About Rayakottai Hill Fort:
Rayakottah, a hill fort, situated at a distance of 30 Km from Hosur marks the border of the Palghat plateau. Even after the Mysore wars, for the British it was a strategic place where their troops were stationed till 1861. The ramparts and the bastions of the fort are more or less intact. The fort is a protected monument.
General Information about Rayakottai Hill Fort:
Location: Near Krishnagiri
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to reach Rayakottai Hill Fort:
By Air:
The nearest airport is the Bangalore Airport (40 km).
By Rail:
The closest railway station is the Hosur Railway Station (5 km).
By Road:
Krishnagiri is well-connected by Prime Minister’s Golden Rectangle Project executed by National Highways Authority of India.