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Udayagiri Forts

About:

Udayagiri Forts and Caves have historical significance dating back to the early Gupta period (4th to 5th century AD). The site houses several rock-cut caves and shrines dedicated to Hindu deities like Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga, as well as Jain Tirthankaras. The forts are part of a larger historical landscape, where important events during the reign of Gupta rulers took place, making them key archaeological and cultural landmarks..

Location info:

Address:Udaygiri Fort ,Nagercoil,

District: Vidisha

Nearby Towns: Vidisha (5 km) and Sanchi (12 km)

Best time to visit: Throughout the Year

Climate/Weather:

Summer (March to June): Hot, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 40°C. Monsoon (July to September): Receives moderate rainfall, which makes the surroundings lush and green. Winter (October to February): Cool and pleasant, with temperatures between 8°C and 20°C. This is the best time to visit Udayagiri Forts.

History:

Interesting things to Visit:

Cave 5
Famous for the colossal carving of Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar (boar incarnation), rescuing the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.

How to reach?

By Air:The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal, located about 60 km away.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Vidisha, which is around 5 km from Udayagiri.

Road Transport: Nagercoil is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities

Nearest Visiting places:

VattaKotai Fort & Beach Located 12 km from Udayagiri, it’s a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. The palace is inside an old granite fortress around four kilometers long. The palace is located at the foot of the Veli Hills, which form a part of the Western Ghats.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

There are petrol pumps available in Vidisha, which is just 5 km away from Udayagiri. Visitors can easily refuel before exploring the fort area.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Vidisha:
Offers basic hotels and guesthouses for overnight stays.

Hotel Seaview
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Gopi Nivas Grand Kanyakumari
East Car Street, Near Seashore, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629702- 04652 246161

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Police Station:

Nearest Hospital:

CSI Hospital: 222222

Vijayakumar Hospital: 275045

Abdul Kadher Hospital: 240804

Catherine Booth Hospital: 275516

Dr. Kumarsamy Health Center: 270636

Kumaran Nursing Home: 231418

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