Private Day Tour: Gingee Fort - Troy Of The East From Chennai
Visit Gingee Fort, one of the most impregnable forts of India that was dubbed as the 'Troy of the East' by the British. The fort was originally built by the Chola dynasty in the 9th century A.D. and later expanded by the Vijayanagar Empire in the 13th century A.D. The Fort is situated around 100 miles from the city of Chennai and can be reached in 3 hours by road.
Highlights • 80 feet wide moat of the fort • Three citadels on three hilltops • Seven storied Wedding Hall
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1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
What's included in Private Day Tour: Gingee Fort - Troy Of The East From Chennai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gingee Fort
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to the hilltop fort of Gingee. The fort has three citadels that are located on three hillocks. Each citadel is a self-contained unit. An eight mile long wall runs around the fort that is protected by an 80 feet wide moat. Walk around and see where the Gingee guards would keep watch. Inside the fort is a seven storied Wedding 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. It has been occupied by the Marathas, Mughals, French and the British and then abandoned in the 19th century. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Chennai and dropped off at your hotel.
Inclusions
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, back problems or other serious medical conditions.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Visiting hours are from 09.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m. Entry to Climbing hill stop is 03:00 pm.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
