Ancient Ganesha temple perched atop the famous Rockfort โ a massive rock formation rising 83 meters above the city. One of the most iconic landmarks of Tamil Nadu.
The rock is over 3.8 billion years old โ one of the oldest in the world. Temple built by the Nayaks of Madurai. Legend says Vibhishana dropped the Ranganatha idol here while carrying it from Lanka.
Small but powerful shrine carved into the rock at the summit. 437 steps lead up through rock-cut passages and cave temples.
3.8-billion-year-old rock formation
437 steps to summit
Panoramic city views
Rock-cut cave temples along the way
Vinayagar Chaturthi
Thai Poosam
Panguni Uthiram
Open 6 AMโ8 PM. Climb 437 steps to reach the summit. Panoramic views of Trichy. Entry fee for the fort area.
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