Vanadurga Fort

Vanadurga ("forest fort") is a remote hill fort in the hills of Shahapur taluk.

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Vanadurga Fort
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Typefort
Nearest baseShahapur
DistrictYadgir
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day with travel
EntryFree
Places to visit6

It carries a Sanskrit inscription dedicated by King Piddanayaka to Queen Venkammamba — a wild, little-visited Nayaka-era stronghold.

What to expect

Highlights

  • The remote forested hill fort.
  • The Piddanayaka–Venkammamba inscription.
  • The wild, untouched setting.
Getting there

How to visit

  • In the hills of Shahapur taluk; by road then a walk — a local guide helps.
  • A remote, undeveloped fort — go by day in a group, wear good shoes and carry water.

Distance by road

  • Kalaburagi100 km
  • Raichur80 km
  • Vijayapura170 km
  • Hyderabad200 km
  • Bengaluru560 km

Road km to Yadgir; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to February; mornings.

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Today at Vanadurga Fort
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset6:00 pm
Golden hour best light5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:00 pm–6:25 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 58%

Sunset is in about 3 hours.

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 wild, isolated fort — do not go alone, carry water and mind the terrain.
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Before you go

Vanadurga Fort — at a glance

TimingsDaylight only
Best timeOctober to February; mornings

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Vanadurga Fort

In the hills of Shahapur taluk; by road then a walk, a local guide helps

Getting back

If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.

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 Vanadurga Fort

If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.

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heritageSagar Fort Town

The historic town of Sagar in Shahapur taluk, a provincial headquarters and fort under Muhammad bin Tughlaq — the Yadgir Fort inscription names a builder "from Sagar"; the Sofi Sarmast dargah nearby draws an annual urus.

11.5 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
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Bonal Bird Sanctuary
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wildlifeBonal Bird Sanctuary

A wetland bird sanctuary around the Bonal tank in Shorapur taluk — the second-largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka after Ranganathittu, on a 17th-century tank later enlarged by Meadows Taylor, drawing pelicans, painted storks and migratory waterfowl.

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Chanda Hussaini Dargah, Gogi
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heritageChanda Hussaini Dargah, Gogi

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viewpointSleeping Buddha Hill

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fortShahapur Fort

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heritageVibhutihalli Stone Alignment

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Yadgir Fort
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fortYadgir Fort

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Vanadurga Fort — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Vanadurga Fort?

October to February; mornings.

What are the entry fee and timings at Vanadurga Fort?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight only.

How do I reach Vanadurga Fort?

In the hills of Shahapur taluk; by road then a walk — a local guide helps. A remote, undeveloped fort — go by day in a group, wear good shoes and carry water.

How much time do I need for Vanadurga Fort?

Half a day with travel.

What else is near Vanadurga Fort?

Nearby you can pair Sagar Fort Town (11.5 km), Bonal Bird Sanctuary (12.3 km), Chanda Hussaini Dargah, Gogi (12.4 km), Shorapur Fort (13.8 km).