Trek Fee: INR 7619 + 5% GST = INR 8000/-
(Nisargnaad membership benifits are not applicable for this trek series)
The last date of registration for Gingee Fort Trek: 15th November 2025
(We have to book the train tickets 60 days prior to the journey)
Age Group: 10-70 year old (Children of age 10-15 must be accompanied by a Adult Guardian for the trek.)
Eligibility: Average fitness level required
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About Gingee Fort
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Ananta Kon of Kon royal dynasty, built the Gingee Fort around 1190 CE. Later, in the 13th century, Krishna Kon further fortified the fort. In the following centuries, the Chola and Vijayanagara Empire rulers strengthened the fort. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Gingee Nayaks rose to prominence. In 1677, under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Marathas captured the fort from the Sultan of Bijapur. Afterward, the king constructed new fortifications, dug trenches, erected towers, and built bastions. In 1689, after the assassination of Sambhaji Maharaj, the fort of Raigad was lost. At that time, Rajaram Maharaj managed to escape through the Tiger Gate of Raigad and made his way directly to Gingee. He made Gingee his capital and ruled from there. In 1691, the Mughals laid siege to the fort, but they were unsuccessful in capturing it. Over the next seven years, the Mughals made several attempts to seize the fort. Finally, in 1698, the Mughals succeeded in capturing Gingee Fort from the Marathas. However, by then, Rajaram Maharaj had already escaped the fort and reached Panhala. Later, in the 18th century, the fort was transferred to the Nawabs of Karnataka, then to the French, and finally, in 1761, it came under British control. The Gingee Fort complex includes forts on four hills: Rajgiri, Krishnagiri, Chandragiri, and Chakkilidurg. Each of these forts has its own independent and self-sufficient citadel. The fortifications of the Gingee Fort complex stretch over 13 kilometers. Together, the four hills cover an area of about 11 square kilometers. The main fort, Rajgiri, has a citadel located about 800 feet above sea level. One has to cross seven gates to reach the citadel. On the slopes of the citadel hill, large piles of rocky boulders can be seen. Climbing these rocks to reach the fort is extremely difficult. These rocks were skillfully used to further fortify and strengthen the fort. The unique use of natural formations in the fort’s architecture is particularly distinctive.