DINDIGUL FORT
Muthalagupatty, Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India
The city is home to Dindigul Fort, which is believed to be first built by the Nayakas of Madurai, in order to defend their country from the invading Mysore army. Later, it was rebuilt by Haider Ali and finally was captured by the British in 1790, who garrisoned it till 1860. Presently, the fort is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Dindigul Fort or Dindigul Malai Kottai is a 17th-century hill fort, built by Madurai Nayak situated in the town of Dindigul in the state of Tamilnadu in India. The fort was built by the Madurai Nayak king Muthu Krishnappa Nayak in 1605. In the 18th century the fort passed on to Kingdom of Mysore (Mysore Wodeyar). During the reign of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan the fort was of strategic importance. In 1799 it went to the control of the British East India Company during the Polygar Wars.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
September to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 20 | 10 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Dindigul Bus Stand |
2.6 KM | 9513508001 |
 Dindigul Junction |
3 KM | 139 |
 Madurai Airport |
72 KM | 0452-2690717 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nadur | 1.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI KALAHASTHEESWARAR TEMPLE & SRI ABIRAMI AMMAN TEMPLE
Lord Brahmma performed penance in this place on Lord Shiva
SRI SOUNDERRAJA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Temple was built by Achyuta Deva Raya during the 16th C.E
SRI SRINIVASA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Temple in its current form is believed to have been built by Achutha Deva Raya
PALANI DHANDAYUTHAPANI SWAMY TEMPLE
Balasubramania Kavirayar speaks the glory of this place
SHRI KALAMEGHAPERUMAL TEMPLE
It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationKODAIKANAL HILL STATION
Often referred to as the Princess of Hill stations
WaterfallsFAIRY WATERFALLS
Supply of water is from the seepage of Municipal Reservoir
CavesGUNA CAVES
It is said that Pandavas lived and cooked their meals here
TrekkingPERUMAL PEAK TREKKING
This is a high peak at kodaikanal in the Perumalmalai hills
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