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Tlangana Tourism

A Place That is a Strong Blend of Nature, Spirituality, and Adventure

About Tlangana Tourism

Telangana is the newly born 29th state of India, consisting of ten north-western districts of Andhra Pradesh. It was originally part of the Hyderabad region in Andhra Pradesh. With the separation Telangana has got a whole new identity, this state full of rich history and culture is exploring its tourism potential.

The capital city of Hyderabad is shared between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The famous Char Minar is located here, which is also a common monument between the two states. However, Telangana has a lot more to offer than this. Chowmahalla Palace, Golconda Fort are some of the historically important sites located in this state.

Born out of a love story between a prince and a sage's daughter, Kuntala Falls is the largest waterfall in the state that provides cool respite to the tourists. Apart from this, there are many famous temples like Bhadrachalam and Mahabalipuram temples; Of which the Mahabalipuram temple is also known as the Shore Temple due to its proximity to the beach.



General info

Best time to visit
October to March
Ideal Duration
4 - 8 days
Visa
Not Required
Currency
INR

Frequently Asked Questions

Various local art forms have flourished in different regions of Telangana. Some of the most notable of these are the Deccani, Nirmai, Kalamkari and Cherial scrolls. The Deccani paintings which became popular in the 16th century are miniature paintings and show traces of Persian influence. Kalamkari is another famous art form of Telangana where intricate and meaningful designs are created on the clothes.

As an art form, it is not only popular in India but has buyers from all over the world. Cherial is a form of scroll carving, characterized by local motifs. These artists are mostly from outside Warangal and are known to be expert storytellers.

An ancient dance form of Glonasi, is performed by the Perini men and is known locally as the Warriors' Dance. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this dance form has its roots in the rule of the Kakatiya dynasty. It is said that warriors do this just before going to the battlefield. According to local belief, Tandavam invokes the spirit of inspiration in warriors, and is depicted while performing it, while dancing you dedicate yourself completely to Shiva so that he can feel his energy in your body and mind. Being in a state of imagination is capable of achieving because it actively moves to the beat of the drum.

Kashmir and Gulmarg receive snowfall from November to February.

Religious tourism is popular in Telangana. Every year, the state welcomes many pilgrims from different religions here. Popular temples in this area are Ramappa Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Yadagirigutta, Sri Raja Rajeswara Temple, Birla Temple and Bhadrachalam Temple.

The state also houses the Mecca Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country. It is the oldest in the city and was built with bricks brought from the holy city of Mecca. In addition, Buddhist tourists visit Kolanpaka in Nalgonda to see a three-foot idol made of jade stone.

People living in Telangana are a mixture of majority Hindus, Christians and Muslims. Their customs and traditions are largely influenced by their previous rulers such as the Mughals, Turks and Arabs; Add to this the rich Indian traditions and customs and we have Telangana – a state whose culture is an amalgamation of so many different cultures, influenced brilliantly and harmoniously.