CRANGANORE/KOTTAPPURAM FORT
Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Kottappuram Fort built by the Portuguese in 1523 was referred to popularly as Cranganore Fort and is now known as Kodungallur Fort. It was captured and destroyed by the Dutch in 1663. The Fort had a strategic position, on the mouth of the river Periyar before it joins the Arabian Sea, which gave it the advantage of controlling the ships and boats that passed to and from the interior of Malabar. A church and many traditional houses in the nearby area, built by the Europeans still remain today.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to October
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
- Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the monument.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kodungallur Bus Station |
3 KM | 0471-2471011 |
 Chalakkudy Railway Station |
21 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
25.5 KM | 0484-2610115 |
What to Carry
- Carry water bottle & snacks.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kodungallur | 4.7 KM |
Nearest Temples
THIRUVANCHIKULAM MAHADEVA TEMPLE
Remarkable for its number of representations of Lord Shiva
KOODALMANIKYAM TEMPLE
Temple porche can accommodate not less than 21 elephants
SRI VADUKKUNATHA TEMPLE
This is the first temple created by Lord Parasurama
GURUVAYUR TEMPLE
The God which hears the prayers of its pilgrims
Nearest Attractions
OutdoorSILVER STORM WATER THEME PARK
One and all stop to a world of excitement
MuseumARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM THRISSUR
Unique combination of Dutch and Kerala style of architecture
WildlifeCHIMMONY WLS
One of the popular weekend getaways
WaterfallsVAZHACHAL WATERFALLS
Popular waterfalls on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges
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