoy the interior forests and animal sightings. It would be a 45-minute trek and after reaching the Akkamahadevi caves, they can visit the Lord Shiva temple in the caves.

The trek requires reasonable physical endurance and the Forest Department has suggested that only fit people should book the package. Local Chenchu guides would accompany visitors during the trek.

The package tariff ranges from Rs 6,500-8,000. It includes safari on both days — visit to the viewpoints on the first day, trekking and visit to the Akkamahadevi caves on the second day. It also includes a souvenir.

The accommodation is for two adults and an additional person above eight years with an extra charge of Rs 1,700. For more information and bookings, log on www.amrabadtigerreserve.com.