About Golconda Fort:
Golconda Fort is one of the most wonderful monuments, located 11 km. from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The name of Golconda originates from the telgu words "Golla" and "Konda" which means 'shepard's hill'. One of the most important features of this fort is that the sounds of hands clapped at the entry gate can be heard quite clearly at the top of the hill.
History of Golconda Fort :
The 13th century Golconda Fort was built by the Kakatiya kings. The existing structure was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings into a massive fort with granite walls having eight gates and 87 bastions spread upto 7 kms, in circumference over a span of 62 years. Golconda Fort, popularly known in Telgu as "Golla Konda", which means "Shepherd's Hill", has an exotic story behind it. In 1143, on the rocky hill known as 'Mangalavaram', a shepherd boy came across an image and conveyed to the Kakatiya king, who was ruling at that time. The 10km long road from Golconda to outer Hyderabad was a fantastic market selling jewellery, diamonds, pearls and other gems, popular in all over the world.
Things to do:
Trekking, Photo shooting
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There will be a best pic contest after the meet....and the photographer will win exiting prize, now don’t ask me what is the prize
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Precautions:
No smoking, No booze, No littering
Dress Code:
As you wish
The Schedule:
12:30 PM - Finish up ur weekend work at and Assemble at Tolichowki Galaxy Theater.
12:50 PM - Have lunch together in some nearby restaurant. (Suggestion welcome :))
01:50 PM - Start for Golconda Fort.
02:30 PM - Reach Golconda fort, start exploring.
06:30 PM - Light and Sound show.
07:30 PM - Return back.
Meeting Point:
Tolichowki, near Galaxy theater.
Transportation:
Depending upon the number of vehicles will pool in car and bikes or take public transport.
RSVP Rules:
We have some members who just RSVP "Yes" for a meetup and never show up at the meetup. Such members who do not turn up are blocking a seat and are preventing and denying another member a good opportunity to participate
Please respect the organizers time and efforts and cooperate. Do not do 'Yes' RSVP if you are not sure about attending. If you have a valid reason for not attending please inform the organizer 12 hours before the commencement of the trek and remove your RSVP.
Organizing Committee will take strict action against such members who do not show up after RSVPing 'Yes'.
The Following Penalties will apply for No shows for all treks
Ban on participation in further treks for 1 month for members who have 1 No show
Ban on Participation in further treks for 3 months for members who have more then 2 No shows.
Ban on Participation in further treks for 6 Months for members who have more then 3 No shows
Permanent Ban for Members who have 4 No shows
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Thanks Jayant, for the wonderful trip and great pics !!!
Pics of my Camera...
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http://picasaweb.google.com/write2jayanta/GolcondaFort
It was really fun to be with the group, it was well organized, thanks to jayant, i had been waiting to see the fort for sometime and it was a great feeling to be there.
Superb trip, worth its wait for those of us who were on time, its an amazing group full of contrasting personalities that made this a memorable one inspite of almost nill trekking. Well, yes we did climb a wall, explored some no-entry zones only to be pulled back by the security guards and our concerned fellow GHACians. Thanks to jayant for getting us together, this group just rocks, esp in the rocks .
Ok.. Guys we are meeting tomorrow at 12:30 pm at Tolichowki, near Galaxy theater...u can reach me at 9160490725.
Hi Guys ,
I'm so excited to meet you all.
Hope this will continue for a good time. :)
Srikanth
I have been planning this one for years --- looking forward to joining you'll on saturday. Any meeting point closer to Tarnaka / Secunderabad? If not, anyone going from this side want to go together?
Hi all , This is Haritha ... If at all i am going , this ll be my first ... looking forward to meet ya ll ..
QUESTION ..
I want to bring in a guest ..hope this wont be a problem ??
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