Places to Visit in Warangal

Pakhal Lake happens to be a man-made lake in the city of Warangal which is located at a distance of 50 km from the city centre. The lake is estimated to spread over an area of 30 sq. km in the middle of lush greenery and hills.

The lake forms a picturesque surreal environment with a wildlife sanctuary close to its shore. The cheeping of birds mixed with revitalizing breeze and serenity makes it a preferred spot for excursion tours and one of the most loved tourist places at Warangal to visit.

Location: Pakhal Lake is located in the Warangal district of Telangana.

Price: There is no official entry fee for visiting this place of tourist attraction in the district of Warangal.

Timing: The lake is open to the public from 6:00 am in the morning to 6:00 pm in the evening.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit the Pakhal Lake is in the winter season. This is the time when the lake looks mesmerizing with lush greenery all around.

The thousand-pillar temple is located in the small town of the Indian state of Telangana and is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Warangal. The temple has more than 1000 pillars in its premises and they happen to be the centre of attraction of the temple forming a practical wall.

The temple is constructed in a star-shaped architecture, which welcomes more than 1000 devotees every day. The temple has a huge monolith Nandi that is made up of black basalt stone.

There are three shrines located inside the temple and are together known as Trikootalayam. Check out the Warangal places to see in the course of a trip to Telangana.

Location: Thousand Pillar Temple is located at Warangal-Hyderabad, Rd, Brahmanawada, Hanamkonda, Telangana.

Price: There is no need for paying any entry fee for visiting this place.

Timing: The thousand pillar temple opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM.

Best Time to Visit: This place can be visited all over the year. You can plan for coming to this place with your loved ones any time of the year and take away memories worth cherishing.

Warangal Fort happens to be one of the prominent landmarks and is one of the most visited tourist places at Warangal. As per the beliefs of the local people, the city was built on a single rock in the medieval era.

The fort is situated at a distance of 19 km from Warangal and Hanamkonda. This structure is a 12th-century construction and happens to be a place often visited by enthusiastic tourists and history buffs to witness the intricate designs of those times.

Location: The Warangal Fort is located at Mathwada, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: Indians: INR 15

Foreigners: INR 200

Video camera: INR 25

Timing: The Warangal fort opens from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Best Time to Visit: Tourists visit Warangal fort all over the year. If you want to explore the true colours of this place, you can come over in the course of the winter season.

Goddess Bhadrakali happens to be one of the 10 great manifestations of the Hindu mythology and also gets a good position among all other Warangal places to see. The temple at Warangal is dedicated to the god of rage who happens to be the protector of good over evil.

The temple was constructed in the 625 AD in the period when the Chalukyan kings happened to reign. The best part of the temple that attracts tourists from all over the country is its amazing architecture and picturesque surroundings.

The presence of the lake truly creates an undeniable sacred serenity about the place, where tourists can feel the soft moving breeze and choose to go boating in the calm waters of the lake.

Location: The Bhadrakali Temple is located in the Thadakamalla Village, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: There is no need for paying any entry fee for visiting this temple.

Timing: 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Best Time to Visit: This temple is open for visitors all over the year. You can come over to this temple anytime with your loved ones.

The Kakatiya musical garden happens to be one of its kind gardens and one of the best places to visit in Warangal. It is situated close to the Bhadrakali temple.The massive garden is spread over an area of 15 acres.

You will also find a mammoth rock and an artificial waterfall in the background of the Kakatiya musical garden. The authorities have also constructed a man-made lake for facilitating leisurely activities like boating. Every evening at the garden is marked by an amazing light and sound arrangement.

Location: Kakatiya musical garden is located near MGM, Thadakamalla Village, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: There is no need for paying any entry fee.

Timing: 9:00 AM - 20:00 PM

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit this place is after the rainy season and all through the winter season.

Padmakshi temple, located in the Warangal district of Telangana, happens to be a construction that dates back to the 12th century. The centre of attraction in the temple is the pillar known as the Anaconda Pillar, which happens to be a quadrangular pillar at the entrance of the temple.

Location: Padmakshi temple is located at the Padmakshi Temple Road, Sri Ram Colony, Meerpet, Hanamkonda, Telangana.

Price: No entry fee.

Timing: Padmakshi temple opens from 6:00 AM in the morning to 6:00PM in the evening.

Best Time to Visit: This place can be visited all over the year.

Kakatiya Kala Thoraman happens to be a historical arch in the Indian state of Telangana whose architecture is highly inspired by the Kakatiya dynasty. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam carries the emblem for the state of Telangana and is also considered to be one of the loved places to visit in Warangal.

It is believed to be built in the 12th century and at the present time, it has found a place in the tentative list of the UNESCO world heritage site. The gate was the part of the Swayambhusiva temple in the times gone by and was destroyed by the Muslim invader names as Ulugh Khan in the year 1323.

Location: The kakatiya Kala thoranam was located inside the Warangal fort.

Price: There is no need for paying any entry fee.

Timing: Not Available

Best Time to Visit: You can come over to this place all over the year and get fascinated by the intricate artworks and designs.

The zoological park was conceptualized by the district administration of Warangal in order to protect the sanctity of nature in the year 1985. It serves as a place for both education and entertainment.

It was converted to a national zoological park in the year 2013 after the orders from the central zoo authority in the year 2010. It is also considered to be one of the best places to visit in Warangal for school trips.

Location: The Kakatiya zoological park is located at Hunter Rd, Meerpet, Hanamkonda, Telangana.

Price: INR 30 for Adults
INR 20 for Children
INR 10 for the Photographers
INR 10 for Normal Cameras

Timing: 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Best Time to Visit: The kakatiya zoological park is at its best in the winter season starting from October to March.

The Warangal Museum, located inside the musical garden premises in Warangal is operated and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The museum has a wide range of collections from the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sculptures.

The exhibits in the museum makes it one of the best places to visit in Warangal for educational school tours.  The notable pieces in the museum are the large Nandi, Marble Buddha and Chamunda, and other Saivite Sculptures.

Location: Warangal Museum is located at Thadakamalla Village, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: INR 3 for all individuals.

Timing: 10 AM – 5 PM

Best Time to Visit: Tourists can visit the Warangal museum all over the year.

Ramappa Temple is a magnificent structure located 77 km away from the city of Warangal. It is situated at the centre of Kakatiya Dynasty’s ancient capital.It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed to have been constructed over a period of 40 years by General Recherla Rudra under the rule of Ganapati Deva, a Kakatiya Ruler. It gets a touch of the Kakatiya architectural design and you will fall in love with the wonderful appearance of the place.

Location: Ramappa Temple is located at Palampet, Telangana.

Price: No entry fee

Timing: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Best Time to Visit: Ramappa Temple can be visited all over the year. Tourists come in all seasons to seek the blessings of the deities

Govinda Rajula Gutta is a holy place that is considered one of the most loved places for Hindu followers. This popular tourist location also has a temple dedicated to Lord Ram at the top of the hillock.

Tourists need to climb almost 1000 steps to reach the top of the hill and visit the temple. If you are coming to this place, you should make sure that you take utmost care at the time of climbing the stairs as they are very risky to manoeuvre.

Location: Govinda Rajula Gutta temple is located at 10-3-95, Girmajipet Rd, Girmajipet, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: No entry fee

Timing: Not available

Best Time to Visit: This place is best to be visited in the course of the winter season.

The Bhadra Kali lake presents a mesmerizing beauty to the visitors. The lake was built by Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya Dynasty near the famous Bhadrakali Temple. This massive lake is spread over an area of 10000 acres. The surreal atmosphere and scenic backdrop entices tourists to come over to the lake and get indulged in various activities like boating.

Location: Bhadrakali Lake is located in the Warangal district of Telangana.

Price: No entry fee

Timing: Not available

Best Time to Visit: The lake can be visited all through the year.

Kush Mahal happens to be yet another must-visit place in Warangal that is known for its amazing grandeur that dates back to ancient times. This Mahal was built within the premises of the Warangal fort in the 16th century during the rule of the Tughlaq dynasty.You would find high arches and intricate islamic design elements on the walls.

Location: The Kush Mahal is located at Warangal Fort, Kila Warangal, Mathwada, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: INR15 per person for Indians
INR 200 per person for Foreign Tourists
INR 25 for Video Camera

Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM.

Best Time to Visit: There is no best time to visit this place as it hosts tourists coming from all over the country in every single season of the year.

Ekshila Lake and Children Gardens Warangal hosts zillions of visitors every single day and is a navigable lake in which you can try out boating as well as swimming. Besides the lake, you will find a park, which happens to be an ideal location for kids to have fun and rejoice. Check out these places in Warangal with your loved ones and take home great memoirs to reminisce later.

Location: Ekashila Lake and Children garden are located near Warangal Fort, Marathwada, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: Children Garden: INR 10
Lake: INR 15

Timing: 9 am–7 pm

Best Time to Visit: Tourists come over to these locations all over the year. They are at their best in all seasons of the year.

Iskcon temple in Warangal was set up to primarily propagate the teachings of Bhagwat Geeta and to inculcate the consciousness of Lord Krishna in a larger population of the place. The temple is known to offer a tranquil atmosphere to the tourists in which they can soak in to learn about the divine powers of the deity.

It is one of the must-visit places in Warangal as the temple is decorated with intricate artworks symbolising various happenings in the Hindu Mythology. The temple is setup in a surreal environment that is calm and lets one be peaceful and move in the direction of divinity.

Location: The ISKCON temple in Warangal is located at the Mulugu Road.

Price: No entry fee

Timing: 6:00 - 1:00 PM and 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Best Time to Visit: The ISKCON temple in Warangal can be visited all over the year.

Kotilingala Temple happens to be a Hindu journey site  in the Jagtial region of Warangal, situated on the banks of the Godavari river. The temple is mainly a shiva sanctuary and as per the archaeological revelations, once upon a time a flourishing township was instituted in this place.

Shri Padisala Veera Bhadraiah Garu had built this place of worship and now it has been acknowledged as one of the most loved places in Warangal to be visited in the course of the trip.

Location: KotiLingala Temple is located at Keerthi Nagar Colony, Keerthi Colony, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: No entry fee.

Timing: 7 AM - 12 PM and 5 PM - 8 PM

Best Time to Visit: KotiLingala temple can be visited all over the year as there is no best time to come over to this place.

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, where the main deities are Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is a significant place of worship for both Shaktism and Shaivism followers. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and one of the 18th Shakti Peethas of Goddess Parvati.

Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mallikarjuna and his wife is revered here as Bhramaramba. The best part of this temple is its magnificent architecture and structural design.

Location: The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is located in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh.

Price: There is no entry fee for visiting this place of worship.

Timing:  The temple opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 1 PM. It again opens from 3 PM and closes at 7 PM.

Best Time to Visit: You can come over to this all over the year with your loved ones and seek blessings from the lord.

Pothana Vignana Peetam was set up in Tadkamalla in order to promote art and literature of the Pothana Legacy. The museum is dedicated to one of the famous poets of that time Saint Bammera Pothana. The museum has several artefacts of the bygone times as well as some famous literary works.

Location: Pothana Vignana Peetam is located at Pothana Road, Thadakamalla Village, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: Not available

Timing: Not available

Best Time to Visit: There is no best time to visit the Pothana Vignana Peetam. It can be visited all over the year.

Regional  Science Center Warangal happens to be the focal point of infotainment to the students and tourists coming from all areas of the state. The Science Centre is located on top of a hill on the hunter road, which is about 6 km from the city centre of Warangal.

The science centre is spread over an area of 15 acres and it happens to be a central location for three towns Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda.

Location: Regional Science Center Warangal is located at Vana Vigyan Kendra, (Zoo Park), Hunter Road, Warangal, Telangana.

Price: 10 per person for General Public
5 per person for Children

Timing: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Best Time to Visit: The best time to come over to the Regional Science centre in Warangal would be in the winter season starting from the month of October and extending till the month of February. The weather conditions in the course of this period remain pleasant and it is best for tourism.

Sri Vidya Saraswathi Shani Temple, dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shani. The temple was constructed by a scholar who happens to be in the field of astrology and is also an ardent devotee of the Goddess.

It is widely held for its victory pillar that has the sculptures of Lord Rama inscribed in it along with an inscription of Goddess Sita, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Lakshman.

Location: 1-6-15, Gaddi anagram, Warangal, Telangana

Price: No entry fee

Timing: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Best Time to Visit: This temple can be visited all over the year. You can come over with your loved ones to this place and seek blessings of the deities.