Planning a long weekend trip or a day trip to Warangal? Warangal is one of the most important cities of Telangana and is a jewel that holds many must-see places for travellers of all kinds —nature lovers, adventurers, spirituals and historical buffs. If you love long drives, it's roughly three and a half hours away from Hyderabad, roughly 150 km. It's a city you can visit all year long, any season, making it perfect for a spontaneous trip. Here are the top things to do in Warangal.
Top Things To Do In Warangal That Makes For The Perfect Itinerary
Overview
Thousand Pillar Temple
One of the top places to visit in Warangal is the Thousand Pillar Temple. As the name suggests, there are a thousand pillars supporting the structure. This ancient temple is constructed in a star shape, making it an architectural marvel. Hundreds of devotees visit this temple every day to pay their respects to the three shrines.
Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM
Entry Fee: Free
Warangal Fort
If you want to explore the historical side of Warangal, you must visit the Warangal Fort. In fact, it’s a prominent landmark for the whole state of Telangana. Spread across a 19 km stretch between Warangal and Hanamkonda, the fort has been upholding ancient stories since the 12th century. When you’re there, check out the ornamental gates that make up the current official emblem of Telangana and the remains of the Kakatiya Dynasty.
Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM
Entry Fee: INR 15
Pakhal Lake
The beautiful Pakhal Lake is a must-visit place! It’s located roughly 50 km away from the city of Warangal city and takes up 30 sq km with its beauty. It’s quiet and peaceful and is a perfect storybook scenery with birds chirping in the background. Historically, this was man-made during the Kakatiya Dynasty to help the farmlands surrounding it. Next to it, there’s also the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, which sustains several species of flora and fauna.
Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
Ramappa Temple
Once the heart of the ancient Kakatiya Dynasty, Ramappa Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been dedicated to Lord Shiva for over 40 years now. The temple has stood the test of time and boasts detailed carvings that tell stories of the yesteryear. It's located approximately 77 km from the main city, but being a top attraction, finding public transport will not be difficult. Plus, if possible we'd suggest visiting on a weekday as the weekend can get quite busy.
Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is for sure one of the best places to visit in Warangal. 110 km away from the city centre, it’s a huge sanctuary that not just houses animals but also has the Dayyam Vagu River flowing through. It’s green all over, and you can spot tigers, spotted deer, wolves, panthers, black bucks, giant squirrels, jackals and antelopes. What makes it even better? This place is one of the rarest ecoregions in the world. The 806 sq km is covered with rising and falling plains and dense forest. It’s also home to Sammakka Sarakka Jathra, Asia’s largest tribal jahtra.
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Entry Fee: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for kids
Bhadrakali Temple
This temple is a must-visit place in Warangal as it holds the wonders of Hindu Cosmic Mythology, dating back to 625 AD. If that’s not awesome enough, you can also see beautiful rock formations and sit by the lake to take in the positivity. The cool breeze that’s constant all 365 days adds to the allure of this temple, inviting hundreds of travellers to unwind after sightseeing.
Timings: 5:30 AM to 1 PM, 3 PM to 8 PM
Entry Fee: Free
