What to expect
Highlights
- The row of monumental domed tombs.
- The painted interior of Ahmad Shah I’s tomb.
- The quiet rural setting east of the city.
Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur
The royal necropolis of the Bahmani sultans at Ashtur, about 4 km east of Bidar — a line of great domed mausolea, the finest that of Ahmad Shah I with painted and gilded Persian interiors. This heritage guide is organized from Ashtur in Bidar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur.
Practical guide
Plan Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur
Typeheritage
Nearest baseAshtur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseAshtur
DistrictBidar
Place typeheritage
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The royal necropolis of the Bahmani sultans at Ashtur, about 4 km east of Bidar — a line of great domed mausolea, the finest that of Ahmad Shah I with painted and gilded Persian interiors. This heritage guide is organized from Ashtur in Bidar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur.
The Bahmani Tombs at Ashtur, about 4 km east of Bidar, are the royal necropolis of the Bahmani sultans — a line of great domed mausolea in open country.
The tomb of Ahmad Shah I is the finest, its inner dome still glowing with painted and gilded Persian floral and calligraphic decoration.
Visiting
Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~4 km east of Bidar on the Ashtur road; by auto or taxi
Ask the caretaker to open Ahmad Shah I’s painted tomb; some tombs stay locked.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 4 km east of Bidar on the Ashtur road; reached by auto or taxi.
- Ask the caretaker to open the painted tomb of Ahmad Shah I.
Distance by road
- Hyderabad130 km
- Kalaburagi110 km
- Zaheerabad50 km
- Nanded130 km
- Bengaluru700 km
Road km to Bidar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light for the exteriors.
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Visitor notes
- Free to enter; some tombs stay locked — a caretaker usually has the keys.
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Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur?
October to February; morning light for the exteriors.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur?
About 4 km east of Bidar on the Ashtur road; reached by auto or taxi. Ask the caretaker to open the painted tomb of Ahmad Shah I.
How much time do I need for Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Bahmani Tombs, Ashtur?
Nearby you can pair Narasimha Jharni (2.2 km), Mahmud Gawan Madrasa (3.3 km), Chaubara (3.3 km), Solah Khamba Mosque (3.5 km).
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