Sankagiri Fort

Sankagiri Fort is a historical fort maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is located 22 km from the city of Erode and 38 km from Salem.

Sankagiri Fort is steeped in history. The boulder-strewn rocky hill and the ruins of the fort make for a charming locale and from the hill you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. You can ascend the fort from two flanks of the hill; one is relatively easy but the other is tough. There are two oil godowns at the fort and a Varadharaja temple. This apart there are two official buildings and a memorial park.

From Sankaragiri, you could visit the Mettur Dam. The charming hill resort, Yercaud is close by too.

Savadatti Fort

Parasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century and built by famous rulers of Ratta dynasty Parasgad 

he 18th century Savadatti Fort has 8 bastions. The Kadasiddeshwara Temple is located at the center of the Fort  From here,  you can get  a view of the entire Savadatti town. The temple is surrounded by four bastions. Around the Kadasiddheshwara Temple, in the inner chajja (balcony, eaves or overhanging gallery) of the prakara (the walls that enclose the temple complexes), are a row of beautiful carvings of geometrical patters with over two hundred designs, some of which are painted.

Shivaji fort

Shivaji, founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1664, was well known for his forts; he was in possession of around 370 at the time of his death.

Midway up the hill is the many-centuries-old Shantadurga Temple that is known for its serenity. From the top of the fort there is a stunning aerial view of the entire village including the Kali River and the bridge running over it. The view of the sun setting in the Arabian Sea is a panoramic sight and an exceptional experience. The 17th century Dargah in the forts attracts many Muslim pilgrims.

At approximately 2 kms north of the fort is the village called Shiveshvar that has the fortress called Kot Shiveshvar (mentioned in the Mangalore Treaty between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company, as well as in earlier historical accounts). This was built exclusively for guarding the northern borders of Canara (Kanada). It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate and subsequently its fortunes were connected to the Sadashivgad Fort. This fort is a complete ruin though you can see the remnants of the eastern gate, a Muslim graveyard, a well and a tunnel. Shivaji fort

Reis Magos Fort,

From its origin as a defense fortress, to being used as a jail and then a hospital, the fort has served the state since 1493. It was abandoned in 1993 and started showing signs of neglect and deterioration.

This is when the late Mario Miranda, who was the convener of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), approached Lady Hamlyn of the Helen Hamlyn trust (HHT) to fund the restoration of the fort.

This is an attempt to show how monuments can be used and what their regeneration can do to a community. It's about making monuments come alive and be used by the city and the community. Heritage gives you a sense of who you are. It's about identity

The name Reis Magos came from the church next door, which symbolized the Three Wise Men who went to Bethlehem. Once it was a formidable fortress. It may not be as luxurious and well looked after as the Terekhol or the Fort Aguada; still Reis Magos Fort, over the centuries, has maintained its allure due to its location. It has been restored into a fine looking monument, one which has all the ingredients for being the perfect solution for a holiday.

The Ravadurg Gooty Fort is

The Ravadurg Gooty Fort is one of the oldest hill forts of Andhra Pradesh. The fort structure replicates a shell. The fort is full of inscribed walls, pillars and doors.

Its earliest inscription dates back to the 7th century. The fort inscriptions call this fort 'Gadha', while the other refers to it as the 'King of Forts'. Mir Jumla conquered the fort, however, it was soon taken over by Haider Ali in 1773. The fort was ultimately taken over by the British, by defeating Tipu Sultan in 1799.

Rajagopala Beerangi is massive cannon in Beerangi Medu

Rajagopala Beerangi is massive cannon in Beerangi Medu, Thanjavur which takes pride of place at the eastern gate of the Fort here. This amazing cannon, which was cast in 1620, speaks wonders of the metallurgical skills of the people of Thanjavur during that time. Apparently, they enlisted Danish technical know-how to cast the cannon. Cannon is a huge sized and qualitative display of workmanship at the top of the East Kothalam.

Rajagopalabeerangi is considered the largest cannon in India so it is worth a dekko. Interestingly, even after all these centuries, the cannon has not rusted.

Nizamabad Fort, also known as Nizamabad Quilla

Nizamabad Fort, also known as Nizamabad Quilla, is a fort in Nizamabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It was built in 10th century by Rashtrakuta Kings and is situated in the southwest of the city. which is 2 kilometers from Gandhi Chowk. The Jagannath Temple, also known as Qilla Ramalayam

Originally known as Indoor or Indrapuri, the city and fort were built by the Rashtrakutas. There is a 40 feet high monolithic victory pillar built during the Rashtrakuta reign. The fort was occupied by Allauddin Khilji in 1311 A.D. 

The temple is visited by thousands of devotees during Sri Rama Navami day which falls in April. DichpallyRamalayam is situated 160 km from Hyderabad just off the Nizamabad-Hyderabad Highway and is 8 km away from Nizamabad city

Poyilkotta, kerala

Poyilkotta

This laterite fort was believed to be built by the Bednore Naikans in the 17th century A.D. The fort is in complete decay. The remains show that the original fort was eight feet in thickness and more than fifteen feet in height. Inside the fort there is a temple, and a big pond with steps. Considering the historical importance, the fort with an area of 8.44 acres of land is already declared as protected monument in 1985.

There is a temple within Poyilkotta and a large pond with steps. The fort is believed to have historical significance and extends over an area of 8.44 acres of land. It was declared as a protected monument in 1985.

Pavagada fort

Pavagada is known for infamous reasons. Few decades ago, it had a reputation of being the home of wolves that used to carry children. But it was long ago and remained as mystery. Naxals, who are far more dangerous, have also given a bad name to this place.

Information about an old fort in the town of Pavagada made us (I, Aishwarya and Krishna) to visit the place.

The route we took was Bengaluru->Dabaspet->Madhugiri->Pavagada fort. On the way, few snaps were taken of the sun flowers near Madhugiri.

Chitradurga is a two hour drive from Pavagada at 109 km distance and is a place of historical and religious importance from the time of the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and the Hoysalas, but it flourished most during the Vijayanagara rule. Chandravalli with ancient archaeological sites and caves, the nearby Aadumalleshwara Temple with a perennial stream flowing from Nandi Bull’s mouth, the hill station of Jogimatti at a distance of 10 km from Chitradurga…are just amazing places for tourists to visit. Rock-climbing, trekking and camping at Jogimatti Reserve Forest near Chitradurga Town, along with the grand sites of its fort and temples is a very enriching experience for tourists coming to this part of Karnataka in South India. It is a great destination for adventure sports lovers.

At around 65 km from Pavagada and 120 km from Bangalore is Lepakshi; although a small village it has an extraordinary history. The temples of Leepakshi were built by the Vishwakarma Brahmins and are a superb display of their dedication towards their faith and beliefs.

Parasgad Fort

Parasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century and built by famous rulers of Ratta dynasty Parasgad

Perched on the top of the hill-fort is a small temple in ruins. This temple belongs to Maruthi. If you go down the several hundred steps of the fort, you will reach Yadravi village which is referred to as ‘Elarame’, in an inscription found on a platform near the Bharamappa Temple of the village. The inscription is dated Shaka 901 in the Hindu calendar.

Parasgad Fort is uninhabited and you can see remains of old houses within the precincts. 

Palakkad Fort

Palakkad Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad town of Kerala state, southern India. It was built by Hyder Ali in 1766 ACE and remains one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.

Palakkad-Koduvayur-Thathamangalam-Meenakshipuram Highway, Kenathuparambu, Kunathurmedu, Palakkad, Kerala 678001

Palakkad Fort has been commended for the way it has been preserved. There is a large ground between the town hall and the fort known as the ‘Kotta Maidanam’, translated into Malayalam as ‘Fort Grounds’. This ground was once used as a stable for Tipu Sultan’s horses and elephants. Now, it is used to play football and cricket matches.

othenan’s fort

One of the famous fort to visit in mahe district is othenan’s fort. This is one of the historical fort to visit in Pondicherry. The construction of this fort was done by thatcholi othenan, a renowned folk-lore hero. This fort is located on Kozhikode national highway.

Heritage tour packages that will take you to Mahe are available where you can visit many places along with the ancient Othenan’s Fort. Other places of interest include Juma Masjid, Mahe Palli or Mahe Church, Saint Theresa Roman Catholic Church, Puthalam Temple, Tagore Park, Light House and Mahe Beach. 

Nargund Fort

A British officer called Manson, was killed and hung in the fort in Nargund.  Later, another army led by Colonel Malcolm attacked Nargund. At that point, several men within Bhaskar Rao Bhave’s camp were won over by the British. Bhave’s men lost the battle, and his mother and other family members committed suicide by offering themselves up to Malaprabha River.

A British officer called Manson, was killed and hung in the fort in Nargund.  Later, another army led by Colonel Malcolm attacked Nargund. At that point, several men within Bhaskar Rao Bhave’s camp were won over by the British. Bhave’s men lost the battle, and his mother and other family members committed suicide by offering themselves up to Malaprabha River.

Basava Sagar Dam,

Basava Sagar Dam, previously known as Narayanpur Dam, is a dam constructed across the Krishna River at Siddapur Village in Muddebihal Taluk, Bijapur District, Karnataka, India.

This dam is over 10 kilometers long and 29 meters high, with a total storage capacity of 38 TMC. Basava Sagar Dam was a single purpose project and was meant for irrigation but drinking water production and generation of downstream electricity are some of the functions of this dam. This place is closer to Bijapur district.

Namakkal Fort

Namakkal Fort is a historic fort present in Namakkal in Namakkal district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Namakkal Fort is a must visit destination if you are in Namakkal because it’s like going back into a past era. Do check out the superb rock-cut temples dedicated to   Narasimhaswamy and Ranganathaswamy. The sculptures in the Narasimhamurthy temple have been carved out of living rocks. Another interesting spot is the ruins of a Vishnu temple devoted to Ethirili(Peerless) Perumal.

The Mormugão fort

The Mormugão fort was located on the southern tip of the mouth of the Zuari river in Mormugao in the state of Goa on the west coast of India.

Mormugao Fort is a must visit on your list of places to see in Goa; even though it has little of its earlier grandeur left inside its ramparts, it is still a magnificent sight. The location, the Mormugaon Harbor nearby, the awesome white sandy beach of Varca and the lovely little chapel inside the forts walls all sum up to only one conclusive theory, i.e. to visit Mormugao Fort!

The Mobile Tomb of Machilipatnam

At the St. Mary’s Church in Machilipatnam, visitors can see the tomb’s cover panel near the Preacher’s pulpit. The Mobile Tomb of Machilipatnam was kept for public viewing for a long time but an unfortunate incident when a viewer died of shock on viewing the embalmed body resulted in the lever being sealed. Thus ended the opportunity for visitors to see the body of the woman who charmed the humble soldier centuries ago.

Today, apart from this tomb, efforts are on to protect the Dutch, the British and the French cemeteries in and around the port city. The cemeteries are spread over five acres and date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

Another European tomb built by the East India Company near St. John burial ground in Machilipatnam dates back to the 17th century AD and has been recognized as a protected monument. Other ancient structures at Machilipatnam include the Collector’s Bungalow and the Collector’s office and record room. There is also a cyclone tidal wave monument near the Bandar Fort which was constructed by the District Collector, G Thorn Hill in memory of thirty thousand people who perished in a tidal wave that struck Machilipatnam on November 1, 1864.

The Mirjan Fort is located on the west coast of the Uttara Kannada

The Mirjan Fort is located on the west coast of the Uttara Kannada district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The fort known for its architectural elegance was the location of several battles in the past.

Kumta is a town which has several temples including Kumbheshwar, Salt Ganapati, Shantika Parameshwari, Mahalasa Narayani, Shanteri Kamakshi, Kavur Kamakshi and Shankar Narayan. These places of worship feature period architecture and art forms, especially Kavi art. There are many tourist places near Kumta. Gokarna is famous for beaches and temples and is just 20 km away. Yana, known for its massive limestone peaks, is also 20 kms from Kumta. The beautiful Dhareshwar Beach is located five kms away from Kumta. The town has good hotels and is well connected. The beautiful town of Kumta is covered with greenery, hills and forests and has five beautiful waterfalls. There are green paddy and sugarcane fields everywhere. You will come across many art and craft shops here. Sandalwood artifacts are famous and exclusive here.

Medak Fort is situated in Medak district in the Indian state of Telangana

Medak Fort is situated in Medak district in the Indian state of Telangana, about 100 kilometres from the state capital, Hyderabad. The fort lies to the north of the city and can be reached by road and rail.The main attraction at Medak Fort is its architectural brilliance. Strategically located, it took care of all anticipated attacks from perpetrators. The fort has three main entrances, the ‘Prathama Dwaram’, the ‘Simha Dwaram’ that has two snarling lions at the top of the entrance and the‘Gaja Dwaram’, or Elephant's Entrance that has a sculpture of two elephants interlocked on both sides of the entrance.

The main entrance of Medak Fort proudly displays the double-headed ‘Gandabherundam’ of the Kakatiyas. The wood used as a support for the stable roof can still be seen there. Within the fort premises is a 17th century cannon, 3.2 meters long and having a muzzle diameter of 15 centimeters. A trident is engraved on its surface.

Mascarenhas mansion

Mascarenhas Mansion is located on the Anjuna-Beach in north Goa. The mansion is famous among travellers for its beautiful balcoes or balconies and stained glass floral etching. An L-shaped seat carved out of expensive wood is placed in the front porch and is the prime attraction of the mansion. Built during the rule of Portuguese, the mansion exhibits the Portuguese style of architecture. 

In Anjuna, north Goa is classic due to its characteristic ‘balcoes’ (balconies). It is monumental. The riches overpower you. The seat along the length of the porch are L-shaped, of expensive wood, the glare is cut off with a mixture of brightly coloured stained glass and, as if to contrast it, light tinted flint glass “such as which is no longer made” with fine floral etchings.

The Mascarenhas Mansion is a major tourist attraction in Mapusa. The red-tiled rooftop and the extremely well maintained exteriors are enhanced by the strikingly pretty stained glass work on the windows. The cool interiors are welcoming as are the attractive porch and the L-shaped seat on the veranda. You will instantly fall in love with this place!