Warangal
India · TelanganaIN
Major city in Telangana, India
Warangal, also known as Orugallu, is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 811,844 per 2011 Census of India, and spreading over an 406 km2 (157 sq mi). Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 579,216
- Coordinates
- 18.000, 79.583
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 302 m
Overview of Warangal
Warangal belongs to Telangana, India and has the feel of a busy regional city. About 579,216 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Warangal
Culture in Warangal
(3)For culture, expect Art Galleries, Castles and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Warangal's own activity tags.
Family in Warangal
(2)For family, expect Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Warangal's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Warangal
Warangal stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Warangal is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Warangal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Warangal known for?
- Warangal, in Telangana, India, is best known for culture and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 579,216 residents.
- What can you do in Warangal?
- Recorded activities in Warangal include Art Galleries, Castles, Museums, Aquariums and Zoo. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Warangal?
- Warangal stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Warangal located?
- Warangal is located in Telangana, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Cost of living in Warangal
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Warangal
Info about Warangal, Telangana (India)
Warangal is a village in Telangana, in India (IN).
Also called Ekasila Nagaram, Orugallu, Varangal, Varangalas, WGC, Warangal, raarangala, varangal, varangal jilla, varangala, varangala-nagaram, varankal, wa lang jia er, walang-gal, warangala, warangaru, warangl, wrnjl, ????????, ???????, ?????, ?????, ??????-?????, ??????, ??????, ?????????, ??????, ???????, ????????, ?????? ??????, ??????, ???????, ?????, ????, ???, its latitude is 18.0000000, and longitude is 79.5833300.
With 579.216 natives, this area timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
Considered best destination for museums, art galleries, zoo, aquariums, castles in India.
More details about Warangal in India (IN)
It is the capital of Kakatiya dynasty.
Population for Warangal is 579.216 residents, if we consider 2001 census. You are looking to have a call local numbers! Use 870 if you wish to call local phone numbers. Warangal zip code is 506002, for this reason, if you want to send anything by post on your tripthis can be done by using the postal code as per description above.
Its dimensions are 197 sq. kilometers, ideal for travelling to mid-sized cities, in our opinion a place that you should visit. In Warangal you save money because of their low hotel rates, so for this reason you can use it as your basecamp if you want to visit all India and Warangal near things to do.
Warangal height above mean sea level, or meters above sea level (MASL) should be around 302 meters. For this reason this is a perfect trip destination if you and your friends love high land to see in your next holiday and love sports on top of mountains if you are travelling abroad.
Interactive Warangal (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Warangal, Telangana India (IN).
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