Tranquebar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tranquebar
The place dates back to the 14th century. Masilamani Nathar (Shiva) temple was built in 1306, in a land given by Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I. Until 1620, when the Danes came, the place was part of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom. Danish admiral Ove Gjedde felt the place would be a potential trading centre, made a deal with Raghunatha Nayak, and built a fort, which is known as Fort Dansborg. Fort Dansborg was the residence and headquarters of the governor and other officials till 1845, when along withSeramporeinWest Bengal, it was sold to the British. The Danish converted the sleepy fishing hamlet into a colonial town complete with European-styled mansions and churches. Today the Danish Fort of Dansborg still dominates the Tranquebar skyline and the fortified town still has its share of col
Top Attractions in Tranquebar
Explore the best things to see and do in Tranquebar:
- ★Arts and Craft Centre
- ★Fort Dansborg
- ★Governor House
- ★Masilamaniswarar Shiva Temple
- ★New Jerusalem Church
- ★Ozone Reach Beach
- ★Rehling’s House
- ★Take a Walking Tour
Where to Eat in Tranquebar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Bungalow on the Beach
Where to Stay in Tranquebar
- 🏨Royal House and the Park
- 🏨The Bungalow on the Beach
- 🏨The Gate House
- 🏨The Nayak House
- 🏨The Tamil Nadu House
Tranquebar Travel Guide Sections
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