Koilkonda Fort Trek and Visit to 800 Old Banyan Tree

Trek to the Koilkonda Fort and visit an 800 years old Banyan tree, with your transportation to and fro Hyderabad and trek related hassles being taken care of.

Highlights

• Explore the Koilkonda Fort, which was the outport of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty. A trek to the fort will lead to a series of streams and lush green environs.
• Witness the beauty of an 800 years old Banyan Tree which spreads over 3 acres.
• Company of an experienced trek guide and hassle-free transfer to and fro Hyderabad.

Detailed overview

Explore the 800 years old mystical "The Great Banyan Tree", at Pillalamarri, which spread across 3 acres. The most important place of interest near Mahabubnagar is the famous banyan tree called Pillalamarri, which is around 8 km far from the city. The famous 800-year-old banyan tree, covering an area of over three acres, can easily shelter about 1000 people in its shade. There is a shrine of a Muslim saint under this divine tree. From a distance, the tree has an appearance of a small hillock with green foliage but on getting closer, it looks like a large green umbrella under which about a thousand people can easily take shelter and relax at their comfortable time.

Itinerary

• You are requested to meet your host at the pick-up points mentioned in the 'Meet-up Information' section by 8:00 AM.
• Begin your journey to Pillalamarri by 8:30 AM.
• Have an appetizing breakfast on your way at 9:00 AM.
• Arrive at Pillalamarri, then express yourself at the introductory session, prior to leaving for the 800-year-old Banyan tree at 10:30 AM.
• Take your lunch break at Pillalamarri within 1:00 PM.
• Post lunch, start the trek to the Koilkonda fort by 2:00 PM. Upon arrival at the Koilkonda Fort, explore the surroundings and understand the history of the fort. 
• You will be departing for Hyderabad by 5:00 PM and reach the lively city of Hyderabad at 8:00 PM.