Place to visit
Fort St. George, India: what it is and when to go
Fort St. George is a fort in Chennai, India. Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fort in Chennai, India · History
- Where
- India · Rajaji Salai, 600009, Chennai
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- MAA Chennai, 16 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 13.07968, 80.28494
What it is and where
Fort St. George is a fort in Chennai, India. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The first British fortress built in India, established in 1644, with a museum & 17th-century church.
It is in Chennai, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 13.07968, 80.28494; the nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA, Chennai), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort St. George is October to March.
- JanBest time11:19
- FebBest time11:35
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:18
- MayBetter not12:36
- JunBetter not12:46
- JulBetter not12:42
- AugBetter not12:26
- SepPossible12:04
- OctBest time11:42
- NovBest time11:23
- DecBest time11:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Burma BazaarBazaar in Chennai, India1.5 km
- Parthasarathy Temple, ChennaiTemple in India3.0 km
- Marina BeachLongest beach of India3.0 km
- Government Museum, ChennaiMuseum of human history and culture in India3.2 km
- Thousand Lights MosqueMosque in India4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: History
- Taj Mahal: marble mausoleum in Agra, India
- Ajanta Caves: 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE Buddhist cave monuments located in Maharashtra, India
- Agra Fort: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Red Fort: historic fortress in Delhi, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Qutb Minar: minaret in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India
Every India place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort St. George?
It is a fort in Chennai, India. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fort St. George?
October to March. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14.
How do you get to Fort St. George?
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Burma Bazaar, Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai, Marina Beach. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Chennai24 places to see in and around Chennai, India: St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, Fort St. George, Guindy National Park. Best time: October to March.
- History311 places for history in India, from Taj Mahal to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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