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Palakkad Fort

 

The old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town is one of the best preserved in Kerala. It was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766. The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790. It is now preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Best Season:
September to February

Emergency Details:
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Transport Terminals:
Palakkad

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Stations: Palakkad Junction (5 kms from the city) and Palakkad town.
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore (55 kms away), to the south is Cochin Airport (160kms away)

Train Enquiry Phone Number: Palakkad +0491- 2555231, - Ottapalam + 04926 -2644582, - Shoranur+ 04929 - 2622913, 131


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