7 Stunning Forts In South India That You Should Explore

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 08, 2024

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

A fortified castle in Hyderabad, Telangana, has stunning architecture, panoramic city views, and historic buildings such as Fateh Darwaza and the "clapping hands" effect.

Bekal Fort, Kerala

Erected by Ikkeri Nayakas in 17th-century Kerala, it provides breathtaking vistas, tranquil beaches, and well-preserved bastions within lush green surroundings overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu

A 16th-century fort in Tamil Nadu, has a mosque, a temple, and the Jalakanteshwara temple, which is known for its unusual double-walled defence system.

Chitradurga Fort, Karnataka

It is known for its distinctive rock-cut architecture, elaborate defence systems, seven encircling walls, fortified entrances, ancient temples, and gigantic boulders.

Sindhudurg Fort, Maharashtra

A stone maritime marvel erected by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj off the Malvan coast in Maharashtra, with zigzag ramparts, bastions, and a Shivaji Maharaj shrine.

Bellary Fort, Karnataka

It is a historical hill fort in Karnataka, which has historic architecture such as the Upper and Lower Forts, ancient temples, and a granary with panoramic views.

Palakkad Fort, Karnataka

Erected by Hyder Ali in the 18th century, is a strategically important stronghold in Palakkad, Kerala, notable for its well-preserved granite construction and Hanuman temple.

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