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Telangana

Biryani, minarets and a UNESCO temple

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Capital

Hyderabad

Best time to visit

October to February

Getting there

Hyderabad has a major international airport and railway stations.

Ideal trip

5 to 7 days to cover the highlights

About Telangana

Telangana combines Hyderabad's Nizami heritage and food with lesser-known Kakatiya temples and forts.

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Top places in Telangana

Charminar and the Old CityPhoto: DidierTais, CC BY-SA 3.0

Charminar and the Old City

The 1591 monument surrounded by bangle markets and Hyderabadi biryani and haleem.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Hyderabad1 dayHeritageFoodCity
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The Charminar is a monument located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana. It remained the tallest structure in Hyderabad for 396 years until 1987. The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 435 years.

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Golconda FortPhoto: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0

Golconda Fort

A hilltop citadel known for its acoustics and evening light and sound show.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Hyderabad1 dayHeritage
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Golconda is a fortified citadel and ruined city located on the western outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The fort was built by Kakatiya ruler Pratāparudra in the 11th century out of mud walls. It was ceded to the Bahmani Kings from Musunuri Nayakas during the reign of Bahmani Sultan Mohammed Shah I, during the first Bahmani–Vijayanagara War.

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Warangal FortPhoto: Arnav chatterjee, CC BY-SA 4.0

Warangal Fort

Kakatiya stone gateways and the Thousand Pillar Temple in the old capital.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Warangal1 dayHeritage
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Warangal Fort is located in Warangal District, Telangana, India. It was the capital city of Kakatiya dynasty and the Musunuri Nayakas. The fort appears to have existed since at least the 12th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiyas. The fort has four ornamental gates, known as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, and also Orugallu fort that originally formed the entrances to a now ruined great Shiva temple.

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Ramoji Film CityPhoto: Shillika, CC BY-SA 3.0

Ramoji Film City

One of the largest film studio complexes in the world, with sets, shows and rides.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Hyderabad1 dayCity
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Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located right outside of Hyderabad, India. Spread over 2,000 acres, it was recognized as the world's largest film studio complex by the Guinness World Records in 2005. Established in 1996 by Telugu media proprietor Ramoji Rao, it has been described as a "city within a city" by The Guardian.

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BhadrachalamPhoto: WithShivaram, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bhadrachalam

A Rama temple on the Godavari, with boat trips to the Papi Hills gorge.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Bhadrachalam1 daySpiritualNature
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Bhadrachalam is a census town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage town with the Bhadrachalam Temple of Rama, situated on the banks of Godavari River. It is located 325 kilometres east of state capital, Hyderabad,115 kilometres from Khammam,178 kilometres from Suryapet,180 kilometres from Warangal,187 kilometres from Vijayawada, 220 kilometres and 350 kilometres from Visakhapatnam.

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Ramappa TempleHidden gemPhoto: Nirav Lad, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ramappa Temple

A 13th-century Kakatiya temple built with floating bricks, a UNESCO site since 2021.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Warangal1 dayHeritageSpiritual
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The Rudreshwara Temple, more commonly known as the Ramappa Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the village of Palampet in eastern Telangana, India. An inscription on a basalt pillar found within a nearby courtyard records that the temple was commissioned in 1213 by Recherla Rudra, a military general of the Kakatiya dynasty, and constructed over a period of 40 years during the reign of Ganapatideva, the third sovereign of the dynasty.

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Nagarjuna SagarHidden gemPhoto: Sumanthk at English Wikipedia, Public domain

Nagarjuna Sagar

A giant masonry dam and an island museum of Buddhist relics from Nagarjunakonda.

Best time: August to FebruaryBase: Nagarjuna Sagar1 dayNatureHeritage
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Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar, which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana, and Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh. The dam provides irrigation water to the districts of Nalgonda, Suryapet, Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem districts of Telangana and also Krishna, Guntur, Palnadu,, Prakasam, and parts of West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. It is also a source of electricity generation for the national grid.

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Kuntala FallsHidden gemPhoto: Ppavan1, CC BY-SA 3.0

Kuntala Falls

Telangana's highest waterfall in the Sahyadri forest of Adilabad.

Best time: July to NovemberBase: Adilabad1 dayNature
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Kuntala Waterfall is a waterfall of Telangana state in India, located on Kadam river in Neradigonda mandal of Adilabad district. It is the highest waterfall in the state with a height of 150 feet. There is a story behind the name of this waterfall as 'Kuntala'. It is said that Dusyanthu's wife Shakuntala was mesmerized by the beauty of nature here and she used to bathe in this waterfall all the time. Locals say that the name of 'Shakuntala' has changed to 'Kuntala'.

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Food to try

Hyderabadi biryani, haleem (in Ramzan), mirchi ka salan, double ka meetha, Irani chai and Osmania biscuits

Where to stay

Hyderabad as the hub, Warangal for the Kakatiya sites

Getting around

Hyderabad Metro and cabs in the city; trains and buses to Warangal

Good to know

Go to Charminar in the evening for Laad Bazaar. Golconda has a good light and sound show.

Telangana: quick answers

What is the best time to visit Telangana?

October to February

How do I reach Telangana?

Hyderabad has a major international airport and railway stations.

How many days do I need for Telangana?

Plan 5 to 7 days to see the highlights, such as Charminar and the Old City, Golconda Fort, Warangal Fort.

What food should I try in Telangana?

Hyderabadi biryani, haleem (in Ramzan), mirchi ka salan, double ka meetha, Irani chai and Osmania biscuits

Where should I stay in Telangana?

Hyderabad as the hub, Warangal for the Kakatiya sites

Neighbouring states

Timings, fees, permits and road conditions change. Please check official sources before you travel.