Warangal is the Indian tourist place comes in Andhra
Pradesh State. The only distance of 148 km from state capital Hyderabad allows
visitors to reach the spot easily. Warangal municipal area is the group of 3
different cities such as Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamakonda. Average population of
Warangal is 0.9 million adding the small cities Kazipet and Hanamakonda.
Warangal actually comes under Telangana District of AP (Andhra
Pradesh). The city is renowned because of temples and recently constructed tourist
places. Climate of city is dry and hot so attaining to Warangal in summer could
be difficult period for visitors. March to May is the period when travelers
should rarely plan for this place as the temperature in day goes to
approximately 42 °C which is really high. Warangal is best spot in monsoon and rains
start in June till September. The dry winter with mild cold is best period to
reach Warangal. This description means people can attain to spot from November to
February which is finest period.
Tourist Areas in Warangal:
Warangal Fort: the castle built at some point of Kaktiya ruling
period. This citadel was constructed in 13th century. The 4 huge
gateways constructed in Sanchi style are best thing to watch of fort. The gate of
Fort is top instance of South Indian structural design.
Bhadrakali Temple: Warangal is popular religious destination
of India having south Indian style shrines at many locations of the city. The Bhadrakali
Shrine is one constructed in 8th century by Kakatiya Empire. However,
temple is still strong and can live more years. This holy place enshrines the deity
Maha Kali who is the mother divinity in Hindu myths.
Padmakshi Temple: next religious spot of Warangal is Padmakshi
temple which was built in 12th century. This delightful shrine is of
Goddess Padmakshi who is the important deity in Warangal. The superb pillar of
temple is recognized as Annakonda Pillar made of black stone.
Ramappa Temple: another temple where voyagers can visit
is Ramappa Temple. The shrine was constructed in South India Style during Kaktiya
Empire. This grand old temple is from 12th century devoted to God Shiva.
On Maha Shivratri the temple is beautifully decorated and kertan is done whole
day.
Siddeshwara Temple: Warangal is full of temples and Siddheshwara
is one more shrine where travelers can take blessings of Lord Shiva. This old
shrine is situated close to Hanamkonda. Structural design of shrine is marvelous
alike architectural design of Chalukyan style. Decoration and complexly carved
pillars is special thing to watch in shrine.
Sri Veeranarayana Temple: this Temple was built in 1104. The
shrine is positioned at Kolanupaka which is beautiful city of Warangal region. Shri
Veeranarayana is the incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu and devotees have huge
faith in Lord Vishnu in Warangal.
Thousand Pillared Shrine: wonder holy place for visitors is
Thousand Pillar Shrine. This place of worship is positioned at Hanumakonda hill.
Construction year was around 1163 AD and founder was Ruler Rudra Dev from Kakatiya
Empire. 1000 pillars of temple are main attraction for voyagers.
Kakatiya Musical Garden: people love music in garden can
visit the regal musical garden of Warangal. The park is situated close to Bhadrakali
Shrine spread in around 15+ acres area. Visual look of musical fountain cannot
be described in words so visitors have to attain the spot to enjoy fountain on
music. Colorful garden is also the key attraction of park.
Kakatiya Rock Garden: The best park of Warangal is
amazingly constructed to draw attention of voyagers. Visiting rock garden will
relax the visitors and remove their tiredness of city visit. Local people are reaching
the spot in huge quantity especially on weekends. Park is positioned close to Fort
temple so reaching there will open the gate of other tourist spots of Warangal.
Pakhal Lake: this manmade lake is major attraction for
nature lovers. The pond is constructed by doing small partition of Krishna
River flowing from outer area of Warangal town. Experts say Pakhal Lake is constructed
in 1213 AD by rulers of Kakatiya Empire.
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary: EWS (Eturnagaram Wildlife
Sanctuary) is also known as EFWR (Eturnagaram forest wildlife refuge). The park
is situated close to Warangal town allow voyagers to watch wild animals such as
tiger, wolf, spotted dear and many more.
Attaining to Warangal:
By Air: going through history the Mamnoor village airport
was the biggest airport of India till 1947. It was constructed by Nizams of Hyderabad,
though it was used for charted and air force plans only. The airport is
situated on the outskirts and no more in use for flights. However, charted
plains are still flying from this port. Today the closest international airport
for Warangal is RGIA (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport) situated at Hyderabad which is just 160 kms distance from city.
By Rail: Warangal Railway Station is big station linked
through many big cities of India. The south central railway is managing trains
for Warangal from various north and other areas of India. Kazipet Junction is
next huge railway station located at only distance of 13 kms. Trains from Hyderabad, Delhi, Vijayawada, Chennai, and Kolkata are available in large quantity for Warangal. However, many other cities are also having crossing trains to reach Warangal.
By Road: NH 202 is under construction which connects the
capital city Hyderabad to Bhopalapatnam City in Chhattisgarh. The half portion
of highway is contracted which passes Warangal City. The another key bus
stations of Warangal is Hanamakonda. Deluxe buses coming from long distance are
attaining both bus stations. Luxury buses are available from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Tirupathi, Hubli, Anantapur, and Belgaum. The cities offering bus service for Warangal are Vijayawada, Jangaon, Cherial, Kodad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar,
Adilabad, Palampet, Suryapet, Jagtial, Narsampet, Mahabubabad, Parkal, Bhadrachalam,
Khammam and Basar.