Photos | View beyond the rocks at Chitradurga Fort

CHitadurga Fort is locally known as Kalina Kote (stone fort) whose ramparts are made of massive blocks of granite.

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Chitradurga Fort in Chitradurga district is a major tourist attraction in central Karnataka.

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Tourists pay the entry fee by scanning a QR code at the entrance gate of Chitradurga Fort.

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Entrance to Chitradurga Fort

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The stairs to the fort are impressive, and give a fair idea of ​​the daunting task that lies ahead for visitors.

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Due to the imposing cliffs, people from outside may not even be aware of the existence of the fort.

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But, once inside the Chitradurga Fort, visitors are in for a visual treat. Prepare to be amazed!

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Visitors have to rely on umbrellas on the way for a break from the relentless gaze of the sun.

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The rocks would alternate between impressing and repressing a visitor. Prepare for a tough trek.

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If you do not look carefully, you are very likely to miss the water bodies inside the fort. Told you, would be surprised!

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hope you brought your camera

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The ramparts of the fort, with a water body in the background. The fort is locally known as Kalina Kote (Stone Fort), as its ramparts are made of massive blocks of granite.

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bird’s eye view of the fort

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Chitradurga Fort is now covered by the city below, but the latter cannot even aspire to the awe inspired by the ramparts of the fort.