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Kolanupaka: Kolanupaka 75 kms from Hyderabad and 75 kms from Warangal is famous for the 2000 years - old Jain Mahavir Temple. A five feet jade idol of Lord Mahavira is an added attraction. The Jain temple is architecturally brilliant and endowed with beautifully carved statues of Tirthankaras. The state Archaeological Department runs a museum in the Someswara temple complex with a wide range of exhibits relating to temple architecture.


Pembarti: The Kakatiyas extensively used sheet metal art to decorate chariots and temples. with the fall of the Kakatiyas empire the art had a slow death. But it was revived during the reign of the Nizams of Hyderabad. Pembarti, located 60 Km from Warangal, is famous for the sheet metal art. For the lovers of arts and crafts the town is worth a visit.


Eturungaram: About 80 Kms from Warangal, the Eturungaram Sanctuary along the banks of River Godavari, is home to the Spotted Deer, Blackbuck, Neelghai, Sloth Bear, Panther and Tiger. The sylvan environs of the sanctuary, with forests interspered with low hills, offer a nice holiday Cottages maintained by the department of Forests at Eturunagaram and nearby tadavi provide comfortable accommodation. The best season to visit Eturunagram is between October and May.


Cheriyal: Cheriyal village in Warangal district is home to the famous Cheriyal scroll paintings. The paintings in earth colors, depicting mythological stories, find great popularity as wall decorations.