About Koilkonda Fort:
Koilkonda Fort is situated at Koilkonda in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. This is one of the best one day trip from Hyderabad. Koilkonda Fort is the erstwhile outpost of the Qutab Shahi dynasty situated on a hilltop. To reach the top, one needs to hike across a deep gorge on the west or a series of streams if coming through east before reaching a plight of steps that leads to the fort.
To enter the Koilkonda Fort, seven gates have to be crossed. The first one spots an inscription of Ibrahim Qutab Shah that belongs to 1550 AD. Fourth gate leads to a dilapidated palace. There is also a mosque, an Idgah and a pond here. The Fort also has a ashurkhana dedicated to Bibi Fatima and is revered by both Hindus and Muslims. The first one spots an inscription of Ibrahim Qutab Shah that belongs to 1550 AD. Fourth gate leads to a dilapidated palace. There is also a mosque, an Idgah and a pond here. The Fort also has a ashurkhana dedicated to Bibi Fatima and is revered by both Hindus and Muslims.
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Activity:
This is an ideal weekend getaway from Hyderabad to spend full day. Koilkonda Fort is the erstwhile outpost of the Qutab Shahi dynasty situated on a hilltop.Best Time to Visit: December, January, Winter, February, March, Spring, April, May, June, July, Summer, August, September, Autumn, October, November, Monsoon
Location: Koilkonda, Mahabubnagar , Telangana, India
How to Reach There:
Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
The nearest Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Koilkonda Fort is 107Kms
Railway Station: Mahbubnagar railway station
The nearest Railway station Mahbubnagar railway station . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Mahbubnagar railway station to Koilkonda Fort is 25.4Kms
Bus Stand: Mahabubnagar Bus Station
The nearest Bus Stand is Mahabubnagar Bus Station. We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Mahabubnagar Bus Station to Koilkonda Fort is 24.9Kms