Karimnagar Tourist Attractions

Karimnagar is a city in north Telangana on the banks of the Manair river, about 160 km north-east of Hyderabad. It is known for fine silver filigree work, old forts and the Lower Manair Dam. For travellers, it is also the best base for a temple circuit that includes Kondagattu, Vemulawada and Dharmapuri.

Top places to visit in Karimnagar

Most visitors come for the temples around the city and spend a day or two on the circuit.

• Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple - a popular Hanuman temple on a hill, about 40 km from the city in Jagtial district.
• Vemulawada Temple - the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple, one of the main Shiva temples of Telangana.
• Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple - an old Narasimha temple on the Godavari.
• Elgandal Fort - a hill fort on the Manair river, about 10 km from the city, with views over the water.
• Lower Manair Dam - a reservoir on the edge of the city with parks and a view point, popular in the evening.

Best time to visit Karimnagar

October to February is the best time, with mild days. Summers are very hot, often above 40 degrees C. Hanuman Jayanti brings large crowds to Kondagattu.

How to reach Karimnagar

The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. Karimnagar has its own railway station, and Peddapalli Junction nearby has more trains. TGSRTC buses run very often from Hyderabad, and the drive takes about 3.5 hours .

Plan your trip

Our Hyderabad to Vemulawada-Kondagattu-Dharmapuri Temples Tour Package covers the three main temples around Karimnagar in one trip.