Golconda Fort - 6th Feb 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Feb 6 Sat 12:30 PM
Location

Golconda Fort
Hyderabad

Estimated attendance
 12  people attended.
4.00 4.005 (5 ratings)

Who organized?
jayanta Mondal

Price

$3.00 per person
refund policy

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 wink....
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 tongue.
Precautions:
No smoking, No booze, No littering
Dress Code:
As you wish smile
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

Talk about this Meetup

  • Aditya Chandra
    Posted Feb 8, 2010 10:31 PM
    Thanks Jayant, for the wonderful trip and great pics !!!
  • jayanta Mondal
    Posted Feb 8, 2010 9:58 PM
    Assistant Organizer
    Pics of my Camera... http://picasaweb.google.com...#
  • Posted Feb 8, 2010 7:10 AM
    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.
  • Aditya Chandra
    Posted Feb 7, 2010 8:18 PM
    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 .
  • Golconda Fort - 6th Feb 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM. happened on February 6, 2010 12:30 PM
  • jayanta Mondal
    Posted Feb 5, 2010 9:37 PM
    Assistant Organizer
    Ok.. Guys we are meeting tomorrow at 12:30 pm at Tolichowki, near Galaxy theater...u can reach me at 9160490725.
  • KAMBHAMPATI SRIKANTH
    Posted Feb 5, 2010 7:24 PM
    Hi Guys , I'm so excited to meet you all. Hope this will continue for a good time. :) Srikanth
  • Posted Feb 5, 2010 11:04 AM
    Hi, is there a number we can call? I am new to this area and just in case have trouble finding the group tomorrow. My number is 9885227927 and I will be coming from Tarnaka
  • Posted Feb 2, 2010 9:03 AM
    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?
  • haritha
    Posted Feb 1, 2010 1:20 PM
    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 ??

Who attended?

  • 12 attendees
    • Gayathri (+1 guest)
       It was great to see the Golconda fort with the GHAC team. We had fun!! 
    •  I saw it for the first time. Thought how would we make adventurous at a fort but Jayanath, Shankar and Adi have really tickled the naughty and adventure side of everyone. There were always 2 ways to reach some points and we tried to get through the hard way to make it thrilling. Jayanth good job in organizing 
    •  The meetup was good. It has been ages since i have been to this historical monument and it was nice to go with an amazing group of people. All in all, great trip, nice historical monument, amazing company, good food ....what more can I ask for 

Your organizer's refund policy for Golconda Fort - 6th Feb 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.

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