Warrangal

The "Cultural Hub" of the ancient times, the city of Warrangal in the state of Andhra Pradesh, bears relics of the golden era of the by gone days. Amidst the exquisite landscape of the region, the city boasts of the rich architectural heritage of the Kakatiya rulers . The ancient city of Warrangal reflects the architectural imagination and artistic skills of the South Indian people . The rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty were great patrons of art and architecture which were expressed by constructing many splendid architectural marvels of the ancient period.

The ancient city of Warrangal spells magic for the tourist who are bewitched by the marvelous monuments and giant architectural structures that bears an imprint of the traditional society. The historical city which lies at a distance of 157 kilometers from Hyderabad draws many tourist through out the year.

Some of the notable tourist spots of Warrangal are:

• Thousand Pillar Temple- This splendid architectural monument was erected by the great Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. The exquisitely carved pillars of the temple which is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya is one of the major attraction of the city



• Ramappa Temple- The elegantly designed temple speaks at length about the architectural creativity of the Kakatiya rulers



• Pakhal- Spread over an area of 860 sq. km , the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is a favorite spot for the nature lovers



• Warrangal Fort- One of the marvelous creation of the ancient times, the Warrangal Fort attracts large number of tourist from all over the world

The ancient city of Warrangal is easily accessible by air, railways and roads. Warrangal is a idyllic holiday destination for those who wants experience the grandeur of the olden times and be close to nature.

Last Updated on 19 May 2011