What to expect
Highlights
- The ruined ramparts and gateways.
- The boulder-hill setting.
- The Kumara Rama legend.
Kammata Durga Fort
A ruined hill fort (Kummata Durga) in the Koppal countryside associated with the 14th-century hero Kumara Rama of Kampili — bastioned walls and gateways on a boulder hill. This fort guide is organized from Gangavathi in Koppal 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 Kammata Durga Fort.
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Typefort
Nearest baseGangavathi
DistrictKoppal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Kammata Durga (Kummata) is a ruined hill fort in the Koppal countryside associated with the 14th-century hero Kumara Rama of Kampili.
Bastioned walls and gateways climb a boulder hill, a quiet, little-visited ruin off the main tourist trail.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the Gangavathi/Koppal countryside; reached by road then a climb, best with a local guide.
- Carry water and go by day; the fort is remote and undeveloped.
Distance by road
- Hosapete35 km
- Ballari90 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Kalaburagi190 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Koppal; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings are coolest.
Weather in Kammata Durga FortSeasonal guide
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Today at Kammata Durga Fort
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:36 pm
Golden hour best light5:36 pm–6:36 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:36 pm–7:01 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 52%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A remote, open ruin — go in a group by day and mind uneven ground and drops.
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Kammata Durga Fort — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings are coolest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kammata Durga Fort
In the Gangavathi/Koppal countryside; by road then a climb, best with a guide
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kammata Durga Fort is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Kammata Durga Fort
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kammata Durga Fort
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When is the best time to visit Kammata Durga Fort?
October to February; mornings are coolest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kammata Durga Fort?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Kammata Durga Fort?
In the Gangavathi/Koppal countryside; reached by road then a climb, best with a local guide. Carry water and go by day; the fort is remote and undeveloped.
How much time do I need for Kammata Durga Fort?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Kammata Durga Fort?
Nearby you can pair Hire Benakal (8.9 km), Sanapur Dam (9.1 km), Anjanadri Hill (9.3 km), Huligemma Temple, Huligi (12.3 km).
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Kammata Durga Fort guides, stories & itineraries
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Image credits
Photographs: Krishnakulkarni36, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.