Good Time
Ananthagiri Hills in September
Telangana, India
September combines green forests with firming trails — the sweet spot
Why September scores 4/5
Weather
Post-monsoon — fresh
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy to moderate. road condition: Good state road to Vikarabad, forest road after. public transport: Trains to Vikarabad. Auto/taxi to hills.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 79km (2h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: PHC near temple. Vikarabad for proper medical.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Vikarabad — 15km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good at entrance. Patchy in deep forest.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Nature exposure near Hyderabad, Camping experience for families, Temple visit suitable, Forest walks safe on main trails
Elevation
700m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓trekkers
- ✓campers
- ✓nature-lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗Occasional rain
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool camping weather |
| February | 5/5 | February trails are dry and firm — the forest walk to the temple is beautiful |
| March | 4/5 | The forest holds its cool longer than the plains… |
| April | 3/5 | The camping advantage fades as nights warm… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon — green and misty |
| July | 4/5 | Monsoon peak — spectacular green |
| August | 4/5 | Monsoon continues — green peak |
| Septemberviewing | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — fresh |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — dry trails, green forest |
| November | 5/5 | November camping here means cool nights, star-filled skies, and dawn mist |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday camping |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 79km (2h). Roads: Good state road to Vikarabad, forest road after. Self-drive: Easy to moderate. Public transport: Trains to Vikarabad. Auto/taxi to hills.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
700m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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