Private Day Tour: Gingee Fort "Troy of the East" from Chennai
Chennai, India
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 10 hours
Gingee Fort is one of the few forts that still in exist in Tamil Nadu. One of the most impenetrable forts of India, even given the name of 'Troy of the East' by the British. See the hidden fortress which was fought over by many different rulers in history and successfully protected the small town of Gingee from invaders.
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Gingee Fort is one of the few forts that still in exist in Tamil Nadu. One of the most impenetrable forts of India, even given the name of 'Troy of the East' by the British. See the hidden fortress which was fought over by many different rulers in history and successfully protected the small town of Gingee from invaders.You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai at 7 am and driven to Gingee by private air-conditioned car (approx. 3.5 hours). Upon arrival you will gain access to the Gingee Fort.
Once inaccessible to the public, this hidden fort is served as protection for the Gingee people from invasion. Walk around and see where the Gingee guards would keep watch. Inside the fort, you will get to see different rooms used by the Gingee, such as the guard room, Kalyana Mahal (marriage hall), prison cells, a military gymnasium, and more.
The Gingee has been claimed and reclaimed many times throughout history by different rulers, all wanting possession of this impenetrable fortress.
After visiting Gingee Fort, you will be returned to your hotel at Chennai.
After visiting Gingee Fort, you will be returned to your hotel at Chennai.
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