The East India Company constructed Thalasseri fort in
Kannur in the year 1708. This magnificent fort is located at a distance
of around 22 kilometers from Kannur. It was the military center of the
British troops. The Thalassery fort stands upright on a rocky cliff on
the Thalasseri beach. It is a monument of much historical significance
now. The fort has many attractive features that have survived the
tempests of time and have survived to this day.
The fort has massive walls and an imposing structure with a huge
gateway. There is also a lighthouse situated in the fort. The fort has a
cemetery, a church and the collector's mansion nearby. Many British
officials have been laid to rest in this cemetery that is named after
Sir Edward Brennen. The surrounding environs lend a very mystical touch
to the fort and a visit to the fort will definitely make you feel
relaxed and give you peace of mind. It is said that the fort has a
secret tunnel that opens out to the sea through which the inhabitants
used to escape in case of an attack. So get set to be enthralled and
mesmerized by the beauty and magic of the great Thalasseri fort of
Kannur.
How to Reach Thalasseri Fort
By Air
The nearest airport is at Kozhikode, at a distance of around 93
kilometers from the fort.
By Rail/ Train
Kannur railway station is close to this fort and can be easily
accessed.
By Road
Kannur is well connected to the rest of Kerala by a wide network of
roads and the fort is reachable from anywhere in Kannur.
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