Telangana · 5 destinations & hidden spots
Consecrated in 1924 by British Wesleyan Methodist bishop Rev. Charles Walker Posnett, this magnificent cathedral features a 175-foot central bell tower, stained-glass windows depicting the life of Christ, and acoustic sound galleries.
Erected in the 12th century by Kakatiya monarch Prataparudra as Methuku Durgam ('Citadel of Cooked Rice'), Medak Fort features three concentric rings of walls, the monumental Gaja Dweepa elephant gateway, and an ancient 17th-century brass cannon.
Built between 750 and 973 AD by Vemulawada Chalukyas, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Rajanna) is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in Telangana. Features a holy temple tank (Dharma Gundam) and the traditional ritual of tying an ox (Kode Mokku).
Occupied successively by the Kakatiyas, Bahmanis, Qutb Shahis, and Asaf Jahis, Elgandal Fort sits dramatically on a hillock alongside the Manair River, featuring twin oscillating minarets that vibrate when shaken, palm reservoirs, and rock-hewn steps.
Set atop a hill surrounded by picturesque hills and forests 35 km from Karimnagar, Kondagattu is a centuries-old shrine housing a self-manifested (Swayambhu) two-faced idol of Lord Hanuman, displaying Sri Narasimha and Sri Hanuman on either side.