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Karnataka Monuments - Gulbarga Fort

Gulbarga Fort

The Gulbarga fort is found in the history as a major pawn in the game for thrones, changing hands with every passing kingdom. Gulbarga was under the reign of the Bahmani Rulers for a very long time and even now we can see the remnants embraced with the culture of the ancient times.

Gulbarga is also a land rich in agriculture because of the two rivers Bhima and Krishna flowing through this region. Gulbarga is indeed, acclaimed as an eternal bliss for the tourists traveling to the Deccan Plateau.

The speckled forms of art and culture prevailing around the region gives many interesting experiences to the history lovers.

Speciality Of The Place:

The most important tourist attraction in Gulbarga is the Gulbarga Fort. The splendid structure has stood with time while other temples and mosques got destroyed due to invasions and natural disasters. The elegant domes and the arched columns built in a picturesquely beautiful manner is not found in any of the other mosques in the country. Some of the historians acclaim that the architectural style of this mosque is found to be similar to that of the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.

What will you Experience?

There are many interesting locations around Gulbarga, which are worth paying a visit. Khwaja Bhande Nawaz Dargha, Jamma Masjid, Sharana Bashaveshwara Temple, Buddha Vihar are some of the interesting locations in Gulbarga.

Best Time to Visit:

Gulbarga is a year-round destination to explore and enjoy.

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  Hyderabad is the nearest international airport at a distance of 190 km from where Gulbarga can be reached within four hours of travel by road.

 By Rail -  Gulbarga is one of the busiest railway stations in Karnataka located in the rail corridor with trains from Mumbai, Mysore, Bangalore and Chennai halting at Gulbarga.

By Road: Gulbarga is well connected with all the major cities in Karnataka and also with the neighbouring states. The well-maintained network of roads makes your travel comfortable to reach the destination.