Peak Season
Kolanupaka in January
Telangana, India
January is perfect for contemplating the 2000-year-old jade Mahaveer
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — cool temple visit
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good. public transport: Buses from Bhongir. from nearest city: Hyderabad 80km (2h), Bhongir 20km (30min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Bhongir — 20km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) — Educational — ancient history, Quick visit (1 hour), Flat site — stroller OK
Elevation
340m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓heritage-lovers
- ✓jain-pilgrims
Who should think twice
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak — cool temple visit |
| February | 5/5 | February morning light on the jade statue is transcendent |
| March | 4/5 | March begins Mahavir Jayanti preparations — the temple comes… |
| April | 4/5 | April Mahavir Jayanti at the jade temple is a Jain pilgrimage… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | July at Kolanupaka: 25–32°C, Telangana monsoon greening the Jain temple grounds. Quiet visit — workable, moat full, paths muddy. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Kolanupaka: 24–30°C, quiet Telangana monsoon. Jade Mahaveer darshan contemplative — doable, offbeat temple village you'll have to yourself. |
| September | 4/5 | September freshness suits the ancient temple… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — Dussehra period |
| November | 5/5 | November is ideal — the jade statue gleams in cool temple light |
| December | 5/5 | December serenity at this 2000-year-old site is deeply moving |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 80km (2h), Bhongir 20km (30min). Roads: Good. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Bhongir. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
340m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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