Bengaluru Trip Overview
Visit Chitradurga Fort that is situated in the midst of seven hills made of the oldest granite formation in the country. Huge boulders can be seen in the precincts of the fort that add to the scenic beauty of this location. This fort has a close association with the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.
Highlights:
• Granite rock formations
• Snake sculpture
• Seven layers of fortification
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Visit Chitradurga Fort that is situated in the midst of seven hills made of the oldest granite formation in the country. Huge boulders can be seen in the precincts of the fort that add to the scenic beauty of this location. This fort has a close association with the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.
Highlights:
• Granite rock formations
• Snake sculpture
• Seven layers of fortification
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chitradurga Fort, State Highway 48, Chitradurga India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Chitradurga, which is around 3 hours drive from Bangalore.
The fort is surrounded by seven hills and there is a wall built around each of them. This seven layered fortification made it one of the most impregnable forts of India. At the entrance to the fort is a sculpture of a long spiral snake. Chitradurga Fort is said to have had 19 majestic gateways, 38 smaller doors, 35 special entry points and 4 secret entrances. Your guide will show you the ruins of several architectural marvels that lie scattered over the sprawling grounds of the fort.
After the visit to the fort, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded). After lunch you will be driven back to Bangalore and dropped-off at your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours