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Gingee Fort

About Gingee Fort

Gingee Fort also known as the “Troy of the East” by the British due to its strategic location and stretches itself across three hills Chandrayandurg in the southeast, Krishnagiri to the north, and Rajagiri in the west – and includes self-contained cities is currently situated in the district of Villupuram, close to Pondicherry. It was constructed for both military and civilian to accommodate and stands at a height of 240 metres and was once surrounded by a moat that was 24 metres wide. However, it also included granaries, prisons, temples, Aanaikulam – a sacred pond – and even a marriage hall and the three sections of the fort are connected by walls covering an area of about 11square km. 

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Region: South India
State: Tamil Nadu
City: Chennai
Lattitude: 12.2499° N, Longitude: 79.3957° E

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Best Time to Visit : October to March
Summer : 25°C to 37°C
Winter : 17°C to 28°C
Monsoon : 24°C to 32°C
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Nearest Airport: Tirupati, Nearest Railway Station: Perani, Nearest Bus Station: Gingee
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