Best Places to Visit in Warangal – Forts, Temples & Natural Attractions

1. Warangal Fort

purposes only. The Warangal fort built in the twelfth century century by the king Ganapati Deva whose daughter was under her stewardship named Rudramma bears great historical value in the old capital. Warangal was capital during the Kakatiya period as well as the kingdom of the Musunuri Kamma Nayaka. Tourists are able to tour this great Fort which is not far from Hanamkonda. However, the remnants of the castle are lavishly dubbed ‘Kakatiya Kala Thoranam’ famous, and are the major entrance into the fort symbolizing the former grandeur of the times. There is a wonderful stone statue of Nandi in the Mandapa at the Fort grounds. To leave behind the ruins of this is a memorable experience even for visitors of Warangal.

2. Samakka Saralamma Jataka festival: Witness The Grandeur

The festival of Sammakka Saralamma Jataka is held in four days, each year, between January and February. This event is way up there in the world of all other community gatherings in terms of population. This festival’s grandeur and the number of people attending it trumps that of the colossal Kumbh Mela. Six million tribal people converge at Medaram village and at its adjoining Jampanna Vagu rivulet each year to celebrate this festival. Trekkers from all over the world gather in this very event to witness the annual memorial of a brave battle between a mother and daughter and the unfair ruler of the Kakatiya descent.

3. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary: Trek Through The Wildlife

Warangal is a place where visitors can unwind and they can relax themselves in the peaceful calmness that is all embraced by its lush greenery. Walking or undertaking jeep safari in Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the oldest sanctuary of the state, provides an amazing opportunity of gazing at a great variety of wildlife of the region. The tribal people who live in the heart of the sanctuary exhibit a great regard for coexisting with their environment. A less known jewel, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, is a home to various animals such as sloth bears, chinkara deer, panthers, tigers, giant squirrels and also a wide variety of… Loiter into the tranquility by exploring through its greens or go for jeep tour to its center and enjoy the natural wonder.

4. Thousand Pillar Temple: Connect With Spirituality

In the extended Warangal Fort, Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, and Ramappa temple complex at Hanamkonda, Telangana, lies the Thousand Pillar Temple. Located in the embrace of the Hanamkonda hills it was constructed by Kakatiya King Rudra deva. Thousand pillar temple is also the other name for the Rudreshwara Swamy Temple. This place is a massive Hindu temple for Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Surya. The architectural jewel is on the UNESCO register as a tentative place to become a World Heritage site.

5. Warangal Market: A Wide Range Of Choice For Shopping

Warangal is known for handicrafts, handlooms and traditional crafts. Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium, Subedari, DWCRA Bazaar and Hanumakonda are famous shopping hubs that the tourists visit to shop for traditional crafts. Brassware, Khadi fabrics, dhurries and scroll paintings cannot be missed. Khadi products are famous at Hanumakonda while Subedari is the market for printed Khadi dress materials. Kothawada is famous with its traditional handmade dhurries, and Cherial has a stock of interesting scroll painting for visitors. At Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium, visitors can discover genuine products of the state handlooms and handicrafts industry – brassware products. You will find a variety of items from dolls, vessels, crockery, furniture pieces, Attar pots, betel nut casing, dishes, etc, paper weights, brass pots, and peacock motif souvenir. For you to experience the vibrant bargaining immersion go to DWCRA Bazaar shops at Chowrasta, where products varieties are very wide.

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