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Warangal

Other sights in Warangal

  1. 1000-Pillared Temple

    Built in 1163, the 1000-Pillared Temple on the slopes of Hanamkonda Hill, 400m from Hanamkonda crossroads, is a fine example of Chalukyan architecture in a peaceful, leafy setting. Dedicated to three deities – Shiva, Vishnu and Surya – it has been carefully restored with intricately carved pillars and a central, very impressive Nandi (bull; Shiva’s mount) of black basalt.

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  2. Warangal Fort

    Warangal’s fort was a massive construction with three distinct circular strongholds surrounded by a moat. Four paths with decorative gateways, set according to the cardinal points, led to the Swayambhava, a huge Shiva temple. The gateways are still obvious, but most of the fort is in ruins. It’s easily reached from Warangal by bus or autorickshaw (Rs. 100 return).

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  3. Chalukyan Hill Fort

    Most buses and trains will stop en route at Bhongir, 60km from Hyderabad. It’s worth jumping down for a couple of hours to climb the fantastical-looking 12th-century Chalukyan hill fort. Looking like a gargantuan stone egg, the hill is mostly ringed by stairs.

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  4. Chalukyan Hill Fort

    Most buses and trains will stop en route at Bhongir, 60km from Hyderabad. It’s worth jumping down for a couple of hours to climb the fantastical-looking 12th-century Chalukyan hill fort. Looking like a gargantuan stone egg, the hill is mostly ringed by stairs.

    reviewed