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Kerala-God's own country is known for monuments, forts and temples of different architectural style. Among all the forts and palaces the Palakkad Fort of Kerala, south India is known to be the most ancient and unique. In the seventeenth century the fort continuously shifted its base from hands of Mysore Sultans and the British. In early part of 1900 the fort was transformed into a taluk office. Palakkad Fort of Kerala is located at the center of the town of Palakkad of Kerala. It is also sometimes referred as Tipu's Fort. It was established in the year 1766 by Haider Ali who was the real ruler of Mysore, South India.. The fort is a building of old granite rocks. Palakkad fort is one of the preserved forts in Kerala and a place to cherish Mysore imperialism. The fort grounds which are also known as Kota Maidanam in local language are large and placed between the Palakkad town hall and the fort. The ground used to have stables for elephants and horses of Tipu's army. At present the ground serves as point for cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. Places to see while inside the Palakkad Fort of Kerala are: - A children's park which makes the Palakkad fort attractive for tourists.
- The open air auditorium locally known as Rappadi can also be viewed while inside the fort.
- A tourist can have glimpse of the small Anjaneya or temple of Lord Hanuman which also welcomes number of tourists.
- The Sub jail inside the Palakkad Fort also has visitors all around.
Palakkad occupies a significant position as a junction in the southern railway. Road connections are also good. So Palakkad can be accessed from any part of South Indiabthe trip to Kerala is valued when a tourist visits Palakkad and witness the Palakkad Fort there.
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