Vattakottai Fort (or 'Circular Fort') is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu the southern tip of India.
{Vattakottai Fort has been declared as protected site and come under the administration of Indian archaeological department. It has been restored and developed as a tourist attraction.}
It was built in the 18th century as a coastal defence-fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore kingdom.
It was constructed under the supervision of Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, an ex-Dutch naval officer of the Dutch East India Company, who became commander of the Travancore Army (the very army that defeated him in the Battle of Colachel) in the 18th century, after he earned the trust of the Travancore King Marthanda Varma
De Lannoy constructed Vattakottai, as part of the defence-fortifications he undertook throughout Travancore.
The fort is made of granite blocks and, this fort goes right into the sea on one end and bordered by the Western Ghats on the other. Such a strategic location makes it particularly interesting.
A major renovation of the fort was undertaken recently by the archaeological department, and the site is now a popular tourist spot.
Another interesting feature near the site is a beach of black sands.
It is about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kanyakumari town.
Vattakottai Fort Timings: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Entry Fee :No entry fee
Highlights
- Best Time to Visit Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Facilities Washrooms .Food Stalls
- Recommended Hours . 1 hour
- Best Visited With Group, Solo, Couple, Family
- Footwear, Camera Allowed
Phone:097514 16416
Vattakottai Fort Kanyakumari Address: Vattakkottai , Tamil Nadu, 629401, India
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