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Gingee Fort - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Gingee Fort

The Maratha king Shivaji ranked this fort as the "most impregnable fortress in India" and it was called 'the troy of the East'.
Address : NH 66, Gingee, Tamil Nadu 604202, India

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Attractions Near Gingee Fort

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Rajagiri FortA fort built in 1200 AD. It is made up of saffron and BlackRock. Currently, the fort includes a Magazine, gymnasium, palace site, audience hall, stable, clocktower, granary, treasury, etc.
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Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar TempleThis is one of the renowned temples of Tamilnadu with its architecture and history. This temple is located in the foothiills of Arunachaleswar hills.
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Virupaksha CaveVirupaksha Cave located in Thiruvannamalai was the abode of the saint Virupaksha Deva in the 14th century. It is believed that saint Virupaksha spent most of his life in this cave.
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Arunachala HillMountain, Spiritual way, Trekking, viewpoint, nature etc.
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Ulagalantha Perumal TempleA Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu constructed in the Dravidian style architecture. Historically important place having so many beautiful structures and a serene surrounding.
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Thiruvakkarai Fossil Wood Park-Geoheritage siteThis is a notified national Geo -heritage monument maintained by the Geological Survey of India. The park contains petrified fossil woods approximately 20 million years old.

Discover More Attractions in Villupuram, Home of Gingee Fort

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Villupuram
Site for many historical events and landmarks. Very old temples, Mosques, and churches are the best attractions.

Location of Gingee Fort


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