Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

When we think of HYDERABAD we first remember GOLCONDA FORT. It is a beautiful monument located on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city, India. It is 11 km away from the city. It is built on a granite hill having a height of 120 meters. Golconda is also known as “ Golla  Konda ” or “Shepherd’s hill” in telugu. 

Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali was the builder of Golconda. He had ruled the kingdom of Golconda from 1521 and was the fourth Qutb King. Golconda is very famous for diamond trade. Golconda consists of  four forts. Inside the fort it has eight gateways, temples, number of  halls, mosques etc. The main gate is Fateh Darwaza. The main entrance of fort is Bala Hissar Gate situated on the eastern side and above the doors it has peacocks. When you clap your hands below the dome at the entrance continuously we can heard at the “Bala Hissar”, almost one km away, in case of any attack for royals it worked as a warning note. The gates of fort are decorated with iron spikes. They used spikes because to keep fort safe from elephants. The fort also has tombs, this tombs are situated 1km north of the outer wall of Golconda. You can see Taramathi Gana and premathi Nritya Mandir outside of Golconda fort. You can enjoy the light and sound show in gonconda fort. The shows start at evening and the show timing in winter are 6:30 pm and in summer are 7 pm. Entrance fee is 120 for adults and 100 for children.