Forts and palaces across the globe.
After refuelling mid way, I was to drive until lunch time when a colossal fort structure loomed ahead, 45 kms past Solapur. This had not featured in my online recce of the trip and I reached out for Google Maps - Mumbai Hyderabad Road Trip - ImageWrighter
The grand Jama Masjid (Friday mosque) built by Ibrahim Adilshah II is also on this square, its white beauty shining through the rock-coloured fort. The dome and minarets have a royal feel to them - Inside Naldurg Fort, Maharashtra, India - ImageWrighter
The basaltic rock on which the ground fort of Naldurg stands is impregnable. The ravines on the west and south surround this knoll. Towards the east and north, the Bori river gives protection - Naldurg Fort, Maharashtra, India - ImageWrighter
It takes around three to four hours to savour this heritage. So whenever you are on NH65, find half a day to detour 10 km from the highway, and enjoy the quiet - Inside Basavakalyan Fort, Bidar, India - ImageWrighter