Golgonda Fort - Acoustics System Is The Most Impressive Features Of This Fort

GOLGONDA FORT

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HYDERABAD

One of the most spectacular monuments of India, Golkonda fort is located 11kms west of Hyderabad.  This historic fort derives its name from the Telugu word “Golla Konda” which means Shepherd’s hill.

 The fort stands on a 400 ft high hill and was initially built by the Kakatiya dynasty in the twelfth century.The Golkonda fort is divided into four distinct forts. The exceptional architecture still shines through in each of the apartments, halls, temples, mosques and even the stables.

The important structures inside the fort are the striking Silai Khana, a three-storied armory building, Nagina Bagh, guide lines, Akkanna-Madanna Offices, Ramdas jail, Darbar hall and a Masjib founded by Ibrahim Qutub Shah. Moreover, the fort also has an ingeniously evolved water supply system.

Apart from its impressive exterior, there are quite a few attractions within the fort. One of the most impressive features of this fort is its acoustics system. By means of this system, a hand clap sounded at the fort’s main gate, the grand portico, can be heard clearly at the ‘Bala Hissar’, the highest point a kilometer away.

The Golconda fort has 10 km long outer wall with 87 semicircular bastions, eight gateways and four drawbridges. The entrance by ‘Fateh Darwaza’.

 The whole Golconda fort is spread in 11 km of total area and a visit to the whole fort provides you the architect beauty in many of the walls, pavilions, entrances and domes.

 Its divided into four district forts and the present gardens of the fort has lost its fragrance for which they were known 400 years ago. The main entrance of the fort is located on the eastern side through Bala Hissar Gate. The gate is decorated with roundels, yalis, peacocks and lions designs which is a blend of Hindu -Muslim architecture.

Its said that there is a secret tunnel built underground which leads to foot of the hill from the ‘Durbar Hall’ and also there is a secret tunnel which leads you til Charminar. This fort also has the tombs of Qutub Shahi kings.

The Golconda fort is open from 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM on all the days except Friday’s.

 The entry fees per head is Rs 5 per head and foreign tourists the fees is Rs 100 per head.

 A charge of Rs 25 is taken extra for videos inside the fort.

 There is a popular Sound & Light show held in English daily at 7 PM which depicts the glory of Golconda Fort.

 The voice of this show is provided by Amitabh Bachchan.

 Telugu version of it is played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with Hindi versions on Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Golgonda port - A hand clap sounded at the main gate can be heard clearly at a kilometer away.

Located around 11 km from the city the fort is easily accessible by all modes of local transport.