Daulatabad Fort
Maharashtra ยท Marathwada ยท 630m
The impregnable hilltop fortress โ moats, dark tunnels, and a 200m vertical climb
Why Special
Daulatabad (originally Devagiri) is one of India's most impressive medieval fortresses. Muhammad bin Tughlaq famously moved his entire capital from Delhi here in 1327. The fort's defenses are legendary: a rock-cut moat, a dark spiral tunnel designed to disorient invaders, false doors, hot oil channels, and a 200m near-vertical climb to the top. The Chand Minar (63m tower) is India's second-tallest after the Qutb Minar.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good signal. Close to Aurangabad.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Aurangabad (15km) โ multiple hospitals (15 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Daulatabad has a police outpost
Getting There
Aurangabad โ 15km (30min). On the Aurangabad-Ellora road.
Roads: Good road from Aurangabad. Well-signposted.
Public transport: Shared autos and state buses from Aurangabad.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Daulatabad village. Aurangabad (15km) has multiple
Stay: โน0/night
Helpline: 100
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
โน325Mid-range
โน725Luxury
โน1,225๐ก 2-3 hour visit. Entry โน25 (Indians), โน200 (foreigners). Local guides โน200-400 for the tunnel.
Crowd Intelligence
Best days: Any
Visit early morning to avoid heat. On the way to Ellora โ combine both in one day.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Basic snack stalls at the base โ chai, samosa, vada pav
Eat in Aurangabad before or after. Nothing substantial at the fort.
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