Private Half-Day Tour: Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs from Hyderabad
Description
Join us for the private half-day tour to the amazing Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs from Hyderabad. Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you during the tour and explain all the history and interesting aspects of this magnificent fort that was built around the 13th century. Later visit the nearby Qutb Shahi Tombs that were built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches as a distinctive style that integrates Pashtun, Persian and Hindu architecture.
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Golconda Fort Hyderabad is an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture. Located at a distance of 11km from the city, it is the most famous of all Hyderabad sightseeing places. The name of the fort has been derived from the Telugu words "Golla" and "Konda" which together means 'Shepherd's Hill'. Founded in the approximately 12th Century by the Kakatiya Kings, this massive Golconda Fort with eight gates and 87 bastions was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings.
Located at a distance of approximately 850 metres away from the Banjara Darwaza of Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs consist of tombs of seven Qutub Shahi rulers. Considered to be few of the oldest monuments of Hyderabad, these tombs captivate their visitors with the architectural excellence presenting a beautiful blend of Persian and Indian architectural styles. You can see the influences of Hindu, Pathan, Deccan as well as Persian styles in the structure of tombs.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick-up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Hyderabad city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Group discount is available for group size of 2+
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, including on uneven surfaces
Reviews(1)
<p>The fort is very cool. We were particularly impressed by the reservoir system that was built to transport water to the top of the foot long before we would have thought such technology existed. It is a steep walk up and down, which was a bit challenging for the older member of our party and one with knee troubles. The tombs were somewhat interesting but not worth more than the 15 minutes we stopped there. We were traveling with two small children who were a little bored by the historical explanations that the adults among us found quite interesting the guide could have made more of an attempt to adapt given the children's attention spans. But overall our guide was great and quite knowledgeable and we were pleased.</p>
