Aggalayya Gutta – a hillock of immense historical and religious significance, located on Padmakshi Temple Road in Hanamakonda, Hanumakonda district, Telangana . It is a major Jain heritage site that also flourished as an Ayurvedic medicine center during the 11th century CE. The hillock is named after Aggalayya , a royal physician, eminent surgeon, and devout Jain patron who served the Chalukya kings. The site boasts colossal Jain sculptures, including a 30‑feet statue of Tirthankar Shantinatha (second tallest Tirthankara in South India) and a 13‑feet statue of Parshvanatha . Under the HRIDAY scheme, KUDA is developing it as a Jain Vanam . Open daily 9 AM – 6 PM, with ~600 steps to the top. 30‑f…

Pandavula Guttalu (also known as Pandava Caves or Pandavula Gutta) is a unique rock art and geo-heritage site located near Thirumalagiri village, Regonda Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana , about 50 km from Warangal and 195 km from Hyderabad . The site comprises a chain of sandstone hillocks running north‑south, rising to about 150 metres above the plains. It features 7 rock shelters with prehistoric paintings (pictographs) in red ochre, depicting deer, langurs, peacocks, fish, human figures, and geometric designs. The site also contains microlithic tools from the Mesolithic period, a 9th–10th century Rashtrakuta inscription , and a fresco panel of historical paintings identi…

Kapuram Fort (Kapuram Khilla / Kapuram Guttalu) is located near Kapuram village, Malhar Rao Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana , about 35 km from Bhupalpally town and ≈230 km from Hyderabad . The site consists of three distinct monolithic hillocks rising to heights of 200–250 feet (≈60–75 metres) in the dense deciduous forests of the Godavari basin. Historically a hybrid Giri-Vana Durga (Hill-Forest Fort) , it served as a strategic vantage point monitoring northern trade routes. The fort was used as a Thana (military watch‑post) during the Vishnukundina and Badami Chalukya eras, a Giri-Durga under the Western Chalukyas, a formal Giri-Vana Durga with dry‑masonry walls under the…

Vontimamidi Lodhi (also known as Ontimamidi Waterfall) is a stunning, recently discovered waterfall located in Mangavaigudem village, Venkatapuram Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana . Hidden deep within dense forests, this pristine waterfall has become popular among adventure and nature enthusiasts. The waterfall is accessible only via forest trails, requiring a trek through slippery boulders, knee‑deep slush, and natural streams. It is part of the Wajedu‑Mulugu forest belt , which houses multiple waterfalls within a 50 km radius. The best time to visit is post‑monsoon (September–February) when the water flow is at its peak. Hiring a local tribal guide from Mangavaigudem or nearby villages is…

Kongala Waterfalls , locally known as Puli Madugu Jalapatham , is a pristine waterfall hidden in the dense forests of Kongala Village, Wazeedu Mandal, Mulugu District, Telangana . The waterfall is nicknamed the ‘V‑fall’ because of its distinct V‑shaped formation. Formed by the Loddimadugu Vagu (stream), it cascades down approximately 70 feet (30 metres) into a wide natural pool, making it a perfect spot for swimming and nature immersion. Surrounded by the Kongala–Dulapalli forest range, the area is excellent for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The site requires a 2 km trek from the village (≈45 minutes). Best visited June–November during and after the monsoon when the flow is spectacular. …

Warangal Fort (also known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram) is located in present-day Warangal district, Telangana. The fort complex spans 19 kilometers between Warangal and Hanamkonda. It was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty (c. 1170–1323 CE) and is renowned for its four Keerthi Thoranas , triple fortification system, and innovative sandbox foundation . The site is on the UNESCO Tentative List. Orugallu / Ekasilanagaram Capital of Kakatiya Dynasty Triple Fortification Walls 4 Keerthi Thoranas Kush Mahal Emblem of Telangana Early History: Warangal Fort, known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram ("city of a single stone"), rose to prominence when it became the capital of the Kakatiya kingdom…