The historical city of Warangal is situated in the eastern side of Deccan Plateau in the Indian state of Telangana. Warangal city is mostly consisted of hills and various natural rock formations. Warangal was earlier known with the name of Orugallu; oru meaning one and kallu meaning stone or a wheel.

The name Orukallu or Orugallu denotes that the entire city of Warangal being created on one stone or hillock.Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty which was established in 1163, it was a center of power during Kakatiya reign in 12th to 14th century. 

Prola Raja of Kakatiya is credited with built the town in the 12th century. The main tourist attraction of Warangal are Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, Jain Temple, Pakhal Lake, Bhadrakali Temple, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Veeranarayana Temple, Ramappa Temple, Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls, Laknavaram Lake, Kakatiya Rock Garden, Padmakshi Temple, Vana Vigyan Kendra Mini Zoo, Rayaparthy Shiva Temple, Swayambhu Temple, Kakatiya Musical Garden, Siddeshwara Temple, Sri Vidya Saraswathi Shani Temple, Kulpakji Jain Mandir and Inavolu Mallanna Temple.