Tour to Warangal Fort and 1000 pillar temple with guide

Summary

At 7:30am, your professional guide and driver will meet at the reception of the hotel located within Hyderabad city limits and drive you to the east of Hyderabad, through the picturesque villages, rice fields, granite hills and boulders for 150kms.  After reaching Warangal, your guide will explain to you about the capital of the Hindu kingdom of Kakatiya during the 11th and 13th centuries. You will explore all over the Swayambhu, the Shiva temple complex, etc. which was designed like a swastika town planning. Your guide will continue to show you The Ekasila (single boulder) and the Khush Mahal (Shitab Khan) palace, which was used for coronations. Before or lunch you can visit the living powerful goddess BHADRAKALI !!! After Hot Vegetarian lunch (included) guide will take you to the several sculptures exhibited in Archaeological museum. Hanumkonda, the first capital city, Warangal, the second, and Khajipet are three cities that are greatly influenced by the culture, food, language and customs of Hyderabad.  You will driven back to Hyderabad before sunset enroute witness the Brass metal handicrafts and Massive Bhongir Fort photo shot.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Explore the glory of Kakatiya kingdom which ruled this area between 11-14th AD Warangal (‘Orugallu’ or ‘Ekasila Nagaram)’, to indicate a city carved out of a single large rock as the capital. Even today there exists a mammoth boulder hill with an single stone pillar inside the fortress. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples, and stone gateways (The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam) with architectural style.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Fuel surcharge

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

  • Bottled water

  • Lunch Vegetarian

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

  • Private tour

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Lunch

  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

  • Gratuities

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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