Located in the Telangana state, Warangal is a city which is chosen to become a heritage city by the Indian Government. Settled in the eastern part of the Deccan Plateau, this is a well-developed city. It is also known as Orugallu and Ekasila Nagaram.
Best Time to Visit The months between October to February experience a dry and mild winter season which is the best time to visit this city. With the average temperature ranging between 22 to 23 degree celsius during these months, you will be able to make the most of your trip and indulge in tourist activities and witness tourist attractions with ease.
Places to Visit There are many lakes and hill rocks located all around the city making it a beautiful city with great natural beauty. There are two extremely famous hills with temples here which are visited by several tourists all year round, namely the Govinda Rajula Gutta and Padmakshi Hill. Famous lakes include Waddepally Lake, Ramappa Lake, Pakhal Lake and Bhadrakali Lake offering immense scenic beauty while also being sources of drinking water. Warangal Fort is a unique one which was constructed in the 13th century and is known for its carved arches and pillars. Also home to a temple, it consists of 45 towers and is built in South Indian style of architecture. The Thousand Pillar Temple is a beautiful one which is also a must-visit in the city. Other popular attractions in the city are the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Kakatiya Rock Garden and Musical Garden and Bhadrakali Temple which you just cannot miss out when in Warangal city. If you are looking forward to visiting this city soon then some of the best Warangal hotels can be easily booked online in a jiffy.
OYO Rooms: Hotels in Warangal For your trip here, you must check out OYO Rooms when booking hotels in Warangal. These rooms are quite affordable and reasonably priced and ensure that the quality of service and level of comfort offered is as good as you can get in any other hotel. Moreover, located in prime areas, these rooms allow you to get to important places without any delay. The OYO Rooms in Hanamkonda and NH-202 are at one of the best locations you will get in the city and are ideal for both tourists and business officials. Being amongst the most sought-after budget hotel in Warangal, it is in close vicinity to the Thousand Pillar Temple, Shree Bhadrakali Temple, Padmakshi Temple and Dargah Ghous Pak. The Warangal Fort is just a few kilometres away while it will take an hour’s drive to reach the Ramappa Temple as it is located in the outskirts of the city. The rooms are very relaxing and let you rest comfortably after a hectic day around the city. The Warangal Railway Station is quite near to these areas with the nearest airport to Warangal being the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The OYO Rooms in both Hanamkonda and NH-202 offer parking facilities along with complimentary breakfast so that hotel guests needn’t worry about their breakfast first thing in the morning. Moreover, with plenty of shopping markets being located nearby, you can also indulge in some local shopping in your spare time. If you are a food lover, you must enjoy the local cuisine in the nearby restaurants and local eateries without fail. With so much being offered by OYO Rooms at amazingly low prices, why would you look anywhere else when it comes to booking hotels near Warangal?
Events in Warangal
Shakambari Festival: July The Shakambari Festival is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali and is celebrated every year with much enthusiasm and fervor at the Bhadrakali temple of Warangal. It derives its name from two words- ‘Shaka’ meaning vegetables and ‘Ambari’ meaning who bears. Hence, Shakambari Devi is also revered as the Mother Earth who bears the greens and alleviates hunger. Thus, people decorate the Goddess with different vegetables, fruits and flowers each day during the three-day celebration. The devotees also read out Vedas and give spiritual speeches. If you seek a spiritual awakening and re-establish your connect to nature, book your OYO and enjoy this celebration in Warangal.
Bathukamma Festival: September Bathukamma festival, also known as the Festival of Flowers is a celebration for female felicitation. Celebrated for a period of nine days, the women don colorful attires to collect fresh flowers and arrange them in a brass plate to make ‘Bathukammas’ which are placed at the centre of the temples. They circle this centre piece while singing traditional songs reflecting unity, love and sisterhood. Every year, tourists throng to Warangal for the merry making and celebration. If you wish to feast upon the sight of blooming flowers and immerse yourselves in this traditional folk art, book an OYO to make the most of your trip.
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Questions and Answers
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What are some of the best accommodation options in Warangal?
OYO Rooms has various accommodations options throughout the city. You can find a good place to stay based on what you plan to do in the city and also your budget
Warangal is a religious destination, so the major thing to do here is visiting various ancient temples, enjoy the zoo, visit Warangal Fort, Kakatiya Musical Garden, enjoy the various lakes and Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary. This city has something to do for every age group and it is up to you how you want to spend your time here. You can have a busy schedule, or you can enjoy a lazy stay in the city.
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What is a good time to visit Warangal?
Warangal is usually warm and humid. The weather here does not get very cold during the winter season, which is between October and March, therefore it is a pleasant time to visit the city. The summer season in Warangal can get uncomfortable, so do not visit during that time. Travelling to Warangal should be avoided during the monsoons because of heavy rains and strong winds.
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What is the best food that you can eat here?
Warangal is a city with a rich food culture with a heavy influence from Afghan and Persian Cuisines. You can eat some amazing south Indian food items here that are found only here. Warangal has both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, so you will have a good time no matter what you like. Some of the best food items that you have to try here are Hyderabadi biriyani, liver fry, kodi kura, kakaraya pulusu and golichina mamsam. In the vegetarian section, you can eat mirch ka salan, ulvacharu, baghare baigan, onkkaya brinjal pulusu and gongura ghosht.
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Is the city covered by Metro/bus network? What is the best way to travel across the city?
Warangal does not have a metro network. The city is connected through the city bus that ply on various routes in the city. these buses also travel to suburbs like Kazipet and Hanamkonda. Auto rickshaws are a convenient mode of transport in the city. These are ideal for commuting short distances on a shared basis. You can also use Ola to commute in the city and there is also an option of hiring taxis from the local taxi service companies.
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What are some of the best economy and luxury accommodations near the Airport?
OYO Rooms has many stay options near Warangal airport. Please note that Warangal airport has been non-functional for some time now. Still, some good options that you can try are:
Hotel Crystal
Hotel Ashoka
Hotel Suprabha
Mitra Residency
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What are some of the best economy and luxury homestay and hotel options near the Railway?
If you have decided to stay close to Warangal railway station, you will find some good OYO Rooms accommodations to stay at. Best option near station and airport are the same.
Hotel Crystal
Hotel Radika Residency
Mitra Residency
Hotel Suprabha
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How to reach Warangal?
Warangal airport is not functional at the moment. So the nearest airport is Hyderabad airport. From Hyderabad, you can travel to Warangal by road or by train. Warangal is well connected with the other major cities of the country by train. Warangal station is known as Warangal Junction. By road, you can take a bus from all the major cities in the state and you can also drive to Warangal using your own vehicle.
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What to buy in Warangal?
Warangal is famous for its traditional handicrafts. Some of the awesome things that you can buy here are lepakshi handicrafts, jewellery, carpets, brass items and scroll paintings. Some good places to shop in Warangal are Khadi Gramudyog, Pdduturi Complex, Hanamokonda, Kothawada and DWCRA Bazaar.
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Which are the top places in Warangal?
Warangal is full of places to visit. Here we have lifted some top places to help you save time in shortlisting.
Warangal Fort
Bhadrakali Temple
Padmakshi Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple
Laknavaram Cheruvu
Ekashila Waterfall and Children Garden
Pakhal Lake
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary