Koyyur Jain Caves – Koyyur Village, Malharrao Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana. Situated on a hillock on the banks of river Manair, these monolithic caves are being developed as an eco‑tourism destination. Hewn in solid sandstone precipice, the caves testify the prevalence of Jainism in these parts during ancient times. Though the caves were found long ago, they remained uncared for. With an intention to draw public attention to these caves, Bhupalpally Forest Department officials are planning to lay pathways to ensure better connectivity to the caves called locally as Nayanagulllu . 6 Chambers Verandah + Antharala + Garbhalaya Sandstone Rock‑cut Jataka Mural Painting Tirthank…

Adavisomanapally Caves , also known as the Rock Cut Cave Temples of Adavi Somanapalli , are a hidden gem of ancient rock‑cut architecture located deep inside a forest on a hillock near Adavi Somanapalli village, Malhar Rao Mandal, Bhupalapally district, Telangana . Dating back to the 5th–6th century CE , these four rock‑cut cave temples face west on the banks of the Manair River. They were originally Jain caves later converted into Shiva shrines. The caves feature traces of ancient murals in black, red, blue, and yellow – reminiscent of the Ajanta style – depicting dancers, courtesans, archers, horse‑drawn chariots, and royal figures. Accessible only by a 4 km jungle trek from Thadicherla (off …

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…

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary , established in 1952 , is located near Pakhalashoknagar Village, Khanapur Mandal, Warangal District, Telangana . Located by the boundary of Pakhal Lake / Cheruvu , the sanctuary derives its name from the historic lake. The sanctuary covers an area of 879.30 square kilometres and is recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) of international significance. The lake itself was constructed in 1213 AD by Jagadala Mummadi, son of Bayyana Nayaka, Minister of the Kakatiya King Ganapati Deva. The sanctuary is one of the few unpolluted lakes in India and is home to diverse flora and fauna including leopards, sloth bears, chital, and numerous migratory birds. 879.30 sq. km Area …

Pakhal Lake is situated amidst unspoiled forest in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary near Pakhalashoknagar Village, Khanapur Mandal, Warangal District, Telangana . Built in 1213 CE during the Kakatiya dynasty, it is one of the oldest surviving dam structures in Telangana. The lake spans 30 square kilometres with a water spread area of nearly 13 square miles , making it the third largest artificial lake in Telangana after Nagarjuna Sagar and Osman Sagar. The lake is a key node in the historic "chain of tanks" system and continues to irrigate 22,410 acres across 12 villages. The surrounding Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary covers 839 square kilometres and is home to diverse flora and fauna including…