Telangana became India's 29th state 11 years ago on June 2, 2014, carved out from the northwestern region of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, rich in heritage and modern charm, was declared its capital city. The state proudly embraces Telugu as its principal medium of communication and cultural identity.
Much of Telangana is untravelled and tourist-free. And there's loads to see. Pack your bags and head to this amazing state.
An eternal symbol of the megapolis, built in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, it is an unmissable-marvel, wreathed in the fragrance of kebabs and surrounded by vibrant bazaars hawking bangles and ittar.
A pretty lake in this quiet Telangana town is spanned by the impressive Komati Cheruvu suspension bridge. There are walking paths, and LED-lit fountains.
This biryani is a legacy of Hyderabad. Started in 1953 in Secunderabad, the iconic eatery is famous for its fragrant dum biryani that uses the tenderest of meat.
Tales of history echo off every carved pillar and stone lion of the monument. Once the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, the 13th-century fort is about both haughty grandeur and mystery.
Hidden in the dense forests of Adilabad, surrounded by the Sahyadri hills, is the Kuntala waterfalls, the tallest in Telangana, thunderously plunging 147 ft. Best seen in the monsoon, it is fed by the Kadam river.
Away from Hyderabad’s central hustle-bustle is Shilparamam, an arts and crafts village situated amongst lush greenery, that showcases India’s rural artisanship -- from handloom to terracotta, tribal jewellery & wooden toys
The narrow, quaint lanes of the centuries-old market are known far and wide for lacquer bangles, bridal trousseau items, pearls, zari-embellished fabrics and their Nawabi past.
Located at the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers, the shrine is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas of India. Revered as a powerful spiritual site, the temple houses Goddess Jogulamba in her fiercest form.