Important Places in and around Warangal

  • Warangal Fort built by Kakatiyas is about 10 km from the Bhadrakali Temple. Inside the fort is the Swayambhu Temple of Lord Shiva. An Inscription near the temple dates back to 1163AD.
  • Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda, is one of the oldest Shiva Temples in India built by King Rudra Deva of Kakatiya dynasty in 1163 AD.
  • Ramappa Lake and Temple in Palampet village is about 70 km from Warangal. The Ramalingeswara temple, popularly called Ramappa Temple, built by Kakatiyas dates back to 1213 AD. A popular belief is that the bricks from the Ramappa temple float in water.
  • Pakhal Lake is built by Kakatiyas during Ganapathi Deva’s reign is about 50 km from Warangal. The lake is surrounded by a reserve forest (900 km2. area) is home to the Tiger, Leopard, Panther and Sambhar. Besides a large number of migratory birds arrive in winter at the lake, making it the best season to visit the sanctuary. This place is a good picnic spot and can be reached in 1 hour from Warangal by road.
  • Laknavaram Lake is about 70 km from Warangal. This lake spreads around 10,000 acres and has about 13 small islands which are scattered amidst the lush green jungles and make the place blissfully serene. A hanging bridge connecting the 3 islands is built recently and the place has become a major tourist destination in this area.

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