The Gudibanda Fort , Ananthapura

The Gudibanda Hill Fort

The second fort we visited on the same day (Madakshira adventure) was the Gudibanda Fort situated very close to Madakshira. In no time we were at the front of this hill fort which is a small hill with a lot of fortification. With not much history known about this fort, we began to wonder why one would build a fort on such a small hill. We reached the gateway of the fort and could clearly witness the technique and skill used to build the fort walls here.

Path to the Fort

Need of the Hour Save Tree and Water 

Fort Building Technique

One of the Gateways

Lord Shiva Temple

 There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which portrayed the architectural style of Vijayanagar Kings. Further to this there is another gateway enclosing a vacant area which probably housed a palace or the king's residence. There are 2 big water ponds enclosed inside the fort walls. The steps laid help one to the climb this hill. The descent was not very exciting and thus we completed our dual fort adventure.  

The Temple 

Fort Walls 

Water Pond 

Another Water Pond 

Inside the Fort Walls