Gingee or Singee Fort is one of the great archaeological sites in India, like Hampi, Mandhu or Khajaro. Gingee is great and massive fort that spans man kilometres. One can spend hour walking around the fort area and the well preserved edifices, top view the scenery from the top of the fort. Local people are friendly and nice in this area and you will get some tasty south India foods.

Entrance Fee, Gingee Fort is open 7:00-6:00pm daily. $20 foreigners.

Get there: My bus from Thirvanamali famous ashram place. Gingee can also be reach in few hour to Pondicherry or Mahabailpuram. A Taxi would make get here much easier. You can visit Gingee on a day trip or spend a couple of days relaxing and exploring the vast Gingee Ruins.

Accommodations: There are two government bungalows beside Gingee Park, but are in poor condition. The rooms can be had cheap. In town there are a couple of lodges/Hotels and bar. Another mid range Indian style hotels is in between Gingee Town and the park. Note that the road is very noisy and mosquito are very bad in this area.