Bidar
Bidar District, Karnataka, India

Bidar

4.7(4100 reviews)
historical

About Bidar

Bidar, perched on the Deccan plateau, echoes with stories of kings, warriors, and mystic saints. Its fort — a masterpiece of Persian-inspired architecture — spreads over 1.5 kilometers with palaces, gateways, and secret passages. Within its crimson walls lie echoes of the Bahmani dynasty’s golden era. The Bahmani tombs, set amidst peaceful gardens, gleam with blue-tiled domes and calligraphic grace. Beyond history, Bidar is famed for its Bidriware craft — silver-inlaid metalwork born of royal patronage. Every step here is a brush with the past, every stone a verse of forgotten majesty.

Best time to visit: October to February

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What you'll experience

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    Explore the majestic Bidar Fort and its palaces

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    Visit the Bahmani Tombs and the Solah Khamba Mosque

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    Shop for authentic Bidriware handicrafts

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    Enjoy panoramic sunset views from the fort walls

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Indian Visitors25
Foreign Visitors125

Best Time to Visit

October to February

Location

Bidar District, Karnataka, India

Contact

For inquiries: 08482-228467

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