Heritage in Mahabubnagar

Gadwal Fort

Mahabubnagar district in Telangana is referred to as territorial district, because it had many territorial rulers than any other place in the state. Gadwal is a famous place among these and was called ‘Vidvadgadwala’ historically.

The then ruler and strongman of Gadwal called Peda Soma Bhupaludu (Somanadri) constructed this fort during 17th Century. To this day, the huge walls used for construction of the fort and the moats make Gadwal Fort really strong and impregnable.

Today after three centuries, it remains intact. The fort precincts are home to deity Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Sri Ramalayam, Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, and a water body. The ruler Pedda Soma Bhupala had defeated the Nawab of Kurnool then and brought a 32-feet long Cannon as a symbol of victory, which is the biggest in India and is still seen in the fort. The government has taken many steps to restore the heritage of Gadwal fort. It is located near Gadwal town, between Hyderabad and Kurnool at a distance of 16 km from Erravelli Junction on Bangalore-Hyderabad NH 7.

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Gadwal fort is located close to Gadwal town, situated nearly 185 km from the capital city of Hyderabad and is well accessible by road and rail transport.

Well-maintained Haritha Hotel, run by Telangana Tourism offers good dining facilities with all amenities.

Tourists can buy the famous Gadwal Sarees, certain local-made handicrafts and toys here.

Haritha hotel here caters to tourists visiting the Gadwal fort which is well furnished with A/C Suite Rooms and Non-A/C Rooms. There are good dining facilities with ample water supply and power back up.

GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
Shaik Hussain Colony, Aarons Christian Colony, Gadwal, Telangana 509125
085462 72111

SRI BALAJI HOSPITAL
NH-44, Gadwal, Momin Mohalla, Gadwal, Telangana 509125
085422 70277