Heritage Ramappa Temple and Kohinoor Diamond Journey Tour from Hyderabad
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14 Ratings
Warangal
Embark on a captivating journey from Hyderabad to explore the heritage of the Ramappa Temple and the fascinating story of the Kohinoor Diamond's journey. Discover the cultural legacy of the Kakatiya Empire and marvel at the architectural wonders of the Bhadrakali and 1000 Pillar Temples.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ramappa Temple - This 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 - Bhadrakali 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 - Our 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 .
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop (Hyderabad)
- Private car
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour traces the journey of the famous Diamond from Warangal to the British Crown, and helps rediscover the cultural legacy of the Kakatiya Empire at the world heritage site of Ramappa temple. We also visit Bhadrakali temple where the left eye of the deity used to be the Kohinoor Diamond and the 1000 pillar temple of Warangal to appreciate Kakatiya’s architecture, progressive social reforms introduced to break the shackles of the caste system and an efficient administrative system appreciated by Marco Polo.
Location
Ramappa Temple
Palampet Village, Venkatapur Mandal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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3808pomfret
Feb 2, 2024
A must see!!!!! - The visit to this temple was worth the travel time of 4 hours one way. It was the most beautiful, esthetically pleasing temple so far and the amazing mason work most impressive. A highlight of my trip to India! 😎😊👍🙏
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Kurt
Jan 4, 2024
A great visit - The guide. Karunakar (K) and the driver Vera (V) did an excellent job. K was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions patiently and professionally. He made the history come to life and enriched the experience exponentially.
I admired V how he managed the traffic!!! In spite of the chaos surrounding us I never felt unsafe. I have no idea how he managed it other than that he must be one heck of a driver. Bravo!!👍
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Postcards4clarabelle
Nov 11, 2023
Fantastic tour to a UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Ramappa Temple is absolutely gorgeous and certainly worth the trip out there. Loved the Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal as well. Overall, a very wonderful trip. The guide was excellent, and the lunch was very tasty. Would recommend to anyone with an appreciation for Indian architecture and history.
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C3538zktiffanys
Oct 21, 2023
Awesome tour to get outside of Hyderabad! - This was an amazing tour. I was staying in Hyderabad and a great way to get outside of the city and see more rural areas and traditions. The driver and tour guide were both very professional and took amazing care of me. The guide knew a lot about each spot and made sure to take pics of me in the best spots. The guide also made me feel safe. A lot of people were asking for pics of me and he’d keep them away so I had space. The spot we went to for lunch was delicious and different from the other restaurants I’d had in town. Very traditional. We also made stops along the way for tea and restroom breaks. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking to get outside the city and to explore. I can’t say enough about the driver and guide. They were 10/10. Thank you for this great experience!
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Goplaces55831024004
Sep 25, 2023
Ramappa historical place - Ramappa temple is a historical place good experience. Facilities also good near ramappa temple. I want to visit again next 5years .
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Robynn_j
May 5, 2023
Amazing tour and guide - Srinu was an amazing guide. His knowledge of the sites and history made the tour memorable. I highly recommend this tour and Srinu.
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Maxim_d
Apr 30, 2023
The Ramappa temple was... - The Ramappa temple was great. The guide’s attention to detail was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the subject.
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Jo2955
Feb 25, 2023
Treated like royalty - The entire day was incredible. Our guide, Kumar, was engaging and passionate and knowledgeable. Wherever we went, people would eavesdrop to learn insights about the location.
We were treated like royalty and the veg lunch we had was to die for (especially the mushrooms!).
The highlight for me was the Ramappa temple where we not only learned about the wonderful history but we were able to mingle with other wonderful people who came to provide respects to their religion.
I highly recommend this tour!
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Tobi
Jun 13, 2022
Highly recommended! Temple Tour worth the time - This was a great tour to go on outside of the city of Hyderabad and gain more knowledge of the reach expansive history of India and observe some of the beauty and culture that is here. The tour was well done and the guide John did a great job providing information
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Lucyjohnsons
Dec 20, 2021
World Heritage Ramappa temple and Kohinoor diamond tour - Ramappa temple was a memorable one. Five senses tours had organised this day trip from Hyderabad. Our guide was right on time at the lobby. He was friendly and told us a lot about both the world Heritage Site of Ramappa as well as the fascinating story of the Kohinoor diamond. We visited a temple where the diamond actually used to be placed in the eye of the deity of the goddess. We also enjoyed the temple with a thousand pillars. The most memorable part of the day was at Ramappa temple built with floating bricks. It's a remarkable feat of ancient engineering and deserves the world heritage tag. It was a long day but one that I will not forget for a long time!
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