What to expect
Highlights
- The Neolithic ashmound and settlement traces.
- The three-linga Mahalakshmi shrine.
- The Chalukyan Markandeshwara temple.
Kallur Archaeological Site
A Neolithic ashmound and settlement site at Kallur in Manvi taluk, near a Mahalakshmi temple with a rare three-linga pedestal and a Chalukyan Markandeshwara shrine — a layered prehistoric-and-medieval site. This heritage guide is organized from Manvi in Raichur 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 Kallur Archaeological Site.
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Kallur Archaeological Site
Place
Practical guide
Plan Kallur Archaeological Site
Typeheritage
Nearest baseManvi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseManvi
DistrictRaichur
Place typeheritage
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
A Neolithic ashmound and settlement site at Kallur in Manvi taluk, near a Mahalakshmi temple with a rare three-linga pedestal and a Chalukyan Markandeshwara shrine — a layered prehistoric-and-medieval site. This heritage guide is organized from Manvi in Raichur 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 Kallur Archaeological Site.
Kallur in Manvi taluk is a Neolithic ashmound and settlement site, one of the prehistoric mounds of the Raichur doab.
Beside it stand a Mahalakshmi temple with a rare three-linga pedestal and a Chalukyan Markandeshwara shrine, layering prehistory and the medieval temple age on one site.
Visiting
Kallur Archaeological Site — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~20 km from Raichur in Manvi taluk; by road
A fragile Neolithic site with temples — do not dig or remove anything; remove footwear at the shrines.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kallur, about 20 km from Raichur in Manvi taluk; reached by road.
- A fragile archaeological site — do not dig or remove anything; remove footwear at the shrines.
Distance by road
- Kalaburagi100 km
- Ballari110 km
- Hyderabad180 km
- Hubballi200 km
- Bengaluru410 km
Road km to Raichur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning light.
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Visitor notes
- A protected prehistoric site — treat the mounds and temples with care.
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Where Kallur Archaeological Site is
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Kallur Archaeological Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kallur Archaeological Site?
October to February; morning light.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kallur Archaeological Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kallur Archaeological Site?
At Kallur, about 20 km from Raichur in Manvi taluk; reached by road. A fragile archaeological site — do not dig or remove anything; remove footwear at the shrines.
How much time do I need for Kallur Archaeological Site?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kallur Archaeological Site?
Nearby you can pair Maliabad Fort (16.2 km), Raichur Fort (16.8 km), Ek Minar ki Masjid, Raichur (17.3 km), Gabbur Temple Town (19.3 km).
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