A 4-Day Foodie Itinerary in Warangal, Telangana

  • Day 1: Breakfast at Mani's Cafe
    14 minutes (4.5 km) from Warangal Fort

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Mani's Cafe. It's a quaint little cafe that serves South Indian delicacies and some fusion food. Try their signature dosa sandwich or the mini idlis topped with gunpowder!

  • Day 1: Lunch at Kakatiya Mess
    11 minutes (3.8 km) from Mani's Cafe

    Head over to Kakatiya Mess, a local favourite that serves authentic Telugu meals. The menu changes daily, and you can expect to be served unlimited helpings of rice, dal, vegetables, and masala curries on a banana leaf.

  • Day 1: Dinner at Sareen's Treat
    20 minutes (5.6 km) from Kakatiya Mess

    End your day with a delicious dinner at Sareen's Treat, a restaurant that serves Indian and Chinese cuisine. Try their tandoori platter or the lamb chops. Don't forget to order their signature coconut panacotta for dessert!

  • Day 2: Breakfast at Chutneys
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Sareen's Treat

    Start your day with a breakfast at Chutneys, a popular restaurant chain that serves South Indian tiffins and chaats. Don't miss the pesarattu, the upma, or the pani puri!

  • Day 2: Visit Warangal Fort
    10 minutes (2.8 km) from Chutneys

    Explore the Warangal Fort, a magnificent structure built in the 13th century by the Kakatiya dynasty. The fort has four ornamental gates, a temple, and a number of sculptures that depict the life and culture of the Kakatiyas.

  • Day 2: Lunch at the Kakatiya Food Court
    8 minutes (3.3 km) from Warangal Fort

    Head to the Kakatiya Food Court for a traditional Telugu meal that is served with a twist. The menu includes dishes like dosa burgers, biryani parathas, and ice cream curries!

  • Day 2: Dinner at Tycoon Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kakatiya Food Court

    End your day with a dinner at Tycoon Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, which serves a range of Indian and Chinese dishes. Try their dal makhani, mutton curry, or chicken tikka masala.

  • Day 3: Breakfast at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Gari Temple
    24 minutes (12 km) from Tycoon Multi-Cuisine Restaurant

    Visit the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Gari Temple and then head to the temple's annadanam, where you can have a delicious breakfast served for free to all visitors.

  • Day 3: Lunch at Madhura Restaurant
    15 minutes (5.5 km) from Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Gari Temple

    Visit the Madhura Restaurant for authentic Andhra meals that include biryani, curries, and crispy starters. Don't miss their special Andhra meals served on banana leaves!

  • Day 3: Dinner at Village Aharam
    14 minutes (5 km) from Madhura Restaurant

    Get a taste of local food with a visit to Village Aharam, a restaurant that serves authentic Telangana cuisine. Try their non-vegetarian thali or the biryani – all cooked with locally sourced ingredients.

  • Day 4: Breakfast at Fusion 9 Cafe
    11 minutes (2.8 km) from Village Aharam

    Start your day with breakfast at Fusion 9 Cafe, which serves continental, Indian, and Chinese cuisine. Try their waffles, pancakes, or the classic bacon and eggs.

  • Day 4: Shopping at MGM Grand Shopping Mall
    6 minutes (1.7 km) from Fusion 9 Cafe

    Head to the MGM Grand Shopping Mall for the ultimate shopping experience in Warangal. The mall has a range of clothing, electronics, and other stores, as well as a food court that serves various cuisines.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Mani's Cafe (30 mins, INR 200)
  • Kakatiya Mess (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Sareen's Treat (1.5 hours, INR 500)
  • Warangal Fort (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Kakatiya Food Court (1 hour, INR 250)
  • Tycoon Multi-Cuisine Restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 600)
  • Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Gari Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Madhura Restaurant (1 hour, INR 350)
  • Village Aharam (1.5 hours, INR 500)
  • Fusion 9 Cafe (30 mins, INR 350)
  • Total Estimated Costs (10 hours, INR 2800)

Transportation

Warangal is well connected by road and rail. The best way to get around the city is by hiring a taxi or an auto-rickshaw. The estimated cost for 4 days would be around INR 1500. The travel time between each location is around 10-20 minutes by taxi.

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Thousand Pillar Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, and the Kolanupaka Jain temple. If you have less time, you can skip some meals and prioritize the places you want to visit.

Airports

The closest airport to Warangal is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, which is about 140 km away from the city center.

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