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Chandragiri,

Chandragiri is a well-known fort in Tirupati. Constructed in the 11th century and used by Narasimha Saluva as his administrative centre in 1485. Chandragiri was the fourth capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. During the siege by Golconda Sultans on Penugonda, the Rayas moved their capital to this location.

Chandragiri is an ancient town which once served as the 4th capital of Vijayanagar dynasty. The town is famous for the 11th-century Chandragiri Fort, which is built on a massive rock and stands at a height of 183 meters. The fort encompasses eight temples, the Rani Mahal, and other structures that are in ruins. The Raja Mahal is transformed into an archaeological museum, wherein you can see some of the finest artifacts from Vijayanagara architecture. The sound and light show organized here in Telugu and English is quite impressive.

• Timings: 10:00 am – 08:45 pm (Closed on Friday)
• Entry Fee: ? 10