Thalassery Fort

Thalassery Fort or Tellicherry Fort is located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in Kerala’s Kannur District. Tellicherry was one of Kerala’s most important European trading hubs. The Fort is situated on a ridge of low wooden hills that run down to the sea and are covered by natural waters. It has been the key entry point for the vast inter-rich land’s spices, hill goods, and timber.

Exploring Thalassery Fort: A Historical Marvel by the Sea

The Thalassery Fort is a formidable historical monument built by the East India Company to demonstrate the imperial rulers’ strength. The Tellicherry Fort, which overlooks the sea and rises to a height of 10 meters, is oblong on the pian. It was constructed of laterite blocks with high round-holed walls and strong flanking bastions. The small redoubts that once stood on most of the outlying hills have long since vanished, but Tellicherry Fort is in good condition.

The Visiting time of Thalassery Fort is from 8 am to 6 pm and the entry fee is INR 10. The Thalassery railway station is just 2 kilometers away from the Fort and one can reach here by hiring a taxi or autorickshaw. The best time to visit Thalassery is during the winter. The St. John’s Anglican Church is just near the Thalassery Fort.

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