Warangal Tourism Circuit Wins Silver Banyan Award at The Week Heritage Awards
The corporation has been strengthening tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities across the circuit: Reports
HYDERABAD: The Warangal tourism circuit received the Silver Banyan Award at The Week Heritage Awards, held at the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi on Tuesday/ The award was presented by Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Warangal won in the category of ‘Heritage Tourism / Best Tourist Circuit or Best Tourist Trail’. The circuit includes Warangal, the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, including the Warangal fort, the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam — the State Emblem of Telangana — the Thousand Pillar Temple, and the revered Bhadrakali Temple, reflecting the architectural brilliance and cultural heritage of medieval Telangana; the Ramappa Temple, a world heritage site, Laknavaram Lake and its islands, and Bogatha Waterfall.
A release said that achievement reflected Telangana Tourism’s sustained efforts to promote the State’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential under the guidance of Veluri Kranthi, managing director, Telangana Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (TGTDC).
The corporation has been strengthening tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities across the circuit. These initiatives include the development of Haritha Hotels and Resorts, boating facilities at Laknavaram, improved connectivity, visitor amenities, destination interpretation, and curated tour packages connecting Warangal, Ramappa Temple, Laknavaram Islands, and Bogatha Waterfall.