World heritage Ramappa temple & Kohinoor diamond tour from Hyderabad by car
World heritage Ramappa temple & Kohinoor diamond tour from Hyderabad by car
World heritage Ramappa temple & Kohinoor diamond tour from Hyderabad by car
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Step into the fascinating journey of the legendary Kohinoor Diamond as this immersive tour traces its origins from Warangal to the British Crown, while uncovering the rich cultural legacy of the Kakatiya Empire. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and engineering, and visit the historic Bhadrakali Temple, where local lore connects the Kohinoor to the deity’s left eye. Continue to the iconic Thousand Pillar Temple to admire Kakatiya architecture, while learning about their progressive social reforms that challenged caste hierarchies and their efficient governance admired by Marco Polo.
This experience is curated by Five Senses Tours, a Ministry of Tourism-recognized operator and member of Indian Association of Tour Operators. Designed with responsible travel at its core, the tour supports local livelihoods by engaging regional guides and businesses, ensuring tourism benefits local communities.
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Ramappa Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Rudreshwara (Shiva) and world heritage site was built in the 13th century during the reign of the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva. The sandstone structure is a remarkable piece of architecture with its decorated beams and pillars of carved granite. A distinct feature of this temple is the use lightweight porous bricks or ‘floating bricks’, to reduce the weight of the roof structure.Bhadrakali Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBhadrakali temple is one of the oldest temples dedicated to the worship of the mother goddess. It is this deity of the goddess which had the Kohinoor diamond as it left eye in the 14th century. Built in AD 625, it is located in a picturesque setting on the banks of the Bhadrakali Lake. The temple structure is supported by square pillars a unique style statement in architecture. A highlight of this temple is the sculpture of a fierce lion, the sacred vehicle of the Goddess, facing the sanctum.Thousand Pillar Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOur final destination in the tour of Warangal is the Thousand Pillar Temple, one of the finest specimens of Kakatiya architecture. Constructed in the 1163 AD by King Rudra Deva, the temple has three shrines, which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and the sun god. The temple has 1000 pillars, each of which is embellished with rich carvings. The highlight of the architecture is that the 1000 pillars are constructed in such a way that none of them obstruct the view of the shrine. The entire temple resembles the shape of a star and the pillars have intricate carvings of artwork on them. The design of the temple is such that the morning rays of the sun fall directly on the Shiva Lingam .
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