Popular Tourist Attractions in Warangal

Looking out the right place to start your trip from in this huge and big city is difficult. Better is to begin your trip from the Warangal Fort which is just next to railway station. Major tourist attractions in Warangal are as follows.

Warangal Fort
This fort lies at a distance of two kms from the railway station in its dilapidated position. The actual history of the Fort dates back to 13th century and now it is protected under three layers of safety; the mud; the granite and gateways. Amongst the prominent attraction inside the fort is 50 mts high gateway etched out of single rock ands is called as 'gateway of glory'.

Thousand Pillar Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple is the most famous Kakatityan architecture and sculpture brought to shape in 1163 having an amalgamation of Chalyukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined architecture. Apart from these the richly and intricately carved pillars of these temples are worth noting. The basalt carved Nandi (Shiva's Bull) is an attention stealer.

BhadraKali Temple
The Bhadra Kali Temple is located on the hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal and is heralded for giant size statue of Goddess Kali.

Siddeshwara Temple
An outstanding temple attraction, the Siddeshwara Temple was built in 3rd century and has its entrance towards the east.

Jain Temple
It counts to be oldest Sanctum in Warangal built 2000 years back and happens to be the most visited place of worship for Jains. The entire temple is decked with Tithankara Images with a unique and awesome 5 ft high image of Mahavira carved in a single unit of jade.

Khush Mahal
Khush Mahal silent tribute to the chivalrous and culturally rich past built by Shitabh Khan. The fort lies close to the Warangal Fort harboring idols found from the near by excavated areas.

Popular Shopping Centres In Warangal

Warangal is famous for hand woven carpets and clothe paintings and small time items too. To fetch for the specialized here follow the list below.

Khadi Gramodyog Bhandar : Subedari, Hanamkonda (Khadi items)
Lepakshi Handicrafts : Podduturi Complex
Hanamkonda : (Brass materials, gifts items)
Warangal Dharries : Kothawada in Warangal
Pembarthy Brass Material : Near Jangoan in Warangal District
Cheriyal Scroll Paintings : at cherial 30 kms Jangoan in the Warangal District
DWCRA Bazar : Chowrasta Hanamkonda

Eating Out/ Restaurants in Warangal

After a hot and happening day you can savour excellent Hyderabad cuisines at Warangal's eating outlets. And Warangal has loads of it. Check out Kazipet, Hanamkonda, REC for fast food centers, bars and restaurants at Warangal.

Bar & Restaurant
Punnami A.P. Tourism Hotel, Hotel Ashoka, Hotel Ratna Waranagal

Fast Food Joints
Akshay Tiffins Centre, Spring Fields Fast Food Centre, Kalinga Dhaba, Kanishka Fast Food Centre

How to Reach Warangal (Air/Rail/Road)

Being an important destination and excursion in Andhra Pradesh, Warangal is an important railway destination connecting to the city to all major parts of India. Warangal also has an excellent network of roads connected with Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. Reaching to Warangal by air is only possible by Hyderabad Airport, as it is the nearest airport.

Warangal Hotel Information

Though the city of Warangal does not offer you world-class deluxe and luxury hotels, it does give you quite a few options of decent stay during your tour. Considering the tourism potential of the region, many new hotels are also coming up. You can choose to stay at private hotels, government guesthouses, tourist lodges and economy hotels. Preferred hotels in Warangal are as follows.
» Hotel Ashoka
» Hotel Ratna
» Hotel Shankar
» Vijaya Lodge
» Maheshwara Lodge
» Broadway Lodge
» Radhika Lodge