![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=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"excellent location, looks a new hotel needs some time. the bath room could be better. AC has some sound issues. the food is a key issue. the hotel doesn't look to have its own hotel. menu is just limited and for breakfast absolutely no south Indian ??? it must improve on this front. the reception is young and accomadative"
suresh
The price is AED 124
AED 130 total
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4 Jan - 5 Jan
The price is AED 143
AED 150 total
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4 Jan - 5 Jan
The price is AED 53
AED 56 total
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7 Jan - 8 Jan
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"Property located in centre of the city. Nice ambience. Whole property maintained very clean. All the staff right from front desk arr very cooperative and humble. Rooms are very hygienic.very few items are in buffet breakfast so this is the area to be looked into by the management. Overall experience was very good and it is one of the best prooerty for the stay in Davanagere."
MELWIN
The price is AED 157
AED 165 total
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11 Jan - 12 Jan
5.0 out of 10, (6)
"The room without AC and breakfast even though it was not mentioned at the time of booking. Location very congested and smelly."
PUNEET
The price is AED 81
AED 86 total
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11 Jan - 12 Jan
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"Property is old, many items in hotel rpom have some issue or other. The lights are 2 dull. Mirror is damaged. Restaurant service is late.. foa a coffe they took a hour"
Roopashri
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Climb through seven concentric walls of the magnificent Chitradurga Fort, where ancient temples and palaces reveal Karnataka's military ingenuity. Nearby, adventurous travelers can explore Chandravalli Caves with a local guide or watch daredevil motorcyclists tackle the vertical 'Well of Death' at seasonal fairs.
![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=400&h=400&p=1&q=high)
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