Best Tourist Places in Warangal, Telangana, India

Best Tourist Places in Warangal, Telangana, India

Warangal also called as Orugallu is one of the biggest cities in Andra Pradesh State positioned at an elevation of 302 meters. It is the district headquarters of Warangal District situated about 144 km northeast of state capital Hyderabad. Warangal covers an area of 493 sq. km. and is located between 18.0° N latitude and 79.58° E longitude.

Medak district touches the border of Warangal District in the west, Khammam district to the east, Nalgonda district towards south, Karimnagar district on the north and Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh towards northeast.

Warangal is one of the educational centres of the state. It is home to National Institute of Technology, Kakatiya University, Kakatiya Medical College, Ayurvedic Medical College and Ramappa Engineering College. Other than the educational centres, Warangal houses few small and medium scale industries.

History of Warangal:

The literal meaning of the earlier name of Warangal was ‘Orugallu’ is ‘one stone’. Kakatiya dynasty ruled Warangal from 12^th century to 14^th century. Warangal was also ruled by Mughal Dynasty, Delhi sultans and British East India Company.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Warangal:

Bathukamma is a prominent 9 days festival organized by the women of Hindu religion of Telangana Region. Boddemma is a famous seven days festival celebrated in the month of September.

Warangal houses numerous single screen theatres and multiplexes namely the Asian Multiplex and Big Cinemas. Also Warangal is home to major international cloth shops and south Indian, North Indian, Chinese, Mexican and Italian food corners.

Warangal is well known for its non vegetarian food items like Tandoori, Hyderabadi biriyani, fish masala and egg noodles. Vegetarian breakfast include Dosa, Pesarattu, Upma, Bonda and Poha.

Connectivity to Warangal:

Warangal is well connected with its neighboring regions and main cities of the state through road and railway transport. There are plenty of buses accessible to Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, Karimnagar and Khammam from Warangal City Bus Stand.

Warangal Railway Station is situated 3 km away from the heart of the city and well connected with Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vijayawada, Chennai and Kolkata cities. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is a closest airport to Warangal located at distance of 166 kms.

Places to see in Warangal:

Warangal Fort:

Warangal Fort is an ancient historical fort built by King Ganapati Deva during 13^th century. It is well known for its intricately engraved curves, pillars and 4 wide stone entryways. The fort has one temple of Swayambhudevi inside. Khush Mahal is the beautiful monument situated in the vicinity of Warangal Fort.

Rayaparthy Shiva Temple:

Rayaparthy Shiva Temple is a beautifully designed temple constructed during 18^th century. The wall of the temple is designed with stunning painting gives a great feel to visitors.

Ramappa Temple:

Ramappa Temple is a historical temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It was constructed during the period of Kakatiya Dynasty in 12^th century. The temple has a big statue of Nandi designed by South Indian architectural style.

Sri Veeranarayana Temple:

Sri Veeranarayana Temple is situated in Kolanupaka of Warangal District. This temple is dedicated to God Sri Veeranarayana and was constructed during the period of 12^th century. The temple showcases the beautiful architecture style of Chalukyas.

Pakhal Lake:

Pakhal Lake is a wonderful lake with blue colored water. The lake is stretched over an area of 30 sq. km. and was developed by the King Ganapathidev in 1213 A.D. Pakhal Wild Life Sanctuary adjoins Pakhal Lake is spread over an area of 839 sq. km.

The list of other tourist places in and around Warangal include:

1000 Pillars Temple
Hanmakonda
Pembarti Village
Jain Mandir
Thousand Pillared Temple
Ramappa Lake
Bhadrakali Temple
Sri Veeranarayana Temple
Padmakshi Temple
Kakatiya Rock Garden
Rayaparthy Shiva Temple
Govindarajula Gutta
Musical Garden
Someshwara Temple
Siddeshwara Temple
Pembarti Village
Eturnagaram Sanctuary

Best time to visit Warangal:

The months of winter season between October and March is the ideal time to holiday Warangal to watch tourist destinations and enjoy the best hospitality services.

Accommodation options in Warangal:

Warangal hotels have the facilities of air ticket booking and pick up and drop to Airport. The major hotels in Warangal are: