Gudibande Fort is located in Gudibande village of Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. The fort was built in the 17th century about 400 years ago by a yogi and local chief named Byregowda.
Gudibande Fort is about 92 km from Bangalore. It is about 33 km from Chikkaballapur city and 34 km from Chikkaballapur railway station.
The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes to help soldiers escape in case of emergency. At the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as “Sir Rameshwar Temple” founded by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama, believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas. A strong plinth with a square base has fine carved images.
