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1. |
Name of the Monument / Site |
WARANGAL FORT, DEFENCES AND GATEWAYS |
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2.
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Locality |
Warangal, Telangana |
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3.
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Geo- Coordinates LATITUDE LONGITUDE |
17°57'22.66"N 79°36'55.20"E |
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4.
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Approach |
Bus Station –
Warangal Railway Station
– Warangal/Kazipet Airport –
Hyderabad |
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5.
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Brief History |
Warangal Fort is characterised by three
concentric circuits of fortifications believed to have been laid out during
Ganapatideva’s time. In the heart of the fort are the ruins of structures
like Swayambhu temple with four Torna entrances, Ramalingeswara and
Venkateswara temples. Khush Mahal, pavilions, Bastion over the Ekasila hill,
Gateways and many small temples and other structures dotted in the area are
Nelasambuni Temple, Varalamma Temple, Horse stable, Chetu Banda, Jangamayya
Temple, Konda Masjid, Shrungaram Bavi, Mandalamma Temple, Ammunition store,
Lanjapatra Gandi Temple, Deepa Gadda |
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6.
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TOURIST AMENTIES (Availability
Yes/NO) |
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a. |
Illumination |
Yes |
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c. |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
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e |
Signage’s |
Yes |
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f |
Light & Sound Show |
Yes |
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g |
Toilets |
Yes |
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h. |
Drinking Water |
Yes (Traditional) |
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7.
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Contact Person |
O/o
Conservation Assistant, Warangal Fort,
Warangal. 0870-2447790 |
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8.
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Online Ticketing |
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9.
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Entry Fee |
Indian Visitors
– Rs. 15/- SAARC - Rs.
15/- International
Visitors – Rs. 200/- |
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10.
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Visiting Hours |
9 am to 5.30 pm |
