Pattukkottai — Travel Guide
Pattukottai is a serene town located in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. Surrounded by the beautiful Bay of Bengal, the town has a magical charm that attracts the travelers from far away. The place derives its name from the fort built here by King Serfoji who ruled Tanjore. The fort is called Manora, a derivative of the Minars of North Indian architecture. The 140 ft monument stands majestically on the shore amidst lush green coconut groves. Looking like an ancient lighthouse, the tower was built by King Serfoji in 1811 to commemorate the victory of the British army over Napolean Bonaparte, in the historic battle of Waterloo. The hexagonal shaped ten storeyed fort has a moat around it. Each story of the tower offers a different view of the sea, fishing boats and coconut groves. The Maratha Kings used the fort as a summer palace. The moat with sea water is provided with drainage facility. Rest sheds surround the moat; soldiers who used to guard the fort stayed in these sheds. Hanging lasers were used to reach the other side of the moat.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The Civil airport located 83 km from the town is the main airway to reach Pattukottai.
By Train
Pattukkottai does not have an train station. Nearest option is Mannargudi.
Pattukkottai - 32 km away
Shopping in Pattukkottai is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Pattukkottai to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Pattukkottai means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Pattukkottai is the most important a
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