{"id":1722,"date":"2023-05-11T19:07:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2023-07-10T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T07:23:54","slug":"popular-historical-forts-in-kerala-you-must-visit-on-your-trip-to-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/popular-historical-forts-in-kerala-you-must-visit-on-your-trip-to-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Historical Forts In Kerala You Must Visit On Your Trip To Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forts<\/strong>&nbsp;are the enduring symbols of history that bear witness to a region&#8217;s past.&nbsp;<strong>Kerala&nbsp;<\/strong>has the best collection of amazing and impressive&nbsp;<strong>Forts&nbsp;<\/strong>that tell tales of antiquity and reflect brilliant architecture. When some were built to guard the state against enemies in warfare, others served as a centre of social and political activities, and some just for the pleasure of kings. These&nbsp;<strong>magnificent Forts in Kerala<\/strong>&nbsp;are sure to entice you with their eventful histories and legendary stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Tour Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/weekend-tour.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Kerala Weekend Tour (3 Nights \/ 4 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/honeymoon-tour-in-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Honeymoon Tour Package (4 Nights \/ 5 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/highlights-of-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Highlights of Kerala (4 Nights \/ 5 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/best-of-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Best of Kerala (6 Nights \/ 7 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/family-tour-package.php\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Family Tour Package (6 Nights\/ 7 Days)<\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning a trip to Kerala, then visiting these historical forts should be on your list. Read on to find the&nbsp;<strong>Most Popular Forts in Kerala<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fort Emmanuel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fort Emmanuel<\/strong>, AKA&nbsp;<strong>Immanuel Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;built by the Portuguese in 1503 is among the&nbsp;<strong>first European Forts in India<\/strong>. Located in&nbsp;<strong>Fort Kochi<\/strong>, it was formerly a symbol of the strategic alliance between the Maharaja of Kochi and the Monarch of Portugal, after whom it was named.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fort-emmanuel.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Emmanuel in Fort Kochi\" class=\"wp-image-1723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fort-emmanuel.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fort-emmanuel-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fort-emmanuel-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fort-emmanuel-123x60.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wildlife-sanctuaries-and-national-parks-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in Kerala<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in ruins,&nbsp;<strong>Fort Emmanuel<\/strong>&nbsp;reflects vestiges of Portuguese royalty and the architectural finesse of that time. The Dutch captured&nbsp;<strong>Fort Emmanuel<\/strong> from the Portuguese in 1663. The fort was under Dutch authority until 1795 when the British overthrew the Dutch and assumed control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pallipuram Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pallipuram Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;situated on&nbsp;<strong>Vypeen Island<\/strong>&nbsp;near&nbsp;<strong>Kochi&nbsp;<\/strong>is the<strong>&nbsp;oldest existing European fort in India today<\/strong>. It was also built in the year 1503 by the Portuguese. Locally known as Ayikotta or Alikotta,<strong>&nbsp;Pallipuram Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is a massive hexagonal structure that still stands tall preserving vestiges of European heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/best-honeymoon-destinations-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Honeymoon Destinations In Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majestic Fort fell into the arms of the Dutch in 1663. Later in 1798, the Travancore Maharaja purchased the fort, and it is now a protected monument under the care of the&nbsp;<strong>Kerala State Department of Archaeology<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bekal Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bekal Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is the&nbsp;<strong>most popular fort in Kerala<\/strong>. At<strong>&nbsp;Bekal<\/strong>, in&nbsp;<strong>Kasaragod district<\/strong>, on the shores of the mighty Arabian Sea lies the massive, 3000-year-old, keyhole-shaped&nbsp;<strong>Bekal Fort.&nbsp;<\/strong>Sprawling over 40 acres, it is lauded as the&nbsp;<strong>largest fort in the state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bekal-fort-kasaragod.jpg\" alt=\"A spectacular view of Bekal fort in Kasaragod.\" class=\"wp-image-1726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bekal-fort-kasaragod.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bekal-fort-kasaragod-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bekal-fort-kasaragod-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bekal-fort-kasaragod-123x60.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/know-the-less-explored-places-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lesser Known Tourist Places in Kerala You Should Visit On Your Next Trip<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fabulous Fort was built in 1650 CE by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi and was the chief military station for Tipu Sultan when he led a military expedition to capture Malabar. The fort houses no palaces or mansions as it was never an administrative centre.&nbsp;<strong>Visit Bekal Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;to admire its unique architecture and soak in the mesmerizing beauty of its idyllic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Palakkad Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-known as&nbsp;<strong>Tipu&#8217;s Fort<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Palakkad Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the&nbsp;<strong>best-preserved forts in Kerala<\/strong>. Built by Hyder Ali in the 18th century, the stunning fort still stands proudly as a citadel of the valour and courage of Tipu Sultan, the great ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Later, the Fort fell into the hands of the British, who renovated it in 1790. And now, it is preserved by the <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/popular-forts-in-kerala-1.jpg\" alt=\"A magnificent view of Tippu Sultan's Fort in Palakkad\" class=\"wp-image-1731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/popular-forts-in-kerala-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/popular-forts-in-kerala-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/popular-forts-in-kerala-1-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/popular-forts-in-kerala-1-123x60.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-about-kerala-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lesser Known Facts About God\u2019s Own Country \u2013 Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/strong>. Amid a picturesquely landscaped arena with a labyrinth of lush green forests and crisscrossing cascading rivers, lies the grand and majestic square-shaped&nbsp;<strong>Palakkad Fort<\/strong>, attracting tourists from all corners of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thalassery Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thalassery Fort<\/strong>, also called&nbsp;<strong>Tellicherry Fort<\/strong>, established by the&nbsp;<strong>East India Company<\/strong>&nbsp;is a formidable&nbsp;<strong>historical fort<\/strong>&nbsp;which stands as a testimonial of colonial rule in<strong>&nbsp;Kerala<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Thalassery Fort at Kannur<\/strong>&nbsp;was built with the aim to establish a stronghold on the&nbsp;<strong>Malabar Coast<\/strong>&nbsp;but was initially served as a godown for pepper and cardamom. And eventually, the Fort became a strategic centre for the military activities of the British and is now looked after by the&nbsp;<strong>Archaeological Survey of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/traditional-art-forms-of-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Traditional Art Forms Of Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stunning square-shaped fort is an excellent masterpiece of the architectural style of yesteryears. The artistically carved massive doors and walls, indestructibly flanking bastions, the lighthouse pronouncing it a harbour town, and the secret tunnels to the sea are some of the notable features of&nbsp;<strong>Thalassery Fort.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>St Angelo Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stands proudly on the Arabian Sea coast,&nbsp;<strong>St. Angelo Fort<\/strong>, locally known as&nbsp;<strong>Kannur Kota<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>Kannur Fort<\/strong>) is one of the&nbsp;<strong>most popular and picturesque forts in Kerala<\/strong>. It was built in the year 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, Dom Francisco de Almeida, with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/st-angelo-fort.jpg\" alt=\"St. Angelo Fort at Kannur in the state of Kerala.\" class=\"wp-image-1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/st-angelo-fort.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/st-angelo-fort-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/st-angelo-fort-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/st-angelo-fort-123x60.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-during-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Places To Visit In Kerala During Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Angelo Fort<\/strong> was taken over by the British late in 1790 and turned it as the main army centre in the Malabar region. But now, it is preserved by the&nbsp;<strong>Archaeological Survey of India<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>St. Angelo Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is triangular in shape and is guarded by huge bastions and a moat. This enduring&nbsp;<strong>historical Fort&nbsp;<\/strong>also houses the remains of an old oil lamp lighthouse which is said to be the&nbsp;<strong>first lighthouse in Kannur<\/strong>. Besides the gripping history and intriguing tales, the&nbsp;<strong>Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;also offers an excellent view of&nbsp;<strong>Mappila Bay<\/strong>, a natural fishing harbour and the picturesque <strong>Dharmadam Island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chandragiri Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A<strong>\u00a0popular fort in Kerala<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Chandragiri Fort\u00a0<\/strong>near<strong>\u00a0Bekal in Kasaragod<\/strong>\u00a0is of great historical and artistic significance. The historic Fort lies atop a hill near the confluence of the Payaswini River and the Arabian Sea. It was built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore in the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:-&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/bird-sanctuaries-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bird Sanctuaries in Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Chandragiri Fort&nbsp;<\/strong>is now protected by <strong>State Archaeology Department<\/strong>. It was once a powerful stronghold of the Naik dynasty and now only a remnant of its original majestic form remains.&nbsp;<strong>Chandragiri Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is square-shaped and the charming location with the gorgeous view of the confluence of the river and sea adds to the beauty of the Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anjengo Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anjengo Fort&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>Anjuthengu Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;is situated near&nbsp;<strong>Anjuthengu in Varkala<\/strong>. It was built by the British East India Company between the 17th to 18th centuries. The&nbsp;<strong>Anjengo Fort&nbsp;<\/strong>was the first signaling station for ships arriving from England and still stands as a witness to many historic events that are related to colonial rule in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anjuthengu-fort.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Anjuthengu Fort in Varkala.\" class=\"wp-image-1727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anjuthengu-fort.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anjuthengu-fort-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anjuthengu-fort-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anjuthengu-fort-123x60.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also, try our&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keralatourism.holiday\/tour-packages\/short-trip-to-kerala.php\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>4 Nights \/ 5 Days \u2013 Short Trip To Kerala Tour Package<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Anjengo Fort was used as a storehouse for armaments and ammunition during Anglo-Mysore War. The 130 feet tall lighthouse near the fort is a major crowd-puller and offers picturesque panoramic views of the surroundings. The<strong> Anjengo Fort&nbsp;<\/strong>is now preserved by the Government as a monument of the colonial past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>St Thomas Fort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Thomas Fort,<\/strong>&nbsp;popular as&nbsp;<strong>Thangasseri Fort<\/strong>, is a ruined fort located in the sleepy little beach town of<strong>&nbsp;Thangasseri in Kollam<\/strong>. Though in ruins, the Fort speaks of a glorious past. The rustic appearance of the Fort with its lush green surroundings makes for a stunning setting for photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read:- <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Best Places To Visit In Kerala With Family (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keralatourism.holiday\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-with-family\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Places To Visit In Kerala With Family<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, the Fort\nis preserved by the&nbsp;<strong>Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>St. Thomas Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;has\na rich trade history and culture and was built in 1519 CE by the Portuguese.\nThe fort was captured by the Dutch in 1658. Although the Portuguese regained\ncontrol of some of the regions of the Fort, the Dutch took back the fort in\n1661. And finally, in 1795, the Dutch gave over control of the&nbsp;<strong>Thangasseri\nFort&nbsp;<\/strong>to the British.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this list of<strong>&nbsp;Popular\nForts in Kerala&nbsp;<\/strong>came as useful information for you. Should\nyou consider visiting any of these&nbsp;<strong>Popular Forts in Kerala&nbsp;<\/strong>on your next&nbsp;<strong>Kerala trip<\/strong>?\nPlease Comment Below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever visited any of them before? 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