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ELGANDAL FORT

Elgandal, Telangana, India

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Elgandal Fort is situated on the bank of the Maner River at Elgandal town in Karimnagar district of Telangana. This is one of the important historical sites to visit around Karimnagar & Hyderabad. The fort had been a centre of power of various dynasties, including the Kakatiya dynasty, Bahmanis, Qutub Shahis, Mughals and Asaf Jahis. The fort was appointed as the headquarters of Karimnagar during the rule of the Nizams of Hyderabad. In earlier times, Elgandal is also called as Bahudhanyapuram, Tellakandula and Veligandula. Elgandal Fort is one of the best survived forts in Telangana. The Fort is located on a hillock. There are 300 well laid steps providing access to the fort.

Interesting Facts

  • The temples of Nelakantha Swamy and Narasimha Swamy are also located inside this fort.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

April to August

Do's & Dont's

  • Tourists are advised to hire approved guides & photographers who exhibit their identity cards.
  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Please avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument, this may increase your security check time.
  • 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
 10:00 AM 06:30 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Karimnagar Bus Stand
13.6 KM 040-30102829
Karimnagar Railway Station
16.2 KM 07799767979
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
169 KM 040-66546370

What to Carry

Carry water bottle & snacks.

Suitable For

Adults Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 10 Cars.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Karimnagar 16 KM

Nearest Temples

VEERABHADRA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Kothakonda, Telangana, India

Temple was built by Kakatiya ruler Rudreswara in 15th C.E

Distance: 68.9 KM

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ELGANDAL FORT

Elgandal Fort, Elgandal, Telangana, India

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