![]() You will have much clearer views compared to the post-monsoon season or in the absence of mist. The trek can be extended till the pre-summer season before the rocks start getting too hot to climb on. Post monsoon, you will witness the lush greenery of the Rachakonda Forest Reserve. Monsoon or the winters are the best seasons to do the Rachakonda Trek. The best months to do the Rachakonda trek are from June to February. However, be careful on the rocks while climbing down, take your time and walk with caution. It will take about 45 minutes to reach the foot of the hill. Spend some time at the top and if it is not sunny you can lie down on the rocks and enjoy the wind. Pro Tip: It is a bad idea to wear shorts on this trek, always go for full joggers or trek pants to prevent your legs from being scratched in the woods.Įmbrace the wide green landscapes after the tough rock climb and blend in as you connect with nature a lot more. There are a good amount of shrubs and thorns along this trail so be careful not to hurt yourself while walking It is a good 10-15 minute walk, so keep alongside the stream until you find rock-cut steps. It will most likely be easy to spot, because of lesser vegetation, more rocks and dried leaves on that particular section. Once you spot the stream it will lead you into a forest section towards the hill. You need to spot the stream and walk along with it towards the hill. The trail starts opposite the temple, and there is a dried-up stream that runs at the foot of the right hill. If you’re resting at the temple, which is at the foot of the left hill, you have to go all the way to the foot of the right hill to start the climb. Section II: Ruined Temple to the Lower Plateau Enjoy the view of the magnificent hill from its foot and the surroundings! Take some time and look around the ruined temple and rest for a bit before starting the climb. The gateways to the fort highlight the use of monolith pillars, beams and lintels all over, doing justice to this system of architecture. The Cyclopean MasonryĪll the gates and the walls are built using Cyclopean Masonry i.e construction with mere huge rocks that pile in perfectly to balance each other and build a strong structure, without the use of mortar. Drop-in comments if you need any help! You will get all the information required to do the Rachakonda trek. ![]() Just like you, we love trekking! And this is a trek we’ve documented in great detail to help you do it on your own. ![]() Permission, Water Sources and Other Finer Details About the Trek.To navigate through the documentation easily, use this section of the Table of Contents: The trek can be done by beginners but prepare well, since the trail at some portions consists of one foot tall stone rocks and can get exhausting. This trek will take you through plenty of gateways, underpasses, and inscriptions and give you a tour of the medieval Hindu town planning and architecture before unleashing the unending views of the valley. The rock formations in this trek are unique and gorgeous! The rocks in and around the Rachakonda Fort are one of the oldest rocks to have existed on this planet! These rocks are about 2.5 million years old. The facts about the rock formations on this trek are as interesting as their history. The typical structure of a fort with courtrooms and dorms does not exist here, it is more of defence walls, gateways and bastions that are still intact. by Recherla Singama Nayak, who started an independent clan when the Kakatiya Dynasty lost its glory at the beginning of the 14th Century A.D.Ī great historical significance can be drawn from the way the fort has been constructed and layered over two adjacent hills. Rachakonda Fort was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century A.D. It is solely secluded from the surrounding villages and that’s why we call it a Hidden Gem! Rachakonda Fort is an unfamous trek around Hyderabad.
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