Hire Benakal

A visually impressive group of some 400 megalithic tombs – dolmens. These structures were built in the time period between 800 and 200 BC. The largest megalithic site in South India.

Brahmagiri megaliths

180 metres high granite outcrop with numerous megalithic structures. Settled at least since the 2nd millenium BC. Ancient cemetery with 300 stone cists, painted pottery. Stones with later inscriptions – Ashokan edicts.

Thovarimala Ezhuthupara

Cave with prehistoric (around 8,000 BC) pictorial writings.

Kupgal petroglyphs

Huge amount of Neolithic petroglyphs in unusual locations – peculiar rock formations with deep depressions. Many petroglyphs depict cattle, also people herding animals. Some of the depressions make loud sound similar to gong, when struck with boulders – this effect could be used in rituals.

Rohtasgarh Fort

Ancient, enormous fort built on a steepsided plateau. Fortification could be up to 1000 years old and is one of the largest forts in the world, enclosing an area of 42 square kilometres.

Red Fort in Delhi

Enormous fort, built in the 17th century. Contains important monuments of architecture.

Qila Mubarak

The most ancient fortification in India. It is at least 1900 years old and contains elements even from the Harappa period.

Mehrangarh Fort

One of the most impressive forts in India, towering above the city on 122 metres high hill. Includes several palaces. Construction started in 1459.

Golconda Fort

Ancient fortified capital of Golkonda in 1364 – 1512, world-renowned center of diamond trade. Four forts with 10 km long outer wall.

Agra Fort

The most important walled royal city in the area of India. Here have resided many Mughals. Fort contained state treasury. Last major reconstruction took part in 1573, then the external surfaces were covered with red sandstone.