One of the lost tribes of Israel called Bene Ephraim can be traced in Guntur, having a Jewish temple (synagogue). Religious faiths such as Islam and Christianity have nice presence in harmony.

Warangal Fort

Enter the impressive Warangal Fort through four huge Sanchi-type gateways. The Warangal Fort was built in the 13th century by a Kakatiya King - Ganapathi Deva and his daughter, Rani Rudrama. The fort had three layers of protection, remnants of which can still be seen today.

The first layer is a mud wall, currently about 40 feet high and several kilometers in circumference, encircling the fort. The second layer is a wall up of granite rock.

The fort has famous stone gateways, about 50 feet high and still standing, a masterpiece carved from a single rock. They are called Kirti Toranas (The gateways of glory) of Kakatiyas.

Thousand Pillar Temple

Catch a glimpse of the finest specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture. Built by Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in Chalukyan style, the temple with three shrines is dedicated to Shiva,
Vishnu and Surya. One thousand richly carved pillars, perforated screens, exquisite icons,
rock cut elephants and the monolithic black basalt Nandi will take you back down the ages!

Ramappa Temple

The medieval Deccan Ramappa Temple dating back to 1213 AD, is the right choice for architecture lovers. It documents the glory and grandeur of the Kakatiya Kingdom.

Rich, intricate sculpture on walls, pillars, brackets and ceilings will captivate you!
The picturesque Ramappa Lake close by, is another blessing.

Pakhal Lake

Listen to the call of the wild! Around the tranquil manmade Pakhal Lake, discover a wildlife sanctuary stretching across 860 sq kms. Dense forests, the sounds of the tiger, leopard, bear, hyena, and deer… what more could you ask for? The best season to visit Pakhal is between October and March.