Archive · 27 Sep 2026
World Tourism Day Highlights Warangal’s Kakatiya Heritage and Tourism Plans
World Tourism Day was celebrated at Fort Warangal.
Leaders said Warangal has important buildings and stories from the Kakatiya Empire.
They want to protect old temples and monuments so future generations can learn about them.
They also want to improve hotels, transport, parking and other facilities for visitors.
Plans include boating around the fort’s moats and developing more tourism activities.
Officials said places such as Ramappa, Laknavaram and Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary could attract more visitors.
Technology, including Artificial Intelligence, may help explain the region’s history and architecture.
Schools will create Youth Tourism Clubs to teach students about local heritage.
The overall goal is to make Warangal a leading tourism destination after Hyderabad.
World Tourism Day celebrations were held at Fort Warangal on Sunday, with MLC Baswaraju Saraiah as chief guest.
Speakers called for conserving Kakatiya-era temples, structures and cultural heritage while improving tourist facilities.
Proposals include developing Fort Warangal’s inner and outer moats, boating activities and projects supported by World Bank funds.
Officials highlighted Warangal’s religious, historical, cultural and eco-tourism attractions, including Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary.
Modern technology, Artificial Intelligence, tourism circuits and Youth Tourism Clubs are being used to promote Warangal as a major destination.
- Who
- MLC and former Minister Baswaraju Saraiah, Warangal District Collector Dr Satya Sharada, KUDA Chairperson Gundu Sudharani and other officials, elected representatives, students, artists and tourists attended.
- What
- World Tourism Day was celebrated alongside proposals to conserve Kakatiya heritage and develop Warangal’s tourism infrastructure.
- When
- The celebration was held on Sunday, on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
- Where
- Fort Warangal in Warangal.
- Why
- Organisers aimed to showcase Kakatiya history, improve visitor facilities and develop Warangal as a major tourism destination.
- Event
- World Tourism Day celebration
- Venue
- Fort Warangal
- Historical focus
- Kakatiya dynasty heritage
- Proposed fort activities
- Development of inner and outer moats, including boating
- Tourism attractions
- Ramappa, Laknavaram, Thousand Pillar Temple and Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Technology plans
- Use of modern technology and Artificial Intelligence to present history and architecture
- Visitor development goal
- Encourage tourists to stay in Warangal for three to five days