Telangana is a state in southern India on the Deccan Plateau bordering Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to the north and Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to the south. It is the eleventh largest and the twelfth most populated state of India. According to the Rigveda's Aitareya Brahmana, the region corresponding to Telangana has been inhabited by the Andhras since at least the 9th century BCE with the later Satavahana dynasty, who ruled over the entire Deccan Plateau, establishing trade relations as far as the Roman Empire. Subsequent major dynasties include the Vishnukundinas, Eastern Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, the Vijayanagara Empire, and Qutb Shahis, followed by the British Raj. Following the Independence of India, the Telugu speaking regions of India were gradually regrouped within the state of Andhra Pradesh but after decades of protests and agitations, the Telangana movement obtained its bifurcation with the creation, in 2014, of the state of Telangana corresponding to the Telugu speaking regions of the Princely State of Hyderabad. Telangana sits at an elevation of 542 m and is typically explored in about 4-5 days. The most favourable months to visit are January, December, November, and February, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Warangal Fort, Charminar, and Qutb Shahi Tombs. Other notable highlights include the Charminar and Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, ramoji Film City, one of the world’s largest film studio complexes, and the 13th-century Kakatiya-era Warangal Fort. It falls within Narmetta mandal district.
State: Telangana
Ideal Duration: 4-5 Days
January, December, November, February
Three to four days covers Hyderabad’s major sights and Ramoji Film City; add a day trip to Warangal or Nagarjuna Sagar for more.
Hyderabad’s Charminar and Golconda Fort, its distinctive biryani, and the historic Kakatiya-era temples and forts around Warangal.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad is the main gateway.
October to February offers the most pleasant weather for exploring Hyderabad’s forts and monuments.
Yes, Hyderabad is well developed for group tourism, with good roads, guided tours and a wide range of hotels.