Warangal Tour Packages | Warangal Tourist Attractions

This city has a glorious past. It once served as a capital of the Yadava King of Kakatiyas.

Warangal history can be traced to the pre-Buddhist period, when Warangal was famous by the name of “Orugallu”.

Chineses scholar Hieun-Tsang described the kingdom as “Danakakitya”. We find mentions of the city in Marco Polo’s description about India.

This city is popular for its architectural sites, wildlife sanctuary, natural beauty and ancient Hindu temples. Timber industry is a source of income of Warangal people. Private as well as Public sector companies are involved in this industry.

The ancient name of Warangal was known to be Orugallu or Omtikonda on account of huge boulder

Like hillock situated near the swayambhu Siva Temple and is also called "EKASILANAGARAM". In course of time, it was called as "Orugallu", and finally known as Warangal.

Warangal has many places, which attracts tourists in large number. It finds a reference in the travel diaries of Marco Polo.

Prime Attractions of Warangal

Warangal Fort
Warangal Fort Warangal fort is 12-km from Hanamakonda, which dates back to the 13th century.

The Kakatiya king, Ganapati Deva and his daughter Rudramma built the fort.

Though the main fort has been ravaged over time.

The remains of the four huge stone gateways, similar to those of Sanchi, along with several exquisite pieces of sculpture can still be seen in and around the fort.

Bhadra Kali Temple
Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali.

She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand.

Thousand Pillar Temple
This temple is a fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture.

It was built by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in the style of Chalukyan temples, star shaped and triple shrined.

The 3 shrines are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya.

The temple is famous for its richly carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. T

he black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.

Kolanupaka
Kolanupaka, 80-km from Hyderabad, is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal.

This was the second capital town of Kalyani Chalukyas during the 11th century AD.

During this period the village was a religious centre of Jains, and ranks among other great Jain centres in the south.

It was also a great centre of Shaivism. Literary evidences reveal 'Kolanupaka' as the birthplace of 'Renukacharya' the great 'Vira Saiva' saint.

Believed to be born from the 'Svayambaghu Linga' at this village and absorbed into it after preaching Vira Saivism.

Sri Veeranarayana Temple
The temple is constructed in the Chalukyan style around 1104 AD. The appearance of the temple indicates that it was originally a Jain temple converted into a Vaishnava shrine.
Jain Mandir
The 2,000-year-old Jain temple of Mahaveer is a famous place of worship for Jains in the country. The temple is embellished with beautiful images of Thirthankaras. The 5ft high image of Mahavira is entirely carved of Jade.
Ramappa Temple
Also know as Ramalingeswara temple, this is situated in Palampet village, which is 70-km form Warangal This is a magnificent monument dating back to 1213 AD depicts the glory and richness of the Kakatiya kingdom.
Pakhal LakeA manmade lake completed in 1213 AD by the Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by harnessing a small tributary of the Krishna River. It is located 50-km from Warangal and spreads over an area of 30-sq-km.
Kolanupaka Site MuseumKolanupaka came into prominence when it was made the alternate capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century AD. The State Department of Archaeology and Museums established a sculptural gallery, which exhibits artifacts from the various historical monuments in Kolanupaka.

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