Chitradurga
Travel Guide
![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258978/ce8102d8-3a49-4fea-b521-ae9a7e5b3446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Chitradurga
Amogha International Hotel
Santhe Honda Rd at Santhepet Cross Rd Chitradurga Karnataka
Stay at this hotel in Chitradurga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chitradurga Fort and Tungabhadra River are located ...
Vishwas Comforts
Kavadigarahatti Main Road Chitradurga Karnataka
Stay at this hotel in Chitradurga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chandravalli Archaeological Site and Tungabhadra ...
SPR COMFORTS
Medhehalli Rd Vijayanagar Chitradurga KA
Stay at this lodge in Chitradurga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tungabhadra River and Chitradurga Fort are located ...
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![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258978/ce8102d8-3a49-4fea-b521-ae9a7e5b3446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Chitradurga Fort
Learn about the local history of Chitradurga when you spend time at Chitradurga Fort. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Tungabhadra River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tungabhadra River during your travels in Chitradurga. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital
Though Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chitradurga while you are here.
Things to do
Hampi/Chitradurga/Badami/Aihole/Pattadkal from Bangalore in 3days
$554
per adult
A 4-day tour to Chitradurga/Badami/Aihole/Pattadkal/Bijapur/Hampi
$665
per adult
Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Bangalore to Hampi & Badami- 8days 7nights
$2,133
per adult
