Leisure tourism in Warangal district of Telangana is a fun-packed experience as Warangal, the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom, has everything to satisfy the thirst of tourists all over the world. It has beautiful lakes, forts, architectural monuments, wild life sanctuary, musical garden, rock garden, Vana Vigyana Kendra, and Regional Science Centre, a fine blend of new and old. The Capital of the Kakatiya dynasty is just 150 Kms from Hyderabad, the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Lakhnavaram Lake
Lakhnavaram Lake is famous for a scenic beauty. It was formed by closing three narrow valleys each with a short bund, with hills being its natural barrier. Constructed by the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal in 13th Century A.D, the lake offers irrigation facility of about 4500 hectares and is worth a visit. Lakhnavaram Lake is located in Govindaraopet Mandal about 70 kms away from Warangal. To reach here one has to take a right turn before Chalvai village on metal road passing through Bussapur village.

Pakhal Lake
Pakhal Lake, situated amidst undulating forest land hills and dales is a popular retreat for the tourists. The lake, constructed around 1213 A.D. by Kakatiyan Ruler, Ganapathidev and spread over an area of 30 sq. kms provides a beautiful site. Set around the shores of this lake is the Pakhal Wild Life Sanctuary with an area of 839 sq.kms. It is a dense forest shelter for a variety of fauna. Tigers, leopard, bear and even a herd of deer, wild dogs, sloth bear, nilgai, crocodiles etc. Phakal is situated about 50 kms east of Warangal and it is well connected by road passing through the east while taluk headquarter of Narsampet which about 12 kms away. There is frequent bus service from Warangal to this place.

Ramappa Lake
Ramappa Lake is a magnificent example of irrigation work of Kakatiya Rulers constructed in 13th Century A.D. during Ganapathi Deva`s time. Its water is spread over an area of more than 82 sq. kms with lush greenery all around. The lake is over looked by beautiful hill ranges in the background providing a spectacular view especially at Sunset time. It is an excellent place for lovers of picnic and one can simply come here and relax under the shade of sprawling trees or walk around appreciating the beauty of nature or have a fascinating boat ride through lovely blue water.

Musical Garden
Musical Garden is a beautifully laid garden in an area of 15 acres adjacent to Bhadrakali tank. The main attraction of this garden is a magnificent music fountain operated through a computer in which a number of colourful lights dance to the tune of music, with a huge rock having an artificial water fall in the background. The garden is beautifully landscaped and has an artificial lake in which boating facility is available. Every day hundreds of people visit this garden and a special show of the musical fountain is arranged daily in the evenings. The musical garden is centrally located in Warangal city and is well connected by frequent city bus service.

Vana Vignan Kendra Park
The Vana Vignan Kendra Park has been set up by the forest department with the help of district administration. Spread over an area of 50 acres, it is a place of relief and recreation to the public. The park is visited by over 500 people everyday, with the number doubling during festivals and public holidays.

Brassware of Pembarti
The brassware of Pembarti is aother tourist attraction of the Warangal district. Pembarti is a small village in Telangana which is a well-known centre of brass work. Statues, carvings, castings still continue to be made in the attractive copper alloys like bronze and brass. The methods used are still ancient, traditional ones although the raw material today comes from modern mines and furnaces. A visit to the artisan`s village is very intriguing. Most of the residents are involved in brass and a light bulb would shine through it in a hundred different rays.