Bike on Rent in Medak & Scooty Rental for Fort & Lake Rides

Medak Fort sits on a rocky hill above town and dates in its main form to the Kakatiya period, when the place was known as Methuku Durgam. The district page on the fort describes three gates, a 17th-century cannon and a climb of more than 500 steps. The views over Medak are the reward. Ride through town to the base, lock the bike and climb. Go early, and do not leave helmets or bags unattended on the seat.

Medak Cathedral, built in the early 20th century under Charles Walker Posnett, is a large Gothic church and a landmark of the town. It is still a working place of worship for the Medak diocese, and the interior, stained glass and grounds are open to visitors at posted times. An easy ride from anywhere in town. Park a little away during Sunday services, when the lane is busy.

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 15 km from Medak and around 115 km from Hyderabad, according to the district sanctuary page. The forest, once a hunting ground of the Nizams, now surrounds the reservoir formed by the Pocharam dam on the Allair, and is known for deer, antelope and water birds. A favourite short ride from town. Watch for cattle and unmarked speed breakers, and be back before dusk.

Edupayala's Vana Durga Bhavani temple, about 19.5 km from Medak, stands where seven streams meet the Manjeera — the name means seven rivulets. The district page notes that it is a major pilgrimage, especially at the annual jatara, when crowds are very large. An easy ride of under 20 km. On festival days the last stretch is crowded; park further out and walk in.

The Kuchadri Venkateshwara Swamy temple at Kuchanapalli is one of the heritage shrines listed on the Medak district tourist places page. It is a quieter complement to the fort and cathedral in town, and sits in countryside typical of this part of Telangana. A rural ride rather than a highway run. Confirm the route in town, and do not leave the bike blocking a village lane.

Singur Dam on the Manjeera, about 63 km from Medak in today's Sangareddy district, is a large reservoir used for irrigation and for Hyderabad's water supply. The backwaters attract birds after the monsoon, and the bund is a popular picnic stop. A longer ride than Pocharam. A geared bike is more comfortable; start early and avoid the return in the dark.

Hyderabad is about 96 km south of Medak, with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport further on. Many visitors start or end a Medak trip in the city, and a self drive car makes the highway straightforward if you avoid peak traffic. Possible on a geared bike, but the highway is busy. A scooty is not ideal for this stretch; take the car or start and finish in Hyderabad if you can.