Rock formations in Hyderabad

lathaa · Feb 4, 2009

Dear ILites,

Nature has blessed Hyderabad with some of the most beautiful and unique ancient rock formations.

Geologists date these rocks to 2,500 million years back which remain a peculiar feature of the vast tableland, the Deccan Plateau, where Hyderabad sits and are amongst the oldest and hardest rocks in the world.

Hyderabad is placing itself firmly on the tourist map. But not only manmade heritage attracts - every visitor admires the balancing boulders of our landscapes with awe.

The indiscriminate cutting down of the rocks is seen with dismay. We need to protect rock formations as natural monuments and tourist attractions; with a minimum of infrastructure established, we can have the eco and adventure travellers come flocking in to enjoy our natural wonders.

Rocky areas are a treasure trove of unique flora and fauna, including ancient micro-organisms. They are important for water management: percolation and recharge of groundwater.

Preserving anceint rocks will enrich our culture and heritage.

The Society to Save Rocks wants to show citizens and the government alike the value of our landscape.

The success of this environmental protection group is largely due to its awareness campaigns. Rock walks are organised regularly, and rock excursions arranged for school students.

Let us lend our hands in saving these spectacular natural beauties.

Source:websites

lathaa · Feb 4, 2009

Some more pictures...

Sabitha_K · Feb 4, 2009

Latha,

Very nice pics :thumbsup.

Where are these rock formations in Hyderabad I mean are these snaps from a single spot or an assorted collection of rock formations in Hyd ?

Senorita · Feb 4, 2009

Lats, good info :thumbsup thanks for sharing..

Saby, Hyderabad is full of rocks and now the most rich and posh areas like Jubillee hills & Banjara hills where once full of rocks but nothing else!

Hope these pics were taken from different places of city..

Sabitha_K · Feb 4, 2009

Seno , yes very true..I remember seeing these rock formations after 'Jubilee Hill checkpost'.Haven't been much to Banjara Hills.:crazy

They look very beautiful in these snaps...precariously hanging

P.S: Latha entha baga rasavu ..hope to see more writeups from you ..thumbsup

lathaa · Feb 4, 2009

Hi Sabitha,

Hyderabad was full of rock formations may be some 15yrs back,now they are almost extinct with the outspread of Multinational companies,malls.Prominent 9 rock formations are under the control of govt now.

These rocks are scattered all around the city places like Tolichowki,Gachibowli,Tirumagerry,Banjara Hills,Jubilee hills,Shilparamam.

Giving the places where the rocks still exists.

2nd picurgam cheruvu
3rd pic:Hamburger rock,Gachibowli
4rt picathar Dil rock,Gachibowli
6th pic:Kali temple,Golconda Fort
8th pic:Toadstool formation,Jubilee Hills

BTW Saby the write up is not my own,gathered from the websites.Just wanted to share the beauty of Hyderabad with our ILites.

regards,
lathaa