What to expect
Perumukkal Fort
A ruined hill fort on an isolated granite hill rising about 437 feet, roughly 12 km east of Tindivanam. It was fortified during the Vijayanagara period in the 14th century and contended over in later regional conflicts. The same hill carries the old Mukyachaleeswarar Shiva temple, said to be around 900 years old.
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Perumukkal Fort
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePerumukkal
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Perumukkal Fort is planned from Perumukkal, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Perumukkal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Perumukkal or nearby in Viluppuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Perumukkal FortSeasonal guide
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Today at Perumukkal Fort
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Perumukkal Fort — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Perumukkal Fort
About 12 km east of Tindivanam; nearest railway Tindivanam (~13 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~40 km) or Chennai MAA (~120 km)
Getting around Perumukkal Fort
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Perumukkal Fort
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Perumukkal Fort — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Perumukkal Fort?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Perumukkal Fort?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Perumukkal Fort?
Base yourself in Perumukkal or nearby in Viluppuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Perumukkal Fort?
About an hour.
What else is near Perumukkal Fort?
Nearby you can pair Parsvanatha Jain Temple, Valathi (9.6 km), Mailam Murugan Temple (15.0 km), Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary (Kaliveli Lake) (17.4 km), Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam (17.8 km).
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Perumukkal Fort guides, stories & itineraries
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