The Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs (Evening Tour)

Price including taxes – INR 2500/- per person
Transportation in Coaches
Minimum – 10 persons, Maximum – 30 persons
Includes transportation, entry tickets & bottled water in the vehicle

Schedule
Saturday, 5 April – 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, 8 April – 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday, 10 April – 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Itinerary
Drive from HICC to the Qutb Shahi Tombs – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Tour of the tombs – 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Drive to the Fort – 4:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Tour of the Fort – 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm
Drive back to HICC – 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm

The Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs (Morning Tour)

Price including taxes – INR 2300/- per person
Transportation in Coaches
Minimum – 10 persons, Maximum – 30 persons
Includes transportation, entry tickets & bottled water in the vehicle

Schedule
Sunday, 6 April. – 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
Monday, 7 April – 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
Wednesday, 9 April – 8:30 am to 12:15 pm
Friday, 11 April – 8:30 am to 12:15 pm

Itinerary
Drive from HICC to the Fort – 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Tour of the Fort – 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Drive to the Qutb Shahi Tombs – 10:30 am to 10:45 am
Tour of the tombs – 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Drive back to HICC – 11:45 am to 12:15 pm

The Golkonda Fort

The Golkonda Fort is one of the most impressive forts in the country and was the only centre for diamond trade in the 16th century. As the initial capital city of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty that ruled this region between 1518 and 1687, the architecture includes some amazingly advanced acoustics systems that were used for signalling approaching enemy as well as for detecting conspiracies being hatched in palace corners.

Given the heat in April, we will be doing only the lower portion of the Fort.

The Qutb Shahi Tombs

The Qutb Shahi Tombs
The rulers of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty had a tradition of constructing their tombs during their lifetime. The Emperors tried to outdo their predecessor and the magnificence of the architecture advanced over time. The tombs tower over the landscape majestically. This architecture is a fascinating mix of Persian and the local styles. Remnants of the blue tile work on some of these elegant structures give us a peek into the richness of that was a trademark of this dynasty.

Note: While the lower areas of the Fort have some wheelchair access, certain areas of the Fort and the Qutb Shahi Tombs cannot be accessed on a wheelchair. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry a umbrella/hat.