Telangana ·
Karimnagar
Karimnagar, formerly known as Elagandula, is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of Telangana. Karimnagar is a major urban agglomeration in the state.
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Why Karimnagar?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Lower Manair Dam
- Kothapalli
- Karimnagar Cable Bridge
Karimnagar at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Lower Manair Dam: Lower Manair Dam also known as LMD was constructed across the Manair River, at Alugunur village, Thimmapur mandal, Karimnagar District, in the Indian state of Telangana during 1974 to 1985. It provides irrigation to a gross command area of 163,000 hectares (400,000 acres).
- Kothapalli: Kothapalli (Haveli), or Kothapalli, is a Revenue Village and a semi-town in Kothapalli Mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana, India. The village used to be in the Karimnagar mandal of the old Karimnagar district.
- Karimnagar Cable Bridge: The Karimnagar Cable Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Manair River near Karimnagar, in the Indian state of Telangana. It was inaugurated on 21 June 2023 by K.
Things to Do
- Garshakurthy Village: Garshakurthy is famous for Nizam's Khila. Temples: Sri Venkateswara temple, Markandeya temple, Hanuman temple.
- Elgandal Fort: Elgandal Fort is a historic hilltop fortress situated on the banks of the Manair River in the Elgandal village near Karimnagar.
- BB Zarda Co: It has a very famous history been there since Nizams. It was established in 1935 by Bhoga Mallaiah.
Sightseeing Places
- Lower Manair Dam: Lower Manair Dam also known as LMD was constructed across the Manair River, at Alugunur village, Thimmapur mandal, Karimnagar District, in the Indian state of Telangana during 1974 to 1985. It provides irrigation to a gross command area of 163,000 hectares (400,000 acres).
- Kothapalli: Kothapalli (Haveli), or Kothapalli, is a Revenue Village and a semi-town in Kothapalli Mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana, India. The village used to be in the Karimnagar mandal of the old Karimnagar district.
- Karimnagar Cable Bridge: The Karimnagar Cable Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Manair River near Karimnagar, in the Indian state of Telangana. It was inaugurated on 21 June 2023 by K.
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Lower Manair Dam
Lower Manair Dam also known as LMD was constructed across the Manair River, at Alugunur village, Thimmapur mandal, Karimnagar District, in the Indian state of Telangana during 1974 to 1985. It provides irrigation to a gross command area of 163,000 hectares (400,000 acres).
Kothapalli
Kothapalli (Haveli), or Kothapalli, is a Revenue Village and a semi-town in Kothapalli Mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana, India. The village used to be in the Karimnagar mandal of the old Karimnagar district.
Karimnagar Cable Bridge
The Karimnagar Cable Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Manair River near Karimnagar, in the Indian state of Telangana. It was inaugurated on 21 June 2023 by K.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 153 km from Karimnagar.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Karimnagar railway station, about 3 km from central Karimnagar.
- By Road: Karimnagar has some of the best roads in Telangana. It is a major road junction in Telangana.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Karimnagar (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–37°C with about 49 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Karimnagar (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–31°C with about 175 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Karimnagar (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 115 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Karimnagar (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 16–28°C with about 0 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
Travel Tips
- Staying safe: Be careful in remote places like villages. Just enquire about the situation there well before you start.
- Climate: Karimnagar experiences dry inland climatic conditions with hot summers and cool winters. The city of Karimnagar gets most of its rainfall from the Southwest monsoon.
- Heat: Daytime highs reach about 39°C in May; carry water and plan outdoor sightseeing for the morning.
- Rain: The wettest months are June, July, September and October; check road and site conditions before travelling.
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Spiritual & Religious
Festivals
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are January, February, August, November and December.
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Significance
Telugu is the major language spoken in Karimnagar; Urdu is also widely spoken. The typical attire includes the traditional Chira and Pancha, and also modern dress styles.
Historical Significance
Telugu is the major language spoken in Karimnagar; Urdu is also widely spoken. The typical attire includes the traditional Chira and Pancha, and also modern dress styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karimnagar is most comfortable in January, February, August, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 39°C) and the wettest months are June, July, September and October.
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 153 km away. The nearest railway station is Karimnagar railway station, about 3 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Lower Manair Dam, Kothapalli and Karimnagar Cable Bridge.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 27°C to 39°C over the year, with about 903 mm of rain in total.
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