Bhongir Fort Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

The ramparts and ruined remains of this fantastical-looking 12th-century Chalukyan hill fort sit on what resembles a gargantuan stone egg on the eastern side of town. Access is via many hundreds of steps that have been cut into the rocky hillside; the climb takes around 40 minutes. Sadly there's a fair bit of trash to guide your way. You can leave backpacks at the ticket office below.