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Warangal takes you back to the era of kings and queens with its beautiful historical sites and an impressive natural beauty with Parkhal Lake being worth checking out.

The Warangal city is credited as the fifth largest city in this state. The legends have it that it was known as Oruguallu or Omtikonda or Ekasilanagaram mainly due to the existence of a huge hillock which seemed to have been carved out entirely off one stone. Warangal takes you back to the era of kings and queens with its beautiful historical sites. Warangal natural beauty is no less impressive and the Parkhal Lake and wildlife sanctuaries are also definitely worth checking out. Warangal also houses a National Institute of Technology(NIT) which has made it a famous student hub today.

Pakhal Lake

Thousand Pillar Temple

Ramappa Temple

Warangal Fort

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadrakali Temple

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Shopping in Warangal

Warangal has a thriving and prospering handicraft industry. Other items include brass lamps, carpets, paintings etc. Lepakshi Handicrafts is one famous brand located at Podduturi Complex. Khadi is another thriving industry of Warangal. For premier and echt khadi products, you can visit Khadi Gramodyog Bhandar which has two outlets in Hanamkonda and Subedari each. Other shopping places include Cherial, Kothawada, DWCRA Bazaar etc.

Culture of Warangal

Warangal is the seat of Telugu traditions and has a fascinating and captivating culture. The most dominated religions of Warangal include Hinduism and Islam. Telugu is the most prominent language of the region, Urdu being the next. Usually, the women prefer to dress in sarees, and the men wear dhoti and cotton shirts. However, with recent development, people are shifting to more western clothing options including- jeans, t-shirts etc. As Warangal is a Hindu- Muslim dominated area, the festivals celebrated are Diwali, Holi, Eid, Ugadi etc. Howbeit, a few Andhra Pradesh exclusive festivals like- Bonalu Festival (worship of goddess Mahakali), Bathukamma festival (festival of flowers), Kakatiya festival, shakambari festival (worship of goddess Shakambhari) and Sammakka- some people also celebrate Sarakka festival (tribal festival honouring the goddesses). It also has an excellent architecture inspired by the Kakatiya dynasty, Jainism, Chalukya dynasty and the Mughals. Inspired by the Hyderabadi and the south-Indian cuisine, Warangal food has spicy and tangy flavours. Hyderabadi biryani, haleem, idli-dosa and tangy curries are some of the famous foods of the place. It also has a flourishing handicraft industry.

History of Warangal

The history of Warangal dates back to 1195 CE when it was called Orugallu and was ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty and was the capital city of the kingdom. Rani Rudrama Devi from within the Kakatiya dynasty became the first woman to rule the Telugu region. The Kakatiya rulers left behind a lot of impressive monuments including a fortress, four huge gateways, Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva. After the defeat of the Kakatiya rulers, Warangal came under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate for fifty years. Later, it became a part of Bahmani Sultanate and finally the Sultanate of Golconda. Aurangzeb- the Mughal emperor, conquered Golconda in 1687 and Warangal stayed under the Mughal empire till 1721, after which it became a part of Hyderabad. Very recently, after the Telangana movement, Telangana came into being on 2nd June 2014 and Warangal became the second largest state after Hyderabad.

Restaurants and Local Food in Warangal

The food in Warangal is characteristically spicy and the menu of this town offers one both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. The local specialties of the area are Laskora Unda, Hyderabadi Biryani, Jalebis, Pickles, Gram powder vegetables and more. A number of places here also serve North-Indian and South-Indian cuisines.
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Suggested Itinerary for Warangal

Day 1: Arrive in Warangal, visit the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda. Have a sumptuous lunch at Geeta Bhavan. Proceed to the Warangal Fort. Stroll the gardens of Ekashila Children’s Park and watch the Laser Show held in the fort premises.

Day 2: Visit the Ramappa Temple in the morning. Then, move to Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, spend some time with nature. You can visit some local markets in the evening before returning to buy souvenirs for yourself.

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How to Reach Warangal

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The best way to reach warangal is via the train as it has many connecting junctions. You could also catch a flight from Hyderabad.

How to reach Warangal by flight

The nearest airport is the Hyderabad Airport. From there, you can take a train, bus, cab or car to Warangal.

How to reach Warangal by road

Buses are available from most nearby cities and towns to Warangal.

How to reach Warangal by train

Warangal can be reached most conveniently by train. The Warangal station connects Warangal to most nearby towns and cities.

Local transport in Warangal

Hourly buses and taxis are available. Buses are the cheapest mode however.

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Who should visit Warangal?

Warangal is a great place for history and architecture lovers.

What are the places near Warangal?

The top places near to Warangal are Hyderabad which is 135 km from Warangal, Papi kondalu which is located 141 km from Warangal, Bhadrachalam which is located 143 km from Warangal, Nalgonda which is located 99 km from Warangal, Khammam which is located 117 km from Warangal

What are the things to do in Warangal?

The top things to do in Warangal are Pakhal Lake, Thousand Pillar Temple, Ramappa Temple, Warangal Fort, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadrakali Temple. You can see all the places to visit in Warangal here

What is the best way to reach Warangal?

The best way to reach warangal is via the train as it has many connecting junctions. You could also catch a flight from Hyderabad.
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What is the best time to visit Warangal?

Warangal district hosts the Sammakka-Sarakka Jatra or congregation festival . It is a biannual fair in which approximately 5 million people participate. Best time to visit is from September to April.
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What is not so good about Warangal?

Difficult to reach.

What is famous about Warangal?

Great architectural and historic monuments.

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Sravya Vemuri

on Thousand Pillar Temple 6 years ago

This place is usually crowded with thousands of tourists throughout the year. It is better to go to this temple in the evenings. Warangal, being a hot dry place, will not bode well for outsiders. You (Read More) can enjoy the temple architecture only when you go at a time when you feel comfortable. The temple is less distant from the nearby hotels and the distance is walk able. The parking is offered and it is not for free. However, it is crowded most of the time. This place is just three hours away from Hyderabad, if the travel is through a car.

MD Shafi

on Ramappa Temple 4 years ago

Worst management by Government body there nd local people with un lawful permission by grampanchayat letter blocking road for parking fee for broken road passage all places in surrounding in critical (Read More) stage Don't go there near lake side no one is even allowed to go near by also Then repair first maintain at least basic facilities then reopen it What on earth is the Mulugu District IAS nd other officers doing

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