About Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple
A 12th-century Kakatiya-dynasty temple cut entirely from black basalt, with a rotating Nandi bull, a star-shaped triple shrine to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya, and one of the most precise pieces of medieval stone joinery in southern India.
Best Time to Visit
November to February
Winter is the only comfortable season — Telangana summers cross 42°C and the open temple courtyards have no shade. The annual Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (February, every 2 years) is Asia's largest tribal pilgrimage and spills into nearby Medaram.
Plan your visit
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Travel Tips
- Free entry; allow 1.5 hours including the Rudreshwara temple complex next door
- Combine with Warangal Fort's iconic four ornamental gateways (3 km) and the Ramappa Temple UNESCO site (70 km)
- Hyderabad is 3.5 hours by road; the Kacheguda–Warangal Express is the fastest train option
How to Reach Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple
Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple is located in Telangana, India at coordinates 18.0073°N, 79.5947°E. You can reach Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple by air (nearest airport in Telangana), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple?
- The best time to visit Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple is November to February. Winter is the only comfortable season — Telangana summers cross 42°C and the open temple courtyards have no shade. The annual Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (February, every 2 years) is Asia's largest tribal pilgrimage and spills into nearby Medaram.
- What are the top travel tips for Warangal Thousand Pillar Temple?
- Free entry; allow 1.5 hours including the Rudreshwara temple complex next door. Combine with Warangal Fort's iconic four ornamental gateways (3 km) and the Ramappa Temple UNESCO site (70 km). Hyderabad is 3.5 hours by road; the Kacheguda–Warangal Express is the fastest train option.






