History Oriented Visit to ChitraDurga Fort - Karnataka
Details
Event Notes :
Open to any one those who are FIT
Where : ChitraDurga Fort&Chandravalli caves
Grade : Easy - More about History :
Damages : 1900 /- ( Food excluded) Anything more or less will be shared amongst equally
About Place :
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Hyderabad Trekking Club - HTC going to Explore History of ChitraDurga Fort.
Chitradurga derives its name from Chitrakaldurga. It is located at a distance of 202 kms Northwest of Bangalore. History dates Chitradurga District to the period of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Located at the base of a chain of lofty peaks, Chitradurga is characterized by its stunning boulder-strewn landscape. The whole district lies in the valley of the Vedavati River, with the Tungabhadra river flowing in the Northwest.
Chitradurga Fort is renowned for its Kallina Kote / Ukinna kote / Yelu Suttina kote which was built in parts by the Palegar Veer "Madakari Nayaka"
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/0/e/2/event_94024322.jpegThe old walled Town houses the impressive fort, built on the north eastern base of a cluster of rocky hills, qualifying it to be a Giridurga, or hill fortress. Though the construction of this fort commenced during 10th Century A.D it was completed only in 18th Century A.D during the rule of Palegars, with the latest additions being in the years leading to the 19th century, during the reign of Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan.
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/5/0/event_94024432.jpegThe fort is fortified by seven circular walls, three of which are on the ground and four on the hill. Chitradurga fort is said to have had 19 majestic doors, 38 smaller doors, 35 special entry points and four secret entrances. The fort is entered through four gateways of the outermost wall. The foothills of the fort constitute the main residential area of the town. The Mel Durgas, forts on the hill are embellished with extensive fortifications, ramparts, bastions, batteries, watchtowers and entrances located at strategic points and house fourteen temples. Some of the fort’s important landmarks are Thuppada Kola Betta, Hidimbagiri, Zadaa Battery (Flag battery), Kahale Battery (Trumpet battery), Lal Battery (Red battery) and Nellikai Battery (Gooseberry battery). The main entrance to the fort, Kamanbhavi, has carvings of the seven – hooded cobra the legendary twin headed bird, Gandaberunda, the royal swan, Rajhamsa and lotus flowers.
There is ample scope for trekking, rock climbing and even a bit of mountaineering or just plain hiking. A whole day would be hardly enough too take in the beauty and splendour of Chitradurga Fort.
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/f/e/2/event_94028162.jpegChandravalli CAVES A tour of Chitradurga will take you to the scenic valley of Chandravalli located to the north west of Chitradurga. Chandravalli is an ancient archeological site and coins, inscriptions, ruins, stone images belonging to the Hoisala-Kadamb and Sathavahana period have been discovered at Huligondi, Basavanagondi, Baralagondi and other locations of Chandravalli. A rock inscription seen near Bhairaweshvara temple here links Chandravalli to the reign of Kadamba Mayura Verma. There are a few underground caves and stone temples located here where many saints are said to have meditated. The place is also called Ankali Matha.
Itinerary:
DAY 1 : start from Kachiguda at 0530 PM
DAY 2 : Reach ChitraDurga at 0630AM; 0730 Get rooms. Refresh. Breakfast.
Visit to Fort and other prominent places near by.
DAY 3 : Chandravalli caves and other temples: Vani Vilas Dam if time permits.
DAY 4 : Reach Hyderabad by 0630AM. Say TATA- BYE BYE.
Approx Cost : 1900 /- (Excluding Food Anything more or less will be shared amongst equally)
Account Details Mentioned at the end of this page. HTC Refund Rules apply.
Things to Bring :
Mandatory:
- A Rucksack / haversack, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on ur back,
- Water bottles - which can carry 2 lts
- Walking /trekking /sport shoes.
- Torch / Flashlight /headlight
- Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)
Optional:
a) Refreshments / energy bars (to make new friends)
b) Medicines you need
c) sun hat/ screen ( for the ladies and fair and handsome)
d) Camera (to makes others jealous of what they missed)
Organizer:
SoorYa : Reachme @ 9346901222 or prakash.yks@gmail.com
Account Details:
Last Date to do payments: 29th FEB 2012
Account Name : KOTI SURYAPRAKASH Y
Account No : 004801593001
Bank: ICICI bank
Branch Name : Secunderabad
IFSC Code : ICIC0000048
Send a mail after transition with ID.