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Gingee: a fort on three hills
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Gingee: a fort on three hills

Down the GST Road and inland to a fort spread across three granite hills. A good day ride, and an early start means you climb before the heat.

Down the GST Road and inland to a fort spread across three granite hills. A good day ride, and an early start means you climb before the heat.

Distance151 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonNov – FebIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

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Map of the road from Chennai to GingeeMap of the road from Chennai to Gingee
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Two-wheeler road from Google Maps. Roads close and change, so check the route on the day you ride.

Ride details

Road typeNH 32 (GST Road), then via Tindivanam
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 72
MechanicsApprox. 18
HospitalsApprox. 577
Mostly smooth

The GST Road is wide and busy with trucks to Tindivanam. From there the road to Gingee is two-lane and quieter, with village traffic and speed breakers.

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