India Tourism | Warangal

Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya rulers. It was here that the fort was constructed by king Ganapathi in 1199 A.D and completed by Rudramadevi in the year 1261. The thousand pillard temple with its star shaped shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya, the famous Ramappa temple & lake, the Pakhal lake are worth visiting.

Area: 54.98 km²
Altitude: 1,700 feet
Temparature (°C):
Summer:- Max 39.6, Min 23.2
Winter: Max 30, Min 13.5
Rainfall: 82.5 cms (June to September)
Best Season: September to February

How to get there

	Air: The nearest Airport is Hyderabad (141 kms) connected by Indian Airlines flights with Mumbai (Bombay), Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi, Chennai (Madras), Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam. East West Airlines & Continental Aviation also operates flights from Hyderabad to Mumbai (Bombay).
	Rail: Warangal links to all important cities in India by rail.
	Road: Warangal is connected by road to Amaravati (319 km), Armur (170 km), Bangalore (707 km), Mumbai (Bombay) (880 km), Kolkata (Calcutta) (1498 km), Delhi (1463 km), Hyderabad (141 km), Karimnagar (70 km),Chennai (Madras) (686 km), Nagpur (478 km), Nirmal (228 km), Nizamabad (199 km), Ramagundam (136 km), Tirupati (633 km), Vijayawada (253 km), Vishakapatnam (619 km), Yadagirigutta (72 km).
	Local Transport: Warangal is connected by regular bus services with Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Vijayawada, Armur, Kolanupaka, Jangaon, Kodad, Karimnagar, Nizambad, Adilabad, Suryapet, Palampet, Jagtial, Khammam, Bhadrachalam, Basar, etc. Coaches: Available from the Depot Manager, New Bus Depot, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Hanumakonda.

Places of Interest

Thousand Pillar Temple
A fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture, the Thousand Pillar temple as the name implies has many pillars, all efficient carved. The temple is built in Chalukyan Style. The Nandi here has beautiful finishing.
Fort-Warangal
Constructed by King Ganapathi in 1199 A.D. and completed by his daughter Rudrama in 1261 A.D., the fort has two walls, with the traces of the third. Places of interest in the fort are a temple, and four thoranas or gateways, similar to those at Sanchi, signifying the Buddhist influence.
Bhadrakali Temple
The important attraction in this temple is the idol of the deity in sitting posture with her eight hands filled with weapons. The head of the idol is adorned by a crown.
Planetarium
Hear regular shows are held showing the mysteries of the University.

Excursions

Laknavaram Lake
Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary (60 kms)
Ramappa Lake (65 kms)
Yadagirigutta (64 kms)
Yadagirigutta (72 kms)

The Region