Thalasseri Fort

"Thalassery is a small town, just 22 km from Theyyam, the northern district of Kannur, Kerala. Here, you will find the great historical monument, the Thalassery Fort. The Thalasseri Fort, Kerala dates back to the times of the East India Company which had established its settlement on the Malabar Coast in 1683. The Company built this monument as a symbol of their colonial imperialism in 1703. The fort was once the nucleus of Thalassery's development.

The Thalasseri Fort is square in shape and has massive walls, huge curved doors and secret tunnels to the sea. The Thalasseri Fort is built on a rocky cliff on the Thelichery Beach which used to be one of the British military bases at that time. The British obtained permission from the Raja of Chirakal to build this Fort with the intention of obtaining spice. The Thalasseri fort also has a light house and behind the fort there are colonial buildings, two churches, and a gymnastics school.

Near the Thalasseri Fort is the Brennen cemetery named after Sir Edward Brennen, who was buried here along with other East India Company officials. Other major attractions are the St. Rosario Church and the sub-collector's bungalow.

Thalasseri is situated along the Malabar Coast. However, the beach is not an idle place for sun bathing and swimming in the sea as you will find fishermen's huts, fishermen's boats and "public toilets" all along the beach. You can even watch the fishermen sailing on the sea from the Thalasseri Fort.

How to reach:

  -   By Airways: The nearest airport is at Kozhikode, about 93 km south of Kannur.

  -   By Railways: The Kannur railway station is well linked with all the major towns of Kerala as well as with the rest of the country.

  -   By Roadways: Kannur is well connected by roads.