The state of Telangana is home to many tourist destinations and attractions dotting the landscape, covering the entire thirty-three districts of the state and Telangana Tourism is leaving no stone unturned to promote these destinations. Nature has always surprised man with its marvelous creations and the great Banyan tree at Pillalamarri is one such brilliant stoke of Mother Nature.

Pillalamarri located around 4 kilometers from the Mahabubnagar district headquarters is home to an age-old Banyan tree which is a major tourist attraction. It is located about 100 kilometers away from Hyderabad. The tree continues to attract visitors from all over and is approximately 700 years old. The place has reportedly got the name Pillalamarri, since the tree is spread over a vast area with a lot of branches, characteristic of Banyan trees.

Due to the presence of scores of offshoots and branches, the main trunk of the tree is not clearly visible from a distance. India is home to at least three centuries-old Banyan Trees and Pillalamarri is one among them. The tree is a special attraction for the visitors arriving in Mahabubnagar district.

In order to cater to the increased popularity, the Tourism department along with the Department of Heritage Telangana, has also established a small museum here where several statues and sculptures are displayed. This place is also of great spiritual significance because an ancient Shiva Temple that had been submerged under the Srisailam Project was relocated here. Other attractions at Pillalamarri include mini zoo with animal parks and bird park. It is located close to the Hyderabad-Bangalore National Highway.

How to Reach

Pillalamarri is located at a distance of about 4-5 km from Mahabubnagar town by road. Mahabubnagar is the nearest railway station. Mahabubnagar is located nearly 100 km away from Hyderabad city.