Thattakal Fort

Thattakal Fort is one of the historic "Baramahal" forts in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Its architectural features suggest it was likely built by the Vijayanagara Kings or their feudatories during the 15th-16th century.

The fort played a crucial strategic role, primarily for surveillance and defense, and witnessed control by various powers throughout history, including the Vijayanagara rulers, local Nayaks, the Marathas, Mysore rulers like Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, and later the British.

Despite years of neglect, a significant portion of its fortifications, including fort walls, gateways, and remnants of various buildings, remains intact. Within the fort, visitors can find natural springs, a small temple, and a large, beautifully carved image of Lord Kote Anjaneya Swamy on the fort wall.