Vizianagaram Fortవిజయనగరం కోట
The 1713 Pusapati fort at the heart of Vizianagaram town.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereVizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
North Coastal Andhra
North Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeForts, Palaces & Havelis
Best time to visit1 October to 31 October
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height70 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyVizianagaram, Vizianagaram
EntryFree
About Vizianagaram Fort
A square fort in the middle of Vizianagaram town, built in 1713 by Pusapati Vijaya Rama Raju I and still owned by the family. You enter through the Nagara Khana gateway to find the Moti Mahal, the old palace and several schools and colleges that now use the buildings. The Pydithalli Ammavari temple just outside the fort hosts the Sirimanotsavam in October, one of the biggest festivals in north Andhra.
What to see and do
- Nagara Khana gateway
- Moti Mahal
- Pydithalli Ammavari temple
- Sirimanotsavam festival in October
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- RamatheerthamVizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh · Temples & ShrinesRama hill temple with Buddhist and Jain ruins on the next hills.
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