Recommended Duration : 2 hours This temple has the high historical importance as it was built by Harihar Bukka Raya who was founder of Vijaynagar Empire. Every year on day of Maha Shivratri large number of devotees visit from all over Andhra Pradesh. Lord Shiva, Parvati and Nandi are main deities in this temple. Location […]
Vijayapura (Bijapur)- The ruins of Adil Shahi
Recommended duration One day if you want to see only popular monuments like Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bara Kaman, Malik-e-Maidan cannon, two days if you want to see all other monuments mentioned here. Day 1 : 1 PM to 6 PM Kumatgi (Summer Palace) – Jahan Begum Tomb – Chhota Gumbaz (Ain-ul-Mulk Tomb) – Jumma […]
Gandikota Fort – A fort forgotten by State
Recommended Duration – 2 hours Had a weekend plan to attend a friend’s brothers wedding at Nandayal with some of my office colleague. So we drove to Nandayal from bangalore making pit-stops at Bellur caves and taking a small detour for Yaganti. On our way back from Nandayal we decided to cover Gandikota, the day […]
Belum caves- India’s Second Longest limestone caves
Recommended Duration – 3 hours Information for tourists It is located in Belum village. There is a Andhra Pradesh Tourism Dev Corp Ltd (APSTDC) Guest house which can be booked online. There are no restaurants nearby so go there with your arrangements. The place is safe and guards are there. The caves are well ventilated […]
Chitradurga Fort- An anthology of travel experience
Recommended duration : 3.5 hours. I suggest to stay here for a day at KSTDC Mayura Yatri Niwas and try hands on fort trekking next day morning. The fort opens at 6 AM. Seen many forts but this is a unique fort. If you are interested in long drive and trekking, Staying in a cool […]
Chittorgarh Fort – One Thousand year old UNESCO World Heritage
This fort construction ranges from 8th century AD to 16th century. The fort is worth seeing. Really speaking it is the best forts I saw of its period if we compare with Kalinjar or Ranthambore. Amer fort was built much later. I reached Chittorgarh on March 24th 11 AM. Took rest after check in. In […]
