RAYADURAGAM FORT
Rayadurgam, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Rayadurgam Fort is one of the oldest forts in Andhra Pradesh and was constructed at an elevation of 2727 Feet. The Rayadurgam Fort comprises of several layers of inner Forts that made the access difficult. The Fort played a significant role during the reign of the rulers of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Rayadurgam Fort is one of the chief tourist destinations in Rayadurgam town. Majority of the Fort stands strong till date.
Interesting Facts
- A wonderful temple for Lord Ganapathi known as Dhasabhuja Ganapathi Temple has been built in the fort. It was carved out from a 4 Meters high monolithic stone.
- In the middle of the fort hill, there are four caves with few good carvings.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to October
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 | 06:00 AM | 08:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Rayadurg Old Bus Station |
1 KM | 0866-257-0005 |
 Rayadurg Junction |
1.4 KM | 08495251500 |
 Kempegowda International Airport |
228 KM | 1800-425-4425 |
What to Carry
Carry water and light foodSuitable For
Adults
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is available for 10 cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Rayadurgam | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple is 2800 feet above sea level with Vijayanagara style
SRI CHINTALA VENKATARAMANA SWAMY TEMPLE
A 16th century Marvel in Andhra Pradesh
SRI BUGGA RAMA LINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
A perennial underground stream at the spot where the Lingam is consecrated
SRI ALURU KONA RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Still a mystrey on how people lift great stones uphill
Nearest Attractions
DamPENNA AHOBILAM DR K S P A B R DAM
An irrigation project located across Penner River
Heritage MonumentsJAINA TEMPLE
Temple belong to 16 century
MuseumHEMAVATHI ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Museum is within the temple premises of Hemavathi
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