Gooty Fort, Anantapur

Gooty Fort, also known by the name of Ravadurg, is a semi-ruined fortress that stands on the hillock situated in the town of Gooty, Andhra Pradesh. It is a major site of interest in Andhra Pradesh and is visited by numerous visitors on a daily basis. As far as the history of the fort is concerned, the Chalukyas were the first that sat on the throne as a ruling authority. Later on, this fort came under the rule of Rayas, Mughal, Marathas, and British in the different parts of history.

It Is Known For:-
1) Gooty Fort is known for its architecture. Though it is in a ruined state today, in the previous times it used to be a lavishing fort where many ruling clans resided
2) The citadel has a semi-ruined gun powder magazine that is now a protected monument of interest
3) A 300-meter-high cliff, known as Murari Rao's Seat, is the place from where one can witness the enchanting panoramic view of the whole town of Gooty

Best Time To Visit:-
Gooty Fort is a popular tourist site in Andhra Pradesh and is frequented by tourists extensively. Excluding the extreme summers, the whole year is the perfect time for paying a visit to Gooty Fort.

Reaching There:-
Reaching Gooty Fort isn't a tough task. The town of Gooty has a well-established network of the roadways and railways. One can hire the service of the local cabs, jeeps, and buses to reach the fort.

Nearest Railway Station- Gooty Junction
Nearest Airport- Adoni Airport