Vattakottai Fort , Kanyakumari
About Vattakottai Fort
Vattakottai literally meaning a circular fort is surprisingly rectangular in shape. VattaKottai Fort is lonely structure standing on the shore this gives a sudden feeling that you have stepped into history. The 29ft tall fort walls, the simple interior, the well, the slope for the canyon, the tunnel that is said to be connected to the Padmanabhapuram Palace of King Marthandavarman to whom this Fort belonged for a period are all very interesting to look at, especially if you are historically keen.
The view from atop the Fort is stunning on all sides. The calm and soothing sea that shimmers against the horizon, the little river that trickles near the Fort, the bustling city that glitters at a distance and the brilliant hues of green valleys and trees that sway in a rhythmic motion is a sight to behold.
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Places to Visit near Vattakottai Fort
Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Guganathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
6 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
A little known temple right in the middle of the city is actually a very old (1000yrs) temple said to be built by the great king Raja Raja Cholan,...
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Kanyakumari Beach, Tamil Nadu
6.7 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
From the sandy shores on Kanyakumari Beach, you can see the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. During the day there are crowds; people dip their feet into...
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Tamil Nadu
6.9 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Vivekananda Rock Memorial stands where it is believed that the Swami Vivekananda meditated on this rock, where he sought enlightenment. It is a...
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Bhagavathi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
7 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Standing on the Kanyakumari beach next to the Gandhi memorial, this temple is three thousand years old. This temple is dedicated to the virgin...
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Mahatama Gandhi Mandapam, Tamil Nadu
7.3 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Built eight years after Gandhi passed away, this memorial stands on the beach, close to the Kumari Amman Temple and a series of pleasant bazaars....
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Thiruvalluvar Statue, Tamil Nadu
7.3 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Thiruvalluvar was a famous Tamil poet. This statue, next to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, was built in his memory. The statue is 133 feet tall...
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Kanyakumari Baywatch Wax Museum, Tamil Nadu
7.7 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Opened in 2005, this is the place where Saddam Hussein and Mother Theresa share modeling space. Gandhi sits thoughtfully while M S Subbalakshmi...
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Baywatch Amusement Park, Tamil Nadu
8.7 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
This amusement park is in the same complex as the wax museum. There are no blockbuster rollercoasters here, but this is still a park that can...
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Thanumalayan Temple, Tamil Nadu
15.7 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
An important South Indian temple, it took six hundred years to build. Most intriguing are the musical pillars. These four musical pillars are...
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Suchindram, Tamil Nadu
16.1 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
This beautiful town and its temple got its name by the legend that says Lord Indra was purified from his curse at this place. The temple which is...
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Panagudi, Tamil Nadu
30.2 km from Vattakottai Fort - See map
Panagudi is a lovely hamlet nearby Tirunelveli. You can have fun in the Kuthirapanjan waterfalls in Panagudi. There are also three churches in...
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