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Manora Fort

Manora Fort

About:

The Manora fort is situated 65-km away from Thanjavur (Tamilnadu / India). The fort was built by Rajah Serfoji in 1814 to commemorate the victory of the British over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo. It is an 8-storied tower, which is 300-meter high from where one can have a panoramic view of the palm-fringed Bay of Bengal. The fort derives its name Manora from the word Minaret, which means a small minar. Manora is a small tourism place for weekend holidays. There is a boating service available from Tamilnadu Tourism Department to go for a small ride for a fee. If this place around Manora is properly developed, will attract a many tourists who visits Tanjore

In December 2004, five monuments including the fort were damaged in the Indian Ocean Tsunami. It was planned in 2007 by the State Tourism Department to renovate the structure and improve its infrastructure by building several additional facilities including upgrading the children's park and building a tourist's shed.
 

Location info:
Address:Pattukottai,Thanjavur, Tamil nadu
District: Thanjavur
Nearest City: Thanjavur
Best time to visit: April to October.

Climate/Weather:
Thanjavur has a tropical climate with no wild swing in temperature between summer and winter. April and May are the hottest months with the mercury often soaring above the 40ºC mark. Due to its proximity to the coastal region it gets uncomfortably warm and humid during these months but the nights are usually cool, thanks to the sea breeze that sets in during the afternoons.

History:
The fort was built byRajah Serfoji in 1814 to commemorate the victory of the British over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo.

Interesting things to do:
 

Interesting things to Visit:

The Ancient Fort Tower (Manora)

Boating

Mallipattinam (Nearest Fisherman Village, Small Fishing Port)

How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Thanjavur
Nearest Airport:Tiruchirappalli
Road Transport:Tourists can access Manora by road from Thanjavur, which is just 65-km away. Regular government bus services are available from Thanjavur. Private taxis and buses are also available from Thanjavur

Nearest Visiting places:

Puliyur Vyagrapureeswarar Temple :Around 80 Kms from Thanjavur, situated Nagapattinam. The ancient history says Kamadhenu, the devalogha cow prayed to Lord shiva in this shrine to get rid of its sabam. One more speciality about this temple, on evenings, Nataraja is worshipped first prior to all other gods. This is also referred as Dhakshina Chidambaram. chidambaram is where famous temple of lord Nataraja located. This village is also called as Vyagrapuri named after the lord.

Tirubhuvanam:It is located 8 km (5 miles) Northeast of Kumbakonam, is dedicated to Kumbheswara,  the “God who removes Fear”. This is also an old silk weaving centre. Kambaharesvarar Temple was built by the King Kulothunga III (1179 AD - 1216 AD). There are two Gopurams and two Praharams,the Karpagraham, Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Muha Mandapam and Somaskandar Mandapam.

Swamimalai:Located 32 Kms away, Swamimalai is one of the six abodes (Arupadaiveedu) dedicated to Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan preached Pranava mantra "OM" to Lord Shiva and that why he is called Swaminathan. The 60 steps to the temple indicate the 60 years of the Tamil calendar. This temple is praised by Arunagirinadar. Every Thursday, Lord Swaminathan is decorated with Diamond Vel.

Nearest Petrol Pump:
Pattukottai,Thanjavur, Tamil nadu

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Parisutham
Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu- 04362 231801

Hotel Oriental Towers
Srinivasam Pillai Road, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu- 04362 230724

Jennys Residency
3/14 Mc Donald's Road, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil nadu 620001- 0431 2414414

Sangam Hotel
Near Temple, Trichy Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu- 04362 239451

Hotel Rayas
18,19 Head Post Office Road, , Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612001- 0435 2423270

Hotel Gnanam
Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu- 04362 278501

Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:

Police Station
Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Triplicane Police Station
, Triplicane, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ice House Police Station
Besant Road, Triplicane, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Nearest Hospital:

Institute Of Opthalmology -Joseph Eye Hospital
, Kilapudur, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu- 0431 2460622

Rangashri Child Care Clinic
New 76, Srirangam, Gandhi Road, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil nadu 620006? - 0431 2435600

Sowmanasya Hospitals Pvt Ltd
6, K K Nagar, Chinthamani, V N Nagar, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil nadu 620002- 0431 2704304

Manora Fort
Puliyur Vyagrapureeswarar Temple:
Around 80 Kms from Thanjavur, situated Nagapattinam. The ancient history says Kamadhenu, the devalogha cow prayed to Lord shiva in this shrine to get rid of its sabam. One more speciality about this temple, on evenings, Nataraja is worshipped first prior to all other gods. This is also referred as Dhakshina Chidambaram. chidambaram is where famous temple of lord Nataraja located. This village is also called as Vyagrapuri named after the lord............more
Tirubhuvanam:
It is located 8 km (5 miles) Northeast of Kumbakonam, is dedicated to Kumbheswara, the "God who removes Fear". This is also an old silk weaving centre. Kambaharesvarar Temple was built by the King Kulothunga III (1179 AD - 1216 AD). There are two Gopurams and two Praharams,the Karpagraham, Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Muha Mandapam and Somaskandar Mandapam............more
Swamimalai:
Located 32 Kms away, Swamimalai is one of the six abodes (Arupadaiveedu) dedicated to Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan preached Pranava mantra "OM" to Lord Shiva and that why he is called Swaminathan. The 60 steps to the temple indicate the 60 years of the Tamil calendar. This temple is praised by Arunagirinadar. Every Thursday, Lord Swaminathan is decorated with Diamond Vel...........more