Thalassery Fort- Best Known Tourist Spot in Kannur
Thalassery Fort, built during the reign of Britishers is one among the best known tourist spots in Kannur. Today, Thalassery Fort stands as a historical monument depicting the glorious rule during early years. It is a perfect destination for study tour package and is located at 22km distance away from Kannur city.
Thalassery Fort
Thalassery Fort, earlier military centre of British is one among favourite destinations explored in Kannur tour package. You can easily reach this destination by travelling 22km distance from Kannur city. It was constructed by British in the year 1708 AD. It stands as a testimonial of colonial imperialism period. Majestic walls, big doors, secret tunnels entering to sea and eye massive structure are some of the attractions of Thalassey Fort. Small hiding places and caves present inside Thalassery Fort widens the interest of tourists. This ancient fort built by Britishers had grabbed thousands of tourists from all over the globe.
Today, Thalassery Fort stands as a historical monument. It is one among the perfect choices for study tour package. Thalassery Fort had played an outstanding role in improving Kerala tourism. This massive fort stretches an area of two acres of land in Thiruvallipad hill. Thalassary Fort, standing with great history tells you the story of victory and defeat of many rulers. Tippu Sultan, Kolathiri and Pazhassi Raja are some among them. Famous Jagannatha Temple, Thiruvangadi Sree Rama Temple, Sports Authority of India Gymnastic Centre and old Muslim Mosque are some of the famous tourist spots near Thalassery Fort in Kannur district.
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Yes, a great place.
I had the privilege of studying in St Joseph's High School, which is adjacent to this fort, more than forty-five years ago. Imagine walking through this fort everyday on the way to school. Tourism in Kerala especially Thalassery was practically non-existent at that time. The Fort and the stadium were the main attractions of the town. Fort was a quiet place where as children we used to spend a lot of time. The so-called caves were a place we looked in awe which ultimately turned out to be nothing but large underground cellars, ammunition storage perhaps.
In these days of IPL and cricket mania one tends to forget that cricket was first played in India at the Thalassery stadium.
St Joseph's High School is perhaps the only school in the world where the classroom windows open to the sea, where you can watch fishermen fishing in their traditional boats, right under the teachers nose.