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Krishnagiri Fort - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Krishnagiri Fort

This fort is perched on a hillock which can be accessed by a flight of stairs, it was built in the 16th century by Krishnaddevaraya. This fort has an important role in the history of Tamilnadu.
Address : Near, New Bus Stand Road, New Housing Unit, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu 635002, India

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Attractions Near Krishnagiri Fort

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RayakottaiOne of the protected monuments of the Archaeological survey of India. This is built on a hillock which is higher than any other hillock in the vicinity.
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Yelagiri HillsYelagiri is a cluster of 14 hamlets lies between four mountains spread over an area of 30 sq km having an altitude of 3500 ft. The tribal people who live here are engaged in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. Orchards rose gardens and green valleys, surround these hills.
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Jalagamparai-WaterfallsLocated at a 1000 meter above sea level. The cool hill station of Yelagiri is situated in the district of Vellore. Trekking area, natural beauty, offroad.
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Sri Chandra Choodeswara TempleThe Chandrachoodeswar temple is situated in the top of a hill at Hosur and was built by Thirupuvanamalla Barvatharaja Anthiyazhvar of the Hoysala dynasty in the year 1260. It is dedicated to the god Shiva and Parvathi. The whole temple is made up of stone and there is a beautiful raja gopuram on top of the prime entrance.
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Muthayala MaduvuAlso called as Pearl valley. The place is well known for its cascades and the mountain ranges. Nearby the falls, there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
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TheerthamalaiTheerthamalai is an important sacred place in the Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu. The name Theerthamalai means the hill with holy water. There is a temple locatd in the top of the hillock named Theerthagiriswarar.

Discover More Attractions in Krishnagiri, Home of Krishnagiri Fort

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Krishnagiri
Krishna refers to 'black' and Giri refers to 'hill'. The area contains many granite hillocks.Hence the name Krishnagiri

Location of Krishnagiri Fort


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