Visit in the morning, when the weather is perfect to climb 360 steps one way.
Originally, 12th Cen Kakatiya Fort of Hindu rulers is 12 kms from city. Clap
while you nap at the entrance. Fascinating views from Baradari (400 ft) plains
and royal necropolis. The outer wall is 8 kms with 87 semi-circular bastions
and 8 gates. In 1687 it fell to the marching Aurangzeb 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 are 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. The sound and light show inside the fort is the best in India.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel Pickup & Dropoff from Hyderabad City
✔ English Speaking Guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Parking fees
✖ Entrance Fees
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Hanvi Inn
2. OYO 47332 Hotel Dolphin
3. FabHotel Arastu Plaza
4. Fortune Park Vallabha
5. Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
6. OYO Flagship 23191 Hotel Raj Madan Ameerpet
7. Hotel City Inn
8. Reliant Suites & Sunrise
9. The Manohar Hyderabad
10. OYO 9302 Hotel Baseraa Inn
11. Treebo Trend Dove
12. Capital O 22904 Sai Guest House
13. OYO 6648 Hotel Royal Residency
14. OYO 29230 Ik London Residency
15. Hotel Shilpi's Classic Court
16. Capital O 18725 Sr Grand
17. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad Banjara Hills
18. OYO 14096 Pranati Guest House
19. Manjira Hotel
20. SPOT ON 67469 Hotel Rahath Lodge
Additional Info: We Pickup any Hotel in Hyderabad City Area
Itinerary
1
Golconda Fort
Situated west of Hyderabad, Golkonda Fort is like a tiny kingdom in itself. Colossal stone walls, rusted gates and ruins, reveal secrets of the Golkonda Fort, its grandeur and a bygone era. It was once a city of diamond trade and hence some brilliant gems like the koh-i-Noor and the Darya-i-Noor were excavated from the mines around Golkonda.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Qutb Shahi Tombs
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. The sound and light show inside the fort is the best in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
