The citadel covers a total area of 25 acres - divided into the lower fort and upper fort. Chandragiri means the hill of the moon as it resembles a crescent. Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal, two well-preserved buildings are inside the fort.
Raja Mahal is a three-storeyed structure made of stone and mortar decorated with stucco. Pyramidal towers resemble the shikhara of temples. In 1989, Raja Mahal became a museum with information about important historical sites in Andhra Pradesh. A collection of artefacts discovered during excavations around the fort includes an armoury, sculptures, coins and documents.
Raja Mahal is a three-storeyed structure made of stone and mortar decorated with stucco. Pyramidal towers resemble the shikhara of temples. In 1989, Raja Mahal became a museum with information about important historical sites in Andhra Pradesh. A collection of artefacts discovered during excavations around the fort includes an armoury, sculptures, coins and documents.
The Rani Mahal is a two-storeyed building next to the Raja Mahal, that served as a stable on the ground floor and residential space on the first floor. The building's inscription mentioned that it once served as the commander's home. Both structures - a result of overzealous restoration operations - have turned pink in colour. At the base of the hill, boating facilities were once functional in the pond. The ruins contain numerous more buildings, mandapas and temples.
You can view the cyclopean masonry ramparts, a few watchtowers and bastions with arched parapets at the Upper Fort perched atop the hill. It is worthwhile to ascend to the summit as you can see the historical remains and look at the stunning views.
You can view the cyclopean masonry ramparts, a few watchtowers and bastions with arched parapets at the Upper Fort perched atop the hill. It is worthwhile to ascend to the summit as you can see the historical remains and look at the stunning views.