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GADWAL FORT

Gadwal, Telangana, India

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Gadwal Fort is situated in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. Gadwal is one of the popular historical places to visit around Hyderabad. The most famous ruler and strongman of Gadwal called Peda Soma Bhupaludu (Somanadri) built this fort during 17th century. The Fort was constructed with huge walls and moats around the fort which made the Gadwal Fort very strong and impregnable. Presently part of the fort houses the college of Maharani Adi Laxmi Devamma (wife of Nalla Somanadri).

Interesting Facts

  • The fort has three temples Sri Chennakesava Temple, Ramalayam, Sri Venugopala Temple among which Chennakesava Temple is grand with large temple tower, stone mandapa and beatiful carvings.
  • Sri Pedda Soma Bhupala has defeated the Nawab of Kurnool and brought 32 feet long Cannon which was the biggest in the country which can be still seen in the fort.
  • Gadwal is also famous for silk sarees. The weavers are known for weaving smallest Silk Saree which can be kept in a match Box.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March 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
 09:00 AM 05:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Gadwal Bus Station
650 MTRS 040-30102829
Gadwal Railway Station
2.3 KM 08686856579
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
163 KM 040-66546370

What to Carry

Carry water bottle.

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 10 Cars.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Gadwal 1 KM

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GADWAL FORT

Gadwal Fort, Gadwal, Telangana, India

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