Kondapalli Fort

About Kondapalli Fort:

The Kondapalli Fort was constructed in the 14th century by the Musunuri Nayaks. The control of the fort was taken by several rulers since the 14th century. In 1453, the son of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva, Hamvira, won the entire Kondaveeru Territory.

Kondapalli fort has three entry gates, with the first one built with one block of granite. This gate is called the Dargha Darwaza, and it is about 12 feet wide and 16 feet high. The second entrance is on the other side of the hill and is called the Golconda Darwaza. This entrance leads to the village of Jaggaiahpet. The striking fort has several towers and battlements, a reservoir with a spring and some water tanks. The Tanisha Mahal is located at the far end of the fortress perched in between two hills. Kondapalli fort is also called as Kondapalli Kota and was built by the Musunuri Nayaks in the district. Many consider this imperial fort has roots in parallel histories. It served as a military fortification during the British era and was said to have been built as a centre of recreation, business and trade during the 14th century.

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Activity:

Looks extremely attractive from outside and therefore attracts a large number of tourists
Best Time to Visit: November, Monsoon, December, January, Winter, February, March, Spring
Location: vijayawada , Andhra Pradesh, India

How to Reach There:

Airport: Vijayawada Airport

The nearest Airport Vijayawada Airport . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Vijayawada Airport to Kondapalli Fort is 24.4Kms

Railway Station: Vijayawada Junction railway station

The nearest Railway station Vijayawada Junction railway station. We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Vijayawada Junction railway station to Kondapalli Fort is 24.4kms

Bus Stand: vijayawada bus station

The nearest Bus Stand is vijayawada bus station. We need to take an private vehicle the distance between vijayawada bus station to Kondapalli Fort is 24.4Kms

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