Location : Andhra
Pradesh
Attractions Around : Ramappa Temple, Warangal Fort
Best time to Visit : October to March
About the Thousand Pillar Temple
A quite drive of about 3 hours from the capital of Andhra Pradesh,
Hyderabad, takes you 157 Km away to the ancient city of Warangal. The
erstwhile Kakatiya capital of the 11th and 12th century is known for its
shimmering lakes, beautiful temples and magnificent wildlife. The Kakatiya's
ruled the city for over 200 years, decorating its interiors with some of the
very best architectural splendors.
The most famous of the structures is the thousand pillar temple, built in
1163 AD by king Rudra Dev. Built according to typical Chalukyan style of
architecture, the thousand pillar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu
and Surya. One thousand ornately carved pillars adorn the temple complex
while a huge granite statue of Nandi, the bull is placed at the entrance.
Neatly carved rock elephants built on either side greet the visitors at the
temple entrance.
Attractions Around Warangal
Ramappa Temple
Situated 74 Km from Warangal, the medieval Ramappa Temple was build by the
Kakatiya kings during the 13th century. The beautiful architecture and rich
intricately carved walls, roof, pillars and sculptures display the artistic
prowess of the Kakatiya rulers. The picture perfect Ramappa Lake is situated
nearby. The place can be easily accessed by local buses and taxis while
accommodation is available in the form of tourist guest houses and cottages
located on the banks of the Ramappa Lake.
Pakhal
The Pakhal wildlife sanctuary, situated 50 km from Warangal is spread over
an area of 860 sq. km. The area houses a rich collection of flora and fauna
including the king of the jungle tiger, leopard, bear, hyena, deer etc.
Accommodation is available at the Sarovihar Tourist Rest House and Forest
Guest House.
Warangal Fort
The impressive Warangal Fort, built during the 13th century by Kakatiya
king Ganapathi Dev and his daughter Rani Rudrama, is situated in the heart
of Warangal city. The fort is a popular tourist spot because of its unique
architecture.
Stay At
Warangal being an important tourist and pilgrimage centre boasts of quality
accommodation facilities ranging from luxury to budget hotels. Some of the
good accommodation options around the city include the Surya Hotel (located
close to bus and railway station), Punnami Hotel (Opp. REC, Kazipet), Hotel
Ratna, Hotel Shankar, Vijaya Lodge, Maheshwara Lodge, Broadway Lodge and
Radhika Lodge. We can book you a quality hotel at Warangal according to your
budget and needs. Contact Us Now!
Getting There
By Air : The domestic airport situated at Hyderabad is
the nearest and most convenient air connection with the rest of the country.
Indian Airlines connects Hyderabad with Delhi and other major cities of
India. For more information on flight schedule and timings refer to the
official website of Indian Airlines http://indian-airlines.nic.in/
By Rail : Warangal has its own railway station which
connects it to major Indian cities. Important daily trains between Delhi and
Warangal are the G T Exp., Tamil Nadu Exp., Kerala Exp. and Dakshin Exp. For
train timings and online bookings, refer to the official site of Indian
Railways http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
By Road : Andhra Pradesh State transport corporation
operates regular buses for Warangal from all the major neighbouring cities
including Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Karimnagar and Khammam. Private taxis can
also be hired, available from various locations around the city.
Local Transport : The easily available and primary means
of transport to move around inside the city include Buses, Taxis,
auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws.
Distance from Major Cities
- Bangalore : 702 Km
- Chennai : 665 Km
- Nagpur : 450 Km
- Hyderabad : 140 Km
- Vijaywada : 237 Km
- Vishakhapatnam : 510 Km
