Medak Tourist Attractions

Medak is a town in Telangana, about 100 km north of Hyderabad. It is best known for the Medak Cathedral, one of the largest churches in India and a major Christian pilgrimage site. The town also has a hill fort from the Kakatiya period and a wildlife sanctuary close by. It makes an easy day trip from Hyderabad.

Top places to visit in Medak

You can see the church, the fort and the sanctuary in one long day.

• Medak Church - a large Gothic-style cathedral of the Church of South India. It was built between 1914 and 1924, partly as a food-for-work project during a famine. Its stained glass windows are the main attraction.
• Medak Fort - a hill fort from the Kakatiya period, with gateways and views over the town.
• Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary - a forest and lake area about 15 km away, once a hunting ground of the Nizams.
• Edupayala Vana Durga Temple - a goddess temple on the Manjira river, a short drive from Medak.

Best time to visit Medak

October to February is the best time. Christmas is the biggest event at Medak Church, and thousands of visitors come on 25 December. The church is also very busy on Easter and Good Friday. Summer is hot, so plan outdoor visits early in the day.

How to reach Medak

The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. Medak got its own railway station in 2022, with a daily train from Kacheguda. Buses run very often from Hyderabad (JBS) and the drive takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Plan your trip

Read our Medak Church guide for visiting tips. If you are starting from the city, see things to do in Hyderabad as well.