UDAYAGIRI FORT
AT
NELLORE
Udayagiri Fort is located
about 100 kms from Nellore atop a hill at a height of 3079 feet. It boasts of
great natural beauty with lush vegetation and beautiful waterfalls. Access to
fort is only by steps and there is no road to the fort.
During the rule of the
Gajapathis and the Vijayanagar Rulers, this town grew to great splendor. The
ruins of 365 Temples found in the town reflected the sculpture and architecture
of various periods.
The structures on the hill
such as the Ranganatha Temple reflects Chola culture, the Balakrishna Mandiram
reflects Pallava culture and the Paruveta Mandapam reflects Vijayanagara
culture. Other structures include Chinna Masjid and Pedda Masjid.
Udayagiri Fort is located
at an altitude of 3079 feet above sea level. Situated around 100 kms from
Nellore, the fort is in a picturesque environment. The village Udayagiri is
situated on hilltop and this hill is famously known as Sanjeevi Hills.
A wide range of plants of
medicinal value is found here. Evidences available on Udayagiri relate its
history from 14th century. The place was then the capital of Langula Gajapati
and then it was ruled by the famous Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagar around
1512.
The fort had been under
the control of various rulers including Cholas, Pallavas and subsequently it
came into the hands of Vijayanagar rulers. It was conquered by Islamic rulers
as well.
There were 13 buildings in
the fort and several temples as well. The influences of various rulers that
ruled the fort can be seen in the temples constructed by them during their
reign. The fort, in overall, is a blend of various cultures and a fine example
of the artistic skills of the bygone era.
A great sufi saint
belonging to the 18th century. Rahamathulla Nayab Rasool got absorbed in the
higher selfhere. every year the sandal festival is celebrated on the 29th of
Rabi-UI-Aval month.
The hill of Udayagiri is
also popularly known a Sanjeevi Hills as ther are so many medicinal plants on
the hill. this place can be developed on par with Golconda Fort of Hyderabad.
It is possible to introduce attraction like Light and sound show etc.,
By Air
Chennai is most convenient
city to reach Udayagiri through airplane. Chennai is only 280 km far from
Udayagiri and local buses are available for the destination. Other big airports
available for Udayagiri are Hyderabad and Bangalore (only 380 kms away).
By Rail
Closest railway station is
Kavali located at only gap of 75 kms from Udayagiri. Hyderabad is next big
closer city for Udayagiri placed at 410 km distance. Direct bus is available
from Hyderabad for Udayagiri. Some other Telangana regions are also having
buses for Udayagiri such as Nizamabad, Warangal and Karimnagar.
By Road
If you have planned to
visit the spot then closer station to reach Udayagiri is Nellore located at
only gap of 96 kms. Road is the best mode to reach Udayagiri as the hills are
quite dangerous to drive so you must be careful if going through own vehicle.
State buses are running daily from various parts such as Kavali, Atmakur,
Nellore and Ongole.
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