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Kondapalli Fort కొండపల్లి కోట

A 14th-century hill fort and the village of painted toys

October to Februarybest timeDay tripideal₹100–600per person / day

About Kondapalli Fort

Built by the Reddy kings in the 14th century and held later by the Gajapatis, Qutb Shahis and the British, Kondapalli fort spreads across a hill 16 km from Vijayawada. Below it, artisans carve the GI-tagged Kondapalli toys from soft tella poniki wood and paint them in bright colours.

Why visit

Restored fort with gateways and a palace
Watch Kondapalli toys being made
Half-day from Vijayawada

Things to do

01Fort walk

02Toy workshops

03Viewpoint over the Krishna plains

Stay nearby

Hotels in Vijayawada

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Kalinga Inn

Hotel · Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada

4.6(147)₹₹₹₹

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Rayalaseema Lodge

Hotel · Patamata, Vijayawada

4.9(254)₹₹₹₹

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Sagar Beach Resort

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3.8(102)₹₹₹₹

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Dhanyakataka Suites

Hotel · MG Road, Vijayawada

4.0(209)₹₹₹₹

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