Gahan’s Experience

Gahan went on the Thattakal Fort trek with his parents, along with his friend Nitara and her parents. The trek turned out to be quite challenging. The trail had many thorny bushes, and some of them hurt while walking through the path. At one point, Gahan also slipped into a small hole in the ground, which made the trek a little difficult for him.

Even though parts of the trek were tough, Gahan kept going. The hill did not have a clear path, and the group got a little lost while trying to find the correct route to the top. Nitara’s family decided to stop halfway and waited for the group while Gahan and his parents continued the climb.

About the Trek

The Thattakal Fort trek is around 6–7 km overall and can be more difficult than many other treks in the Krishnagiri region because some sections do not have a well-defined trail. Trekkers may have to move through bushes, uneven ground, and rocky terrain while navigating the route to the summit.

History and Interesting Facts

  • Hill Fort in the Krishnagiri Region: Thattakal is one of the many hills in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, an area known for historic hill forts.

  • Part of the Baramahal Area: Several forts in this region belonged to the Baramahal network of twelve forts, which protected the territory and trade routes.

  • Fort at the Summit: At the peak, trekkers can see remains of fort structures, showing that the hill once had strategic importance.

  • Challenging Natural Terrain: The hill is covered with bushes, rocky sections, and uneven ground, which makes the trek feel like a real exploration. The plants are full of thorns.

Even though Gahan was a little unhappy when he got hurt during the climb, he was happy and proud to see the fort at the peak after completing the trek.