It was once known as Gowthampuri before being renamed Gooty. The first inscriptions on the fort's walls date from the 7th century. According to the inscriptions, the location was known as Gadha, which means ‘fort’, and one inscription by Bukkaraya refers to it as the ‘King of Forts’. Gooty Fort is one of the oldest hill forts in Andhra Pradesh. To guarantee long-term survival, the fort was erected using granite boulders, and the domes were created with fine stone, mortar, and lime. This shell-shaped fort is really made up of 15 miniature forts, each with its own gate.
Suggested Duration - 2-3 hours
Find ruins of a mega fort that used to be the main defensive and administrative center of the region. The architecture and masonry provide a glimpse of the construction technology of the time it was built, and the fort structures provide an overall view of what daily life would have looked like inside the fort.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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