Golconda Fort tour - private

General information

Destination
Hyderabad, India

Program details

Visit in the morning, when the weather is perfect to climb 360 steps oneway. Originally, 12th Cen Kakatiya Fort of Hindu rulers is 12 km from city. Clap while you nap at the entrance. Facinating views from Baradari (400 ft) plains and royal necropolis. The outer wall is 8 km with 87 semicircular bastions and 8 gates. In 1687 it fell to the marching Aurangazeb by means of treachery, latter used a prison by Nizams. Fabled treasure like Koh-i-noor is looted. Huge blocks of cut stone butting onto natural outcrops of granite, with several buildings for living, treasury, harems, mosques, baghs, baths and barracks. Royal Necropolis is located north west of the fort, out through Banjara Gate. Mostly from QUTUB Shahi period, large tombs have their own mosques. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah and Kulsum Begum Tombs are worth visiting.



Languages

English.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Please reconfirm the exact pick up point and time with the supplier at least 24 hours prior to confirmed tour date.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 12:30

Duration: 3,5 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you