FORT GELDRIA
Pulicat, Tamilnadu, India
Dutch East India Company built this fort in 1613. Its remains can be found in the seashore town of Pulicat. Before Dutch entered here, Pulicat was the trading post of Portuguese. After building the fort, they turned it into the capital of Dutch Coromandel. Today only a Dutch Cemetery survives in the fort.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to September
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
- Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the monument.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Chennai Omni Bus Stand |
47.4 KM | 79082135595 |
 Ponneri Railway Station |
20 KM | 044-27972350 |
 Chennai International Airport |
60.2 KM | 044-2256 1122 |
What to Carry
Carry Water Bottle & SnacksSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Thirupalaivanam | 8.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI NOOTRETEESWARAR TEMPLE
Seeds from Eranjhil tree are attracted back to the tree trunk and merges after some period
SRI PUSHPARATHESWARAR TEMPLE
Temple pond has medicinal power which can cure Skin & Eye diseases
SRI SENGALAMMAN TEMPLE
To avoid accidents, people perform pooja to their new Vehicle's here
SRI THIRUVERKADU KARUMARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Sun rays falls on the sanctum of every year on January and August.
SRI RAMANATHESWARAR TEMPLE
This is the navagraha temple of Thondai Mandalam.
SRI VAIDHYA VEERARAGHAVA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture blessing sage Salihotra
SRI OONTREESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams & 17th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu
SRI VAACHEESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the 276 Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalams & 16th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu
Nearest Attractions
BeachKASIMEDU BEACH
Recreation spot but also an important fishing harbour
MuseumARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM POONDI
Museum exclusively for the exhibits of the pre-historic artefacts found in around Poondi
BoatingPULICAT BOATING
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
DamPOONDI DAM
Poondi reservoir acts as the important water source for Chennai city
CavesGUDIYAM CAVE
Known for prehistoric stone tools and culture
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