Telangana · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Built by King Rudra Deva, this Trikuta temple features richly carved basalt pillars, perforated stone screen windows, and a monumental 6-foot monolithic Nandi bull carved from highly polished black basalt.
Constructed under General Recharla Rudra, Ramappa Temple is the only temple in India named after its chief sculptor. Built on a 6-foot star-shaped platform, its roof is constructed from porous 'floating bricks' and adorned with slender black basalt dancing figures.
Constructed with massive concentric stone rings, the ruins of the central Swayambhu temple complex contain the magnificent Kakatiya Kala Thoranam gateways, which serve as the official emblem of the Government of Telangana.
Created during the Kakatiya era by damming water between surrounding hillocks, Laknavaram is spread across 10,000 acres of tranquil forested waters. A 160-meter yellow suspension bridge connects visitors to serene island cottages.
Perched on a rocky promontory between Hanamkonda and Warangal along the Bhadrakali reservoir, this ancient Chalukyan and Kakatiya shrine houses an imposing stone idol of Goddess Bhadrakali with eight arms holding weapons.
Excavated in 1213 AD by Kakatiya King Ganapati Deva, Pakhal Lake covers 30 square kilometers fringed by low forested hills. The surrounding sanctuary provides shelter to panthers, nilgai, chital, and migratory aquatic birds.
