What to expect
Highlights
- The ruined fort walls and bastions.
- The hilltop Mallikarjuna shrine.
- The Jagannatha Dasa Haridasa association.
Manvi Fort
The old ruined hill fort of Manvi, birthplace of the Haridasa saint Jagannatha Dasa, with a hilltop Mallikarjuna shrine and an internal dargah within its bastioned walls. This fort 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 Manvi Fort.
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Manvi Fort
Place
Practical guide
Plan Manvi Fort
Typefort
Nearest baseManvi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseManvi
DistrictRaichur
Place typefort
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The old ruined hill fort of Manvi, birthplace of the Haridasa saint Jagannatha Dasa, with a hilltop Mallikarjuna shrine and an internal dargah within its bastioned walls. This fort 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 Manvi Fort.
Manvi Fort is the old ruined hill fort of Manvi, the birthplace of the Haridasa bhakti saint Jagannatha Dasa.
Its bastioned walls enclose an internal dargah, and a Mallikarjuna shrine crowns the hillock above the town.
Visiting
Manvi Fort — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Manvi, ~45 km from Raichur; bus or taxi then a climb
A remote ruined hill fort with a dargah and shrine — wear good shoes, carry water and go by day.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Manvi town, about 45 km from Raichur; reached by bus or taxi then a climb.
- Wear good shoes, carry water and go by day.
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; mornings.
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Visitor notes
- A remote, open fort ruin — mind uneven ground and drops.
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Where Manvi Fort is
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Manvi Fort — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Manvi Fort?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Manvi Fort?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Manvi Fort?
At Manvi town, about 45 km from Raichur; reached by bus or taxi then a climb. Wear good shoes, carry water and go by day.
How much time do I need for Manvi Fort?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Manvi Fort?
Nearby you can pair Kallur Archaeological Site (24.0 km), Maliabad Fort (37.6 km), Gabbur Temple Town (37.7 km), Raichur Fort (40.0 km).
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