Golconda Fort
The majestic ruins of Golconda fort stand as a backdrop to the sprawling city of Hyderabad. The fort outermost walls traverse a circumference of nearly 7 km, with 87 semicircular bastions and 8 huge gates. The majority of the population lived within the fort walls. The royal family and the important nobles lived within a fortified inner portion. The king apartments were on the highest point of the hill known as Bala Hissar.

The APTDC organises a Sound & Light (son-et-lumiere) show at Golkonda fort. The details are presented below

English(daily) Nov-Feb 6.30pm - 7.30 pm
Mar-Oct 7pm 8 pm

Telugu(Tue, Thur, Sat) Nov-Feb 7.45p.m 8.45pm
Mar-Oct 8.15pm 9.15pm

Hindi (Wed, Fri, Sun) Nov-Feb 7.45pm 8.45pm
Mar-Oct 8.15pm 9.15pm

How to Reach
The Golconda Fort is about 11 kms. from Hyderabad railway station and about 16 km from Hyderabad bus station.