Somasila | Road trip from Hyderabad

Somasila is a pilgrimage and tourist destination because of the 15 temples and Krishna River backwaters. Someshwar Swamy Temple (a replica of ancient temple reconstructed as the original place was submerged in reservoir area) a highly revered shrine in Somasila. It is on the bank of Somasila reservoir and attracts pilgrims round the year. Backwaters backed up by Srisailam dam has a unique ecosystem with many species of aquatic life, water birds and animals. With beautiful surroundings and back waters Somasila is an ideal tourist spot to visit. Somasila is at a distance of 172 kms from Hyderabad. Situated on river Krishna, this destination is a great Pushkar Snanam destination, and during Krishna Pushkarams high tourist inflow occurs. In order to facilitate amenities for tourists, TSTDC is providing accommodation with good landscaping at the site. There is a restaurant with a 40 seating capacity.