Golconda Fort, Hyderabad. Important visiting information

Opening Time : 09:00 AM Closing Time : 05:00 PM
Closed ON : Friday Closed on public holidays : No
Entery fee : Rs. 10 for Indian Nationals, Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals Authorization : No
Contact No : +91 40 23512401 View address & how to reach
Seasonal Feature : The Sound and Light Show: Winter: 7:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M and summers and 6:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M Fees: Rs.40 per person
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    Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

    More about Golconda Fort, Hyderabad and Historical Information

    Located in the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, the majestic Golconda Fort is a legacy of the Qutb Shahi rulers to the city. The fort was built around the 12th-16th centuries on a granite hill, with huge stones weighing several tons. Its elegant architecture is reminiscent of the Nawabi influence. It is a cleverly designed fort- a single clap at the entrance reverberates through the structure, an early warning system for imminent danger. The majestic fort looked out over grand gardens and crystal clear fountains, which unfortunately now lay in ruins. Beautiful temples, mosques and halls all rest within the walls of this fort, that spreads over an area of about 11km. It is said that the Qutb Shahi kings were buried in beautifully carved graves within the fort walls. The fort is guarded by the Fateh Darwaza or the victory gate, through which Aurangzeb marched after his triumph. The gate is studded with giant iron spikes to prevent elephants from battering it down. Although its architecture is fascinating, this fort is most famous as a centre of diamond trade. In fact, the biggest diamond in the world, the Kohinoor, is said to have been found here. 

    Golconda Fort, Hyderabad address and how to reach

    Address : Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

    How To Reach: By Train: 15.2 KM away from Secunderabad Railway Station
    By Air: 26.8 KM away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport


    Railway Address :Secunderabad Junction railway station, Railway Officer Colony, Botiguda, Bhoiguda, Secunderabad, Telangana 500025 Airport Address :Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500409

     

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