KOULAS FORT TREKKING
Jagannathapalle, Telangana, India
Koulas Fort is situated near Koulas village in Nizamabad district. Koulas Fort is a massive fort dating back to the 14th century, spread across 6 sq km and located in Jukkal mandal close to Bidar - Nanded road. This fort was built by Kakatiya rulers. This fort was conquered by Muslim rulers Bahamanis, Qutb Shahis and later occupied by the Nizams. The Koulas Fort was constructed in the semi Dravidian style at an altitude of about 1100 feet. There is a stream that stands as a natural moat to the fort. The fort is spread across 400 acres surrounded by large fortification wall with strong bastions. The fort houses several wonderfully built gateways, buildings, temples, mosques and other structures. There are about 20 large cannons spread across the fort. It has 52 small and big bastions along several water tanks. The fort temple and dargah were declared as protected monuments by the Archaeology Department.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
August to October
Do's & Dont's
- Avoid uncomfortable clothing during the activities (like sarees).
- Carrying jewellery or other valuables is not advisable.
- No smoking or consumption of alcohol before or during the activity.
- Kindly dispose of plastics in an appropriate manner.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bichkunda Bus Station |
19 KM | 040-30102829 |
 Bodhan Railway Station |
62.6 KM | 139 |
 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
170 KM | 040-66546370 |
What to Carry
**Sturdy and waterproof backpack (It will be advised that you pack light) **Water bottles (at least 2 liters of water) **Fresh clothes for two days **Extra set of clothes **Sunscreen and sunglasses **Cap/hat **Toiletries (Shampoo, towel, toothpaste, tissue paper, etc.) **Juice packs, Glucon-D etc. **Raincoat or a Poncho **Personal medication (if any) **Allergy medication (if any) **Mosquito repellent cream **A torch with new batteries (in case of emergency) **You can carry energy food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks etc.) **Camera (Optional)
Suitable For
Adults
Children
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Banswada | 28.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI NEELAKANTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Sun rays fall on The Siva Linga only on the Rathasaptami Day
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Second temple in India where Naranarayana is worshipped
DICHPALLY RAMAYALAM TEMPLE
Temple is constructed in Kakatiya style of architecture
SRI EKACHAKRESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Bheema had killed Demon Bakasura in this place
Nearest Attractions
DamNIZAM SAGAR DAM
Poject was constructed by the Erstwhile Nizam across Manjira river
FortNIZAMABAD FORT
The fort standing on a small hill at an altitude of about 300 m
MuseumDISTRICT HERITAGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM NIZAMABAD
Constructed in 1936 by 8th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan
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