Nagarkurnool has a history dating back more than 500 years. One version of the story says that Nagarkurnool was named after the Kings Nagana and Kandana, brothers who ruled the present day Nagarkurnool and surrounding area. The village Naganool (which was named after Nagana) still exists, approximately 1 km southeast of Nagarkurnool.
Until 120 years ago, Nagarkurnool was a main junction for transport and district headquarters for most of the south Telangana region. Farmers traveling in this area would buy and apply kandena (grease) for their carts.
Uma Maheswaram
Uma Maheshwara Swamy temple is located in a picturesque Nallamala forest range near Mannanur Village, Amrabad Mandal. The temple dates back to 2nd century and belongs to the reign of Maurya Chandragupta. The deity in this temple is believed to have spotted in naturally formed cave.
There is a huge tank near the temple. It is the northern gateway of Srisailam, one of the Jyotirlingas. It is atop the hill covered by huge trees. Papanasanam is around 200 metres away from the sanctum sanctorum, where water comes out underneath the huge rocks all through the year.
Somasila
A well-known heritage destination-cum-tourist attraction, Somasila is located in Nagar Kurnool district of Telangana. Located on the banks of Krishna River, it is an exotic tourist destination, where the backwaters of Srisailam Dam created a stunning natural environment. The boating experience with Telangana Tourism, with picturesque hill ranges in the background, is simply memorable and breathtaking.
Jetprole
One of the historic Samasthanams in Telangana region before the 20th Century, Jetprole is famous for the Madhava Swamy temple. Located around 15 km from Kollapur on the bank of River Krishna, it was built by the Rajas of Jetprole during 16th century A.D.