Kurnool Fort – Historic 16th Century Fort in Andhra Pradesh

Kurnool Fort alias Konda Reddy Fort, is a historic site at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh state, India.

Kurnool Fort alias Konda Reddy Fort
Kurnool Fort alias Konda Reddy Fort or Konda Reddy Buruju.

This Fort is also known as Konda Reddy Buruju or Konda Reddy Fort. The fort construction was started in 1530 and was completed by 1542. This historical place is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Achyutaraya, the Vijayanagar ruler, built this historic site.

There are many gateways and bastions for the fort at Kurnool. The gateways of the fort were constructed during the 17th century by the renowned  Vijaynagar emperor, Gopal Raja. The fort got its name from the last ruler of Alampur, Konda Reddy, who lost his kingdom to Golconda Nawabs.

This fort has three levels; the first and second floors are open to the public, while the ground floor is closed.

How do I go to Kurnool Fort alias Konda Reddy Buruju or Konda Reddy Fort?

Kurnool, The Gateway of the Rayalaseema region, is well connected by roads to other parts of the state and to the rest of the country. There are frequent bus services from different cities of Andhra Pradesh state and nearby Telunga state, to Kurnool.

Kurnool Railway Station is the nearest railway station at around two kilometers distance from this historic fort.

Alampur is around 24 kilometers distance from the Konda Reddy Buruju alias Konda Reddy Fort.

Hyderabad airport is the nearest airport at a distance of around 200 kilometers distance. Tirupati airport is around 280 kilometers away. There is a planned greenfield airport on 1110 acres of land, to come up at Orvakal, around 25 kilometers from Kurnool city.

Konda Reddy Fort Timings

The fort is open to the public from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.