Visited Bellary Fort in Ballari, Karnataka today. Quite a contrast to Hampi as far as conservation is concerned. No sign board for the fort; not even at the main entrance of the fort complex. No toilet at all though I spotted @swachhbharat symbol. Sad state. @ASIGoI 
The first look of Bellary Fort built on top of a hill called the "Ballari Gudda" . It has two parts — Upper Fort and the Lower Fort.
Who was to know one had to climb up some 370 huge stairs to reach the fort top 😨. But, managed to climb up and climb down 😀
Who was to know one had to climb up some 370 huge stairs to reach the fort top 😨. But, managed to climb up and climb down 😀
And, you climb up and up and up. Look at those boulders 😱. And how well they are placed.
Counting steps :-)) as you walk under huge boulders which provide shade and relief in the heat.
A short break after 300 steps 😬
And, some posing to show how huge the boulders are.
And, some posing to show how huge the boulders are.
And, then you see the Upper Fort of Bellary Fort and it’s wow. You forget all the steps you climbed up.
The boulders 😳
Here is the view of the Upper Fort of Bellary Fort. Majestic. In spite of it being in ruins.
And, here is the bird’s eye view of Bellary city from the Bellary Fort.
Finally, at the fort top. Phew!! Rest.
Any idea what flag is this? The entire fort had absolutely no information about its history except that one small stone slab at the entrance.
Any idea what flag is this? The entire fort had absolutely no information about its history except that one small stone slab at the entrance.
I am camouflaged there :))
The Bellary Fort had life. And beauty.
And this too :-)
We love defacing things of historical importance with our expression of ‘love’!!
Boulders provide shade and natural sitting area :-)
