Warangal Fort is located in Warangal District in Indian state of Telangana. The fort  appears to have existed since at least the 12th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty. The fort consist of Four ornaments gates which are call Kakatiya Kala Thoranam that formed the entrances to a now ruined great Shiva temple.

History

Warangal was the capital of Kakatiya Dynasty who rules there from 12 to 14 century. The construction of the fort was started in the 1199 AD during Ganapathi Deva and finished in 1261 AD, in the period of Rani Rudramadevi daughter of Ganapathi Deva. Some modification were done between 15 to 17 centuries consisiting of the creation of the gates on the outer earthens wall and the addition of the barbicans to the four gates in the stone wall.

Other Attractions

• Kakatiya Musical Garden
• Bhadrakali Temple
• Thousand Pillared Temple
• Etumagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kakatiya Rock Garden

Best time to Visit

• Between October to March is the best season to visit the park.

Climate

• Temperature in summer ranges from 22°C to 41°C.
• Temperature in winter ranges from 15°C to 30°C.

How to Reach

By Air - Hyderabad International Airport is the nearest airport to Warangal Fort and is about 150 km away.

By Rail - The nearest railway station to the fort is Warangal Railway Station.

By Road - A number of RTC buses and private transport are available from Warangal.