Adilabad
is a famous town situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Being the
headquarters of Adilabad district, it gets a special attention from
travel and tourism point of view. The district is sited on the northern
borders of the state, where Indian rivers like Godavari, Penganga and
Wardha move across its expanse. Established in the year 1905, Adilabad
has derived its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Adil Shah. In
the bygone era, the place has been ruled by the Mughals, Mauryas,
Satavahanas and Chalukyas as well.
Adilabad was known as Ethlabad in the earlier times. It has been
influenced by a variety of cultures and customs during the reign
different rulers. In the present day, the culture of the region appears
a blend of the native Telugu culture and the contiguous Marathi culture.
With such fusion of cultures, Adilabad perhaps sounds interesting and a
place worth exploring. The whole region appears to be set in the lap of
the nature.
Encircled by mountains and lush green woods, Adilabad is hallowed by
the rumination of blessed souls like Ved Vyas. It is a place where you
can see gushing waterfalls, invigorating rivers and interesting
wildlife, inciting your nerves. It is also a prosperous business center
of cotton, acclaiming it as the 'City of Cotton'. In short and snappy
terms, Adilabad is a wonderful tourist destination where both, adventure
and sacrosanct appear alongside.