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 Most of you would have read about how far the new Bangalore International Airport is and how boring the journey is. But have you noticed Fort of Devanahalli on the way to Airport? Its visible from the high way if you are watchful enough. I always wanted explore it but never did. But this time on my regular visit to Nandhi Hills I made sure to stop and visit the Fort.  The fort as such is not very big but looks beautiful and still is in good condition. The fort was built by Mallabairegowda in 1501 and then went into the hands of Mysore. Its more famous as the birth place of Tippu Sultan.
 Board beside the main entrance of the fort. The walls of the fort is not that tall. Side wall of the fort. Its still in good condition. You can walk on this wall to get a free trip around the fort. What you will notice inside the fort is an amazing small town.  Board in front of the gate. Gives you history of the fort both in Kannada and English. Inside the fort there are beautiful temples of Ranganatha and Chandramouleshwara. I could not visit them as I was in urgency. Probably next time. But you don’t miss the fort next time you visit airport.
10 Comments posted on "Fort of Devanahalli"
 Wow it looks beautiful :)
Vinayak Hegde on November 17th, 2008 at 6:21 PM #
 Nice. Will check it out next time I go in that direction.
Srivatsava Vajapeyam on November 19th, 2008 at 7:44 AM #
 Hi Thejesh,  It’s amazing that the fort still is in good condition!
ManojVasanth on November 19th, 2008 at 7:19 PM #
 It reminds me Bekal Fort.
Thejesh GN on November 19th, 2008 at 7:24 PM #
 @Srivatsava Vajapeyam : When going towards airport it comes after Yelahanka ( and when you almost reach Devanahalli). Its on the right side of the road.  You may find this interesting: this has info on the history of Devanahalli that dates to 1500′s from time of Rana Baire Gowda to Tipu Sultan… http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/320-from-kempegowda * From Kempegowda to Tipu and now, BIAL *
tasawor hussain on December 9th, 2009 at 3:08 AM #
 the pictures are so beutiful.i like this area and spiciay this fort it was the part of our beloved prince tipu sultan state .  I’m excited to come over there…it’s amazing..Tipu Sultan Zinda Bad…
Krishnamuthy Thakur on January 13th, 2010 at 3:36 PM #
 Hi Thej, Very useful. An informative post in Devanahalli fort. Extend it to in and around Bangalore. Thank you. Post a comment
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