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Tellicherry Fort

Overview

•Tellicherry Fort is a fortress located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India.
•Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala.

Highlights

Tellicherry Fort is a fortress located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India.
Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala.
The Fort lies on a group of low wooden hills running down to the sea and is protected by natural waters.
It has been the main outlet for the rich spices, hill products, and timber of the vast hinterland.
The French were the first to engage in trading at Tellicherry, establishing a stronghold at Mahé, Puducherry, 5 km south of Tellicherry town.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

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Tellicherry Fort is a fortress located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India. Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tellicherry Fort is a fortress located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India. Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala.

It is about 7.6 km from central Mahé.

The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; March is the hottest, with highs around 33°C.