Bhongir Fort
భువనగిరి కోట
A medieval fort built on a huge single rock. Climbing to the top offers views over the plains, and it is also a local rock-climbing training site.
Bhongir Fort lies about 50 km northeast of Hyderabad. It was begun in the 11th century by Tribhuvanamalla VI of the Western Chalukya dynasty and occupies an egg-shaped monolithic granite outcrop about 150 metres high. The stone-stepped climb to the top takes about 40 minutes, passing the gateway, water reservoirs and remnants of the walls, with wide views from the summit. Entry is cheap, but there is little shade on the hill, so bring plenty of water. You can combine it with the Yadagirigutta temple for a day trip.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
- Ramoji Film City
- Paigah Tombs
- Spanish Mosque (Masjid Iqbal-ud-Daula)
- Telangana State Archaeology Museum
- Hussain Sagar & Buddha Statue
- Nizam's Museum (Purani Haveli)
- Birla Science Museum & Planetarium