Details of Vattakottai Fort

                                                       VATTAKOTTAI FORT

Vattakottai Fort (Circular Fort) is a shoreline fortress worked in eighteenth century as a beach front protection stronghold and sleeping shelter in the recent Travancore kingdom. It was developed under the summon of Captain Eustachius De Lannoy amid the rule of Travancore King Marthandavarma(1729-58) in the eighteenth century.

STATISTICAL DETAILS OF VATTAKOTTAI FORT:

                                

                         It is rectangular in shape and covers an area of about three and a half acres. The fort is enclosed by walls 25 to 26 feet high, including the parapet, 29 feet thick at the front, 18 feet at the corners and 6 feet at the rear. 

The fort is made of granite blocks and, today, a part of the fort extends into the sea. It is a protected site under the Indian archaeological department. A major renovation of the fort was undertaken recently by the department, and the site is now a popular tourist spot. 

ROUTE MAP:

                            

                       Vattakottai Fort is about 7 km from Kanyakumari. The sea is so calm and ideal for a refreshing dip. The small river by the side of the fort, and the green vegetation all around add to the scenery of the fort. Vattakottai Fort is also famous for the black sand beaches that is situated across its coast.

By rail:             

       Some of the trains plying to and from Kanyakumari are: 

• Chennai Egmore Express
• Tiruchirappalli - Howrah Express
• Himsagar Express

By air:

        Kanyakumari does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport serving the town isThiruvananthapuram Airport, which is 80 km away from the place. Taxi services are available from this international airport to take you to Kanyakumari.

VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF VATTAKOTTAI FORT:

ENTRANCE FEE: Free.

VISITING HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM