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Warangal
Just
about 157 kms from Hyderabad, lies the legendary city of Warangal, which has found
its way into Marco Polo's travel diaries! Come, explore a plethora of lakes, temples
and wildlife. Getting There
Air:
The nearest airports are Hyderabad and Vijayawada, about 157 kms and 249 kms respectively. Rail:
Warangal has a railhead that is well connected to every city in the country. Bus:
Warangal is connected by state buses from hyderabad, Vijayawada, Karimnagar, Khammam,
etc. Local Transport
Buses,
taxis, autorickshaws and cyclerickshows are available. Star
Hotels in Warangal - Hotel
Ashoka, Hanamakonda. Ph: 78491.
- Hotel
Ratna, Warangal. pH: 60645.
- Hotel
Shankar, Hanamakonda. pH: 79196.
Other
Hotels - Vijaya Lodge, Warangal.
- Maheshwara
Lodge, Warangal.
- Broadway Lodge,
Hanamakonda. pH: 77847.
- Radhika Lodge,
Hanamakonda. pH: 77532.
What
to See in Warangal Bhadrakali
temple, Musical Garden, Padmakshi Temple, Ghanpur temples and Eturnagaram Sanctuary. Places
to see En Route to Warangal from Hyderabad - Yadagirigutta,
59 kms (Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple).
- Kolanupaka,
80 kms. (Jain Mandir, Archaeology Museum, Sri Veeranarayana Temple, Someswara
temple).
Places
to See in and around Warangal Thousand
Pillar Temple 
Catch
a glimpse of the finest specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Built
by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in Chalukyan style, the temple with three shrines is
dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. One thousand richly carved pillars, perforated
screens, exquisite icons, rock cut elephants and the monolithic black basalt Nandi
will take you back down the ages!
Ramappa
Temple 
The
medieval Deccan Ramappa Temple dating back to 1213 AD, is the right choice for
architecture lovers. It documents the glory and grandeur of the Kakatiya Kingdom.
Rich, intricate sculpture on walls, pillars, brackets and ceilings will captivate
you! The picturesque Ramappa Lake close by, is another blessing. Distance:
74 kms from Warangal. Getting There
State
buses and taxis from Warangal and Hyderabad. Accommodation
Tourist
Guest House and cottages on the bank of Ramappa Lake.
Pakhal Listen
to the call of the wild! Around the tranquil manmade Pakhal Lake, discover a wildlife
sanctuary stretching across 860 sq kms. Dense forests, the sounds of the tiger,
leopard, bear, hyena, deer... what more could you ask for? The best season to
visit Pakhal is between October and March. Distance:
50 kms from Warangal. Getting There
State
buses, taxis from Warangal and Hyderabad. Accommodation
Sarovihar
Tourist Rest House and Forest Guest House.
Warangal
Fort 
Enter
the impressive Warangal Fort through four huge Sanchi-type gateways. The Warangal
Fort was built in the 13th century by a Kakatiya King - Ganapathi Deva and his
daughter, Rani Rudrama. You will spot exquisite pieces of sculpture too. Sheet
Metal Art Pembarthi sheet metal
art flourished during the reign of the Kakatiyas. Now it finds expression in articles
used for home decoration - pandas (boxes for carrying betal nut), Ithar pots (scent
containers), etc.
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