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About Chitiradurga
Chitradurga is a famous hill-fort town in Karnataka. Also known as the Place of Stones - Kallina Kote, Chitradurga is the headquarters of the district of the same name. From the military point of view, Chitradurga is strategically placed. This is because Chitradurga came under the rule of the feudatory dynasty of Vijayanagar called the Nayak Paleyagars.
Come on a tour to Chitradurga in Karnataka, which lies in the scenic valley of the Vedavati River, with the Tungabhadra flowing in the northwest. The best time to come on a tour to Chitradurga is between the months of October and February.
How To Reach Chitradurga
Come on tours to Chitradurga, using the following means of transport -
By air: The nearest airport is at Bangalore (200 km).
By rail: The closest railway station is at Davangere (60 km) and Bangalore (via Tumkur, Arsikere, Birur, Chikkajajur).
By road: Well-connected by a vast network of roads, Chitiradurga is located at the junction of NH-4 (Bangalore-Poona National Highway) and NH-13 (Sollapur-Mangalore National Highway).
Tourist Attractions of Chitiradurga
Following are some of the popular tourist attractions in and around Chitiradurga, which you can explore while on a tour to Chitiradurga –
Chitiradurga Fort:
The Chitiradurga Fort is an imposing structure comprising of seven concentric ramparts. It is spread across the seven hills of the Chinmuladri range. It has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, 4 secret entrances and water tanks. There are temples of the Sampige Siddeshwara, Hidimbeshwara, Ekanathamma, Phalguneshwara, Gopalakrishan, etc, inside the fort.
Harihar:
Located on the banks of River Tungabhadra, this historic town is renowned for the grand Hariheshwar temple built in Hoysala style in 1223 AD.
Chandravalli:
Witness sites of historical excavation such as the Tiger boulder, Siddeshwara temple, Ankli Mutha, Anchalingeswara Cave Temple, Dhavalappanagudda and the Chandravalli Lake at Chandravalli, nestled at the northwest foot of the Chitiradurga hill.
Vanivilas Sagar Dam:
The oldest dam in Karnataka, this dam near Hiriyur Taluk was constructed in the pre-independence days by the Mysore Maharajas across Vedavati River. Also called Mari Kanive, this dam is an ideal destination for picnics. The ancient Maarikaamba temple here is another tourist attraction.
Jogimatti:
One of the highest points in Chitiradurga, Jogimatti is a perfect place for an excursion or picnic. View the stunning Himavat Kedaya waterfall here.
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