Golconda Fort

The Fort
Golconda Fort has four distinct forts inside it, with a 10 km outer wall with 87 semi - circular bastions. It has the great cannons to boast of, eight gateways, four draw bridges and royal apartments, mosques, temples inside the circumference of the fort. Then there is the Fateh Darwaza ( The Gate of Victory) with giant iron spikes. This Gate is also famous for its architecture - a hand clap at a peculiar point (ask your Guide for that particular point), below the dome at the entrance reverberates and can be heard at Bala Hisar Pavilion, the highest point around one kilometer away from the Darwaza. (In the olden days it acted as a warning for the residents of the Fort).

Golconda Fort has four distinct forts inside it, with a 10 km outer wall with 87 semi - circular bastions. It has the great cannons to boast of, eight gateways, four draw bridges and royal apartments, mosques, temples inside the circumference of the fort. Then there is the Fateh Darwaza ( The Gate of Victory) with giant iron spikes. This Gate is also famous for its architecture - a hand clap at a peculiar point (ask your Guide for that particular point), below the dome at the entrance reverberates and can be heard at Bala Hisar Pavilion, the highest point around one kilometer away from the Darwaza. (In the olden days it acted as a warning for the residents of the Fort).


In and Around

» The Clay Pipes :
Though they sound ordinary, these clay pipes fitted into the wall planks provided sufficient supply to the uphill residents. A series of Persian Wheels carried water to the upper terrace where the pipes channalised the water into gardens, kitchens, cisterns etc.

Not to be Missed

» The Sound and Light Show :
This is the show which brings along the past with audio and video. Dance, music and rythm follows as the show proceeds with the history of Golconda. The show is presented in Telgu, English and Hindi.
Show Timings: Winter (November - February) 6:30pm, Summer (March - October) 7:00pm
Duration: 55 minutes
In English: Wednesday, Sunday In Hindi: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday In Telugu: Thursday Closed on: Mondays
*Contact us for getting the tickets of the show and the timings of the show (the timings are subject to change).

Our Suggestions

• Its not only the fort thats beautiful but also the Golconda city, if you are here do go around the city for a wonderful experience. Char Minar, Hussain Sagar, Birla Temple are some of the places to go for in Hydeabad. Contact us for a one day tour.
• Keep your baggages light as most of the travelling things are easily avialable in the city.
• Less number of clothes would make for a good travelling, kep them light.
• Do not forget to taste the delicacies of Hydeabad especially the kebabs which are famous worldover. (Ask your tour guide for the rich experience of Hyderabadi Cuisine).
• Make a trip of at least 3-4 days to have a relaxed tour.
• Bring along your children as its a beautiful city to tour around.
• For any queries, contact us.