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Major city · India

Ghanpurఘన్పిర్

Half a day: see the 12th-century temples and Pandavula Guhalu caves. Not a base — combine with Bhadrachalam or Warangal.

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Ghanpur is a small village in East Telangana with two draws: a group of 12th-century stone temples and the Pandavula Guhalu rock shelters, inhabited since the Mesolithic age (about 10,000 years ago). The caves were declared a geological heritage site by the Geological Survey of India. The forest department runs rock-climbing and stargazing activities here. Most visitors stop for a few hours on the way to Bhadrachalam or Warangal.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails)
Airport
HYD
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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ghanpur112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ghanpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to templescheckFree
  • Budget bedHostel bed in Warangal, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel double in Warangal, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedBudget hotel double in Warangal, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

12th-century stone templesPandavula Guhalu rock sheltersMesolithic cave paintingsGeological heritage site
Airports
HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 4 h by road; no direct public transport — hire a taxi or take a bus to Warangal then local bus.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    37°C (99°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ghanpur: next 7 days

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Jan

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Mar

37°C (99°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

26°C (79°F)

3 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

28°C (82°F)

4 rd

Jun

37°C (99°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk between the temples and caves — they are within 1 km of each other. For the wider area, hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi from Warangal or Khammam.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Bhadrachalamgo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 1 h

Temple town on the Godavari; combine with Ghanpur for a full day.

Warangalgo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 1 h

Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort and Kakatiya ruins.

Khammamgo

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus or taxi, about 45 min

Khammam Fort and Lakaram Lake.

Palampetgo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Taxi, about 1.5 h

Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ghanpur village

Very limited options; most visitors stay in Warangal (about 1 h away) or Bhadrachalam.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel double in Warangal1 × 1 night × ₹2,000₹2,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Taxi from Warangal (round trip, half day)1 × ₹2,000 · check₹2,000
Bus from Warangal (round trip)2 × ₹150 · check₹300
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,030
Trip total≈ ₹5,670 per person per day, bed included₹11,330≈ US$130

2026 estimate in rupees; transport from Hyderabad excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Bus Warangal → Ghanpur (one way)check₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Taxi Warangal → Ghanpur (one way)check₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)
Entry to templescheckFree
Entry to Pandavula GuhalucheckFree
Bottle of water₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Simple meal (Warangal)₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Ghanpur is safe. The main risks are heatstroke in summer, slippery cave trails after rain, and limited facilities — carry cash, water and a phone with offline maps.
  • No ATMs or petrol pumps in Ghanpur — bring cash and a full tank.
  • Cave trails can be slippery after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
  • Rock-climbing and stargazing activities require prior booking through the forest department — check availability.
  • Carry water and snacks; there are no restaurants or shops near the caves.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance112

Embassy

The nearest consulates are in Hyderabad. Most nationalities need an e-visa for India — apply on the official portal only.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Warangal → Ghanpur: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h (check)
  • Taxi Warangal → Ghanpur: ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14), about 1 h

Say or show

  • నమస్కారం — Hello (namaskāraṁ)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
  • ఎంత? — How much? (enta?)
  • గుహ ఎక్కడ ఉంది? — Where is the cave? (guha ekkaḍa undi?)
  • సహాయం! — Help! (sahāyaṁ!)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ghanpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for the temples and caves with verified opening hours and entry fees.
  2. Eat pages for the nearest proper restaurants (Warangal or Bhadrachalam).
  3. Transport page with bus and taxi options from Warangal and Khammam.
  4. Activity booking page for rock-climbing and stargazing.

Meanwhile

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