Golkonda, a ruined city of south-central India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364-1512) is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad.

The whole of the Golkonda Fort complex and its surrounding spreads across 11 km of total area, and discovering its every nook is an arduous task. A visit to the fort reveals the architectural beauty in many of the pavilions, gates, entrances and domes. Divided into four district forts, the architectural valour still gleams in each of the apartments, halls, temples, mosques, and even stables. The graceful gardens of the fort may have lost their fragrance, for which they were known 400 years ago, yet a walk in these former gardens should be in your schedule when exploring the past glories of Golkonda Fort.

The city and fortress are built on a granite hill that is 120 meters high and is surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts. The beginnings of the fort date to 1143, when the Hindu Kakatiya dynasty ruled the area. The Golconda fort use to have a Vault chamber where once the famous Kohinoor and Hope diamonds were stored along with other diamonds.