Bhongir or Bhuvanagiri is a town 47 km from Hyderabad in the Telangana state of India. Its biggest attraction is Bhongir Fort standing atop of monolithic hill.
Get in
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[edit]Take NH 202 (Warangal highway) from Hyderabad. You will cross Ghatkesar and Bibinagar en route. The Bhongir fort is visible from the highway. The locals will be more than helpful to guide you to the entrance of the fort. The car can reach the base of the hill, from where the trek starts.
By bus
[edit]- 1 Bhongir Bus Stand. It is on the Hyderabad - Warangal road and buses are available from Upal in Hyderabad. However, there is no transport from the bus stand to the fort.
By train
[edit]- 2 Bhongir railway station. It is on the Hyderabad-Warangal line. However there is no public transport from the station to the base of the hill
Get around
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Walking is the only option. Stairs lead to the fort located at the top of the hill.
See
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- 1 Bhongir Fort. A fort on a huge, isolated, monolithic rock at a commanding height of 610 metres above sea level. It was built in the 10th century by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI, and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. The fort was considered practically impregnable by invading armies. There is a moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armoury, stables, ponds, wells etc., and they make for fascinating viewing. The view from top of the surrounding countryside is breathtaking.
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]A couple of hotels are available.
- Shila Lodge.
Connect
[edit]Internet cafes are spread around town and are most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between ₹15-20/hr. B.S.N.L mobile signals covers this area. India Post (post office) offers a postal and courier service.
Go next
[edit]- Kolanpaka around 30 km, an ancient historical Jain temple.
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam 130 km - One of the earliest hydroelectric projects in India, the dam impounds the Krishna river.
- Pochampally around 15 km, initially famous for bhudan-udyam, now turned as textile landmark, with a varieties of silk sarees with its name.
- Warangal, 98 km, is a beautiful city of lakes and temples.
- Yadagirigutta Temple around 15 km form Bhongir. It is a Hindu temple of lord Narsimha Swamy.
- Mantralayam