JournalRajagiri: Gingee, Tamil Nadu
In short: Rajagiri is the highest and best-known of Gingee's three hills, about 800 ft high, with the main citadel reached through several gates and across a chasm now crossed by a bridge.
Quick facts
| Hill | Rajagiri |
|---|---|
| Height | About 800 ft |
| Climb | About 2 hours round trip |
| Ticket office | At the foot of the hill |
| Part of | Gingee Fort complex |
What you will see
- Several gates on the way up, and a chasm of about 20 m now spanned by a bridge.
- The Ranganatha temple, an audience hall and a magazine building.
- A large iron cannon, described as about 4 m long.
- The Kamalakkani Amman shrine on the route up, with Nayak-period murals.
- The Sadatullah Khan mosque at the entrance to the inner fort.
The climb
Expect about 2 hours round trip, rising more than 150 m above the plain. The ticket office is at the foot of the hill. Start early, carry water and plan for heat; hill-climb entry reportedly ends around 15:00.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Rajagiri climb?
About 2 hours round trip, with a rise of more than 150 m.
What is at the top?
The main citadel with gates, a bridge over a chasm, temples, a cannon and a mosque.
More around Gingee
- Back to the complete Gingee guide
- Krishnagiri
- Kalyana Mahal
- Raja Desingu
- Gingee Fort history timeline
- UNESCO World Heritage status
Details such as access, timings and rules can change. Confirm with local authorities before you travel.