Chitradurga Sightseeing Day Tour from Bangalore City

A day trip to Chitradurga is a great way to spend the day if you're interested in history. The historic Chitradurga fort is quite something, and you can also visit the beautiful Vani Vilas Sagar dam.

Highlights

• Explore the majestic fort of Chitradurga, which has seven fortifications.
• Enjoy the visit to Vani Vilas Sagar, which is one of the oldest dams in Karnataka.

Detailed Overview

• Do you remember the story your grandmother narrated about Bhima defeating a man-eating demon, Hidimba? Chitradurga is supposed to be the location where that battle took place! Well, among other battles, of course. The history of this town in southern Karnataka dates back to the 3rd Millennium BC. Chitradurga particularly means “picture” (Chitra) and “fort (Durg). If the legends of larger humans during the ancient years are true, the town looks like a giant’s playground, with boulders all overthrown like tantrums.

Chitradurga Sightseeing Day Tour from Bangalore City Itinerary

• The driver will pick you up from the hotel/restaurant within Bangalore city limits at the time selected while booking.
• The drive to Chitradurga is about 200 km and may take up to 4 hours to reach.
• Upon arrival, you may visit the following suggested places: skip OR add a few of your own
• Chitradurga Fort is a picturesque fort that was built in stages between the 11th & 13th centuries.
• Chitradurga Fort is surrounded by seven hills, and these hills are encircled by seven layered walls. These seven layers of security make this fort indomitable for enemies. 
• After the exploration, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant.
• Vani Vilas Sagar Dam, which is popularly known as Mari Kanive, is the oldest dam in the state. 
• The dam is built across the river Vedavathi, and one can witness the windmill across the mountains.
• After the completion of your tour, the driver will drop you back at your hotel/residence within Mysore city limits.