Caution
Medak in May
Telangana, India
Summer makes both fort and approach uncomfortable
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state road. public transport: TSRTC buses from Hyderabad. from nearest city: Hyderabad 100km (2.5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. ambulance: 108. police station: Medak PS — 1km. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Medak — 2km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Impressive cathedral architecture, Fort climb adventurous for older kids, Stained glass windows fascinating, Quick visit from Hyderabad
Elevation
450m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool heritage day |
| February | 5/5 | February sun through the stained glass creates a kaleidoscope inside the cathedral |
| March | 4/5 | March mornings are perfect for the climb — afternoons warm… |
| April | 3/5 | The open fort bakes — cathedral is a cool… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon light in the cathedral is Gothic and… |
| July | 3/5 | July at Medak: 23–30°C, Telangana monsoon. 500 cathedral steps become treacherous — workable for church interior, fort climb risky. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Medak: 22–29°C, softer monsoon. Cathedral interior quietly powerful — shoulder, fort's 500 steps remain slick, pick one site. |
| September | 4/5 | September greenery makes the fort climb scenic… |
| October | 5/5 | October delivers the dual Medak experience — fort panorama + cathedral serenity |
| November | 5/5 | November is the defining Medak month — climb the fort, descend to the cathedral |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Christmas at the cathedral |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 100km (2.5h). Roads: Good state road. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: TSRTC buses from Hyderabad. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
450m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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