Warangal

Warangal Fort :The fort dates back to the 13th century, lies at a distance of 2 Km from Warangal Railway station. The fort was built by Kakatiya king, Ganapati Deva and his daughter Rudramma. Warangal fort has been ravaged over time and only remnants can be seen. The fort had three layers of protection, the remnants can still be seen today. First layer is a 40 feet high wall, made of mud, which surrounds the whole fort. Second layer is a granite rock wall, than the main fort stands. The remains of the four famous stone gateways are still present, they stand about 50 feet high. The gateways are called as Kirti Toranas(great gateways) of Kakatiyas

Thousand Pillar Temple :Built in 1163 A.D by Rudra Deva, this temple is one of fine examples of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. The Star shaped temple was built in the style of Chalukyan temples, and it has triple shrine. The three shrines are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Surya. The temple is known for nicely carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture.

Khush Mahal :Testimony to a glorious past is the Khush Mahal , a masterpiece built by Shitabh Khan. Laocated close to the Warangal Fort, this magnificent edifice houses idols excavated in the surrounding areas.

Bhadrakali Temple :The temple located on a hilltop, falls between Hanamkonda and Warangal. It is famous for housing the stone image of the Goddess Kali. The goddess is has eight arms, with a weapon in each hand.