Paramathi Fort

A historic fort at Paramathi built by Allala Ilayan of the Vettuva Gounder community, notable as a rare Tamil fort constructed without stone. Inside stands a shrine to the fort's guardian deity, Kotaiyanna Swamy.

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Plan Paramathi Fort

Typeheritage
Nearest baseMohanur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMohanur
DistrictNamakkal
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.

A historic fort at Paramathi built by Allala Ilayan of the Vettuva Gounder community, notable as a rare Tamil fort constructed without stone. Inside stands a shrine to the fort's guardian deity, Kotaiyanna Swamy.

Paramathi Fort is planned from Mohanur, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Mohanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

Visiting

Paramathi Fort — at a glance

TimingsOpen daily during daylight hours (roughly 6:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March, during the cooler dry season

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Paramathi Fort

At Paramathi in Paramathi-Velur taluk, about 20 km from Namakkal. Nearest railway station Namakkal (~20 km); nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~70 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~70 km.

A modest ruined fort; the guardian-deity shrine is the main draw.

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Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Mohanur or nearby in Namakkal, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

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Paramathi Fort — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Paramathi Fort?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Paramathi Fort?

Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily during daylight hours (roughly 6:00 AM-6:00 PM). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Paramathi Fort?

Base yourself in Mohanur or nearby in Namakkal, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Paramathi Fort?

About an hour.

What else is near Paramathi Fort?

Nearby you can pair Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur (3.8 km), Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur (11.9 km), Ardhanareeswarar Temple (17.4 km), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple (18.2 km).