The newly created state of Telangana offers a glorious legacy of dynasties and confluence of cultures amid magnificent palaces, impregnable forts, pristine natural beauty, ancient rock paintings, tribal arts and crafts, cascading waterfalls, speedboat rides and serene lakes; besides; wildlife, festivals and handlooms. The tourism dept offers a number of tour packages. The state is also rich on ecotourism. Through temple-cum-rural tourism, one can get a rare glimpse of artisan households where ikkat fabric is created.

Places to visit: Jannaram nature’s delight, Taramathi Baradari, Chowmahalla, Thousand Pillar temple, Laknavaram lake, Ramappa temmple, Falaknuma Palace, Bhongir fort

Official website: telanganatourism.gov.in