Vattakottai is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari.Vattakkottai beach and fort is located about 6KM from Kanyakumari beach.

Vattakottai Fort was built in 18th century by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma for defending coastal areas.

It was designed by the Dutch captain De Lannoy and is an interesting fort extending to the sea.

Fort sides are flanked by beaches and you will rarely find people at the beach.