Google Map Of Gingee

Gingee is a panchayet tehsil in the Viluppuram district in Tamilnadu. Gingee is situated between three hills. The actual name of Gingee is Sengiri. It means red hill in Tamil. Some say that the name Sengiri is originated from the hill Sanjeevi, mentioned in the Ramayana, from where Hanumana got the life saving herb, Sanjeevani Booti for Lakshmana. The tehsil of Gingee is bordered by several hills, made of volcanic rocks. Even though the land is very dry, the landscape of Gingee is exclusive and amazing. Gingee is very famous for its Gingee Fort, which is a popular tourist spot. Gingee fort is the most wonderful fortof all forts in Tamilnadu, founded by the cholas.The fort of Gingee was declared as a National Monument in 1921 and is under the Archaeological department. To visit Gingee Fort, guides are available from the archaeological office, which is on the way to the fort. To go to Gingee, the nearest railway station is Thindivanam and Villupuram. The nearest airport is Chennai. Best time to go to Gingee is October to march. Small budget hotels,as well as star hotels are available to stay there.