Chitradurga

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The town square and granary at Chitradurga Fort.
The town square and granary at Chitradurga Fort.
Known as Kallina Kote or stone fortress, this place is steeped in legend and history. It's believed to be the place where a great ballet was fought with the boulders having been used as arsenal. In any case, it is a great day trip with lots to explore, learn and photograph. #InStone
Chitradurga Fort or as the British called it Chitaldoorg, is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India. The fort's name Chitrakaldurga, which means 'picturesque fort' in Kannada, is the namesake of the town Chitradurga and its administrative district.[1][2][3]

The fort was built in stages between the 17th and 18th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region, including the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas as well as the Nayakas of Chitradurga, feudal lords in the Vijayanagar Empire. The Nayakas of Chitradurga, or Palegar Nayakas, were most responsible for the expansion of the fort between the 15th and 18th centuries. They were defeated by Hyder Ali at Chitradurga in 1779. Later the fort was expanded and strengthened by Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan,who succeeded Madakari Nayaka V, the last ruler of the Nayaka clan. The fort is built in a series of seven concentric fortification walls with various passages, a citadel, masjid, warehouses for grains and oil, water reservoirs and ancient temples. There are 18 temples in the upper fort and one huge temple in the lower fort. Among these temples the oldest and most interesting is the Hidimbeshwara temple. The masjid was an addition during Hyder Ali’s rule.[1][2][3] The fort's many interconnecting tanks were used to harvest rainwater, and the fort was said to never suffer from a water shortage.

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Amogha International Hotel

Amogha International Hotel

3 out of 5
Santhe Honda Rd at Santhepet Cross Rd Chitradurga Karnataka
The price is S$23 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
S$23
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chitradurga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Chitradurga Fort and Tungabhadra River are located ...
5/10 (6 reviews)
The room without AC and breakfast even though it was not mentioned at the time of booking. Location very congested and smelly.

Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2024

Amogha International Hotel
Vishwas Comforts

Vishwas Comforts

3 out of 5
Kavadigarahatti Main Road Chitradurga Karnataka
The price is S$19 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
S$19
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Chitradurga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chandravalli Archaeological Site and Tungabhadra ...
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SPR COMFORTS

SPR COMFORTS

2 out of 5
Medhehalli Rd Vijayanagar Chitradurga KA
The price is S$20 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
S$20
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Chitradurga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tungabhadra River and Chitradurga Fort are located ...
SPR COMFORTS
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Sunset Cafe Beach Stay

3 out of 5
Middle Beach, near Kariyappa Temple, Kumta Karnataka
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8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Three chill days at the beach
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Deralakatte Mangalore LAGOON MALL 2ND Mangaluru Karnataka
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Tristar Service Apartments

Tristar Service Apartments

3 out of 5
1216, 100 ft Road Bengaluru
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8/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Poor response to queries and request.Half of equipments such as TV wifi and hot watwer were not working or tripping frequently

Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2024

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It is a tourist attraction place. One can visit Vani Vilas Sagar. Famous fort. Many film shooting spots can be seen. Nagarahaavu film shooting spots are famous.