Tour Packages for Golconda

The city that was once popular for its jewels is now known as the ruined city of India. Lying just 11 kms from the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Golconda is now only famous for it's much talked about fort that is in shambles today. From 1364-1512, Golconda was the capital of the Bahmani Kingdon and after that it became the capital of Muslim Sultanate of Golconda till the time Aurangzab, a Mughal Emperor, captured it in 1687, and that saw the gradual descend of Golconda.

Golconda got its name from 'Golla Konda', which in Telgu means the Shepherd's Hill and has an interesting tale attached to it. It is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the rocky hill of 'Mangalavaram'. As the incident reached the Kakatiya King, who was ruling at that time, a mud fort was built around that holy spot and after nearly 200 years, the Bahamini rulers took possession of the fort. Later during early 16th century the first three Qutub Shahi Leaders expanded the fort into a colossal granite structure stretching 5 kms in circumference. The glory of this fort however ended with the envasion of Aurangzeb into the place who left almost completely destroyed and can be witnessed on Tours to Golconda.

Today the name Fort is synonymous to Golconda as people from all over the world who come to visit India do go to glimpse this architectural marvel. The fort is unique is many ways and can be explored by you on the Tours to Golconda. Constructed at 400 ft in height and 120 m above the plain, the fort that once housed administration, army and families of the rulers, now lays open for everyone to come and marvel this heroic monument that has been a witness to many eras of headship.