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Daulatabad Fort

A cone-shaped hill fort with dark spiral tunnels, moats and one of India's most famous towers.

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Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
2–3 hours
Best Time
Early morning
Address
Daulatabad Fort, Daulatabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra 431002Directions
Getting There
About 15 km northwest of the city, on the way to Ellora.

Why Go

Muhammad bin Tughluq moved the whole capital of Delhi here in 1327, a notorious failure. The climb includes a pitch-dark tunnel, and the Chand Minar stands at the bottom.

Tips

  • Bring water and a flashlight.

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