Reaching the Manora fort: This fort is quite inside from the main road from Pattukottai. From Pattukottai, if you are taking a bus, then you can board any government bus that goes to Rameshwaram, Yervadi and get down at Mallipattinam and get an auto. Enquire before boarding.There are few private buses which have Mallipattinam listed as one of the destinations in them. Very few private buses stop at the Manora village. If you are driving by own vehicle, the route is pretty straightforward. The beach: There is a warning board near the sea indicating presence of the poisonous jelly fish. Bay of Bengal is quite calm here.The couple who own a snack shop stated that the State government would start boating two months from now. There's a children's park near the Manora fort. Fresh fish caught by local fishermen can be bought in the early morning. The beach is very calm and it would be good to have boating. Food/Snacks: There are very few shops which sell snacks and cool drinks. In case, you took an auto from Mallipattinam which dropped you at Manora, for return, the owners of the shops can give you auto references. Good visiting time: It's best to visit the fort in the evening between 5PM-6PM.

Manors Fort is a place of historic importance and is located about 60kms away from Thanjavur. You can reach by 2/4 wheeler. There is parking facility and parking fee needs to be paid. This fort is built to commemorate the victory of British forces over Napoleon Bonaparte in 1814 by Maratha King Sarofoji- II. You cannot go upto the peak but can go upto two levels. You could see the traditional pit around the fort. It is close to beach. There is a light house but it is closed. Hence you cannot go inside. Beach is close by. You cannot take a boat since it is prohibited by the Govt of Tamilnadu. A must visit place :)