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KONDAVEEDU FORT

Kondaveedu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Kondaveedu Fort is an ancient hill fortress located at Kondaveedu village in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the historical forts in Andhra Pradesh and among the famous Amaravati Tourist Places. Kondaveedu Fort was constructed during the time of Telugu Chodas, strengthened by Kakatiyas and occupied by Prolaya Vema Reddy who shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondaveedu in 1323 A.D. Later it was taken over by Gajpathis of Orissa and ravaged by the Bahmani Sultans in 1458. The Vijayanagara Emperor Krishnadevaraya captured it in 1516. The Golconda Sultans fought for the fort in 1531, 1536 and 1579, and Sultan Quli Qutb Shah finally captured it in 1579, renaming it as Murtuzanagar. Later it was recaptured by the Mughal army of Aurangzeb in 1687 and the fort came under the control of the French colonists in 1752 when it was extensively fortified. It passed on to the English imperialists who got control of the fort in 1788 but abandoned it in the early 19th century in favour of Guntur.

There are two other forts nearby. All the three forts on top of the narrow hill range are now in ruins. At an altitude of about 1700 Feet, the earliest one date back to 12th century and was considered then as one of the strongest forts in the region. It comprises huge ramparts, warehouses, granaries and wells. There are two entry gates into the forts, called the 'Kolepalli Darwaza' and the 'Nadella Darwaza'. The entrance gate is three-storied, massive and made of granite stone blocks. A building built with rock pillars and covered with rock slabs, has 110 meters long inscriptions. A defense bunker is also seen. The source of water supply to the inhabitants of the fort was from three sources namely, the Mutyalamma Cheruvu, the Puttalamma Cheruvu and the Vedulla Cheruvu.

Interesting Facts

  • There are temples and pillared halls inside the fort which attract many tourists. Trikoteshwara Swamy Temple, Gopinatha Temple and Kathulabave are some of the main attractions.
  • A mosque is also located within the fort and is said to have been built with temple ruins.
  • Early in 2019, remains of a Buddhist stupa were found under a dilapidated Hindu Temple at Kondaveedu Fort.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

October to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
  • Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the monument.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
05:00 AM 06:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Phirangipuram Bus Stand
10.8 KM 0866-257-0005
Phirangipuram Railway Station
11.4 KM 139
Vijayawada International Airport
80 KM 0866-2846729

What to Carry

Carry water and light food

Suitable For

Adults Children

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants Lockers First Aid

Parking

Parking is available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Guntur 32 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI MALLESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Pedakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

It is believed that the great sage Agastya worshipped here

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SRI TRIKOTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Kotappakonda, Andhra Pradesh, India

Temple is constructed at the height of 600 feet

Distance: 47.7 KM
SRI PANAKALA NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
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It is believed that this Kshetram grants Moksha with a single visit

Distance: 51 KM
SRI AMARALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
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It is one among the famous Pancharamas temples of Andhra Pradesh

Distance: 53.5 KM
SRI ANANTHA PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE
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It is the example of Indian Rock Cut architecture and a testimonial of ancient Viswa Karma Stapathis

Distance: 56 KM
SRI KAPOTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Chejarla, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

The temple at Chejarla was built during fourth and 5th century A.D.

Distance: 60.6 KM

Nearest Attractions

MuseumBAUDHASREE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
  Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

The museum is established in the year1992

Distance:26.3 KM
OutdoorHAAILAND RESORT AND THEME PARK
  Chinakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

A perfect backdrop for a leisure getaway

Distance:45.8 KM
Heritage MonumentsROCK CUT CAVE
  Sitanagaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

An eminent example of Indian rock-cut architecture

Distance:57.6 KM
BeachSURYALANKA BEACH
  Bapatla, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

The beach is famous for the sweeping views of the sun, sea and sand

Distance:70.6 KM

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KONDAVEEDU FORT

Kondaveedu Fort, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

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