Talasseri Tourism, Kerala India
(Talasseri is also known as Tellichery / Tellicherry / Thallassery)
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Talasseri Fast Facts
- State: Kerala
- District: Kannur
- Famous for/as: Beaches
- Population: 80,386 (2012)
- Area: 23.96 km2 (9.25 sq mi)
- Altitude: 0 m
- Language: Malayalam, English
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 24-36°C, Winter 20-32°C
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- Pincode: 6701xx
- STDCode: 0490
Talasseri, India Overview
Thalessery is an important and first British settlement in India. It is the place where cricket is first introduced in India. The place is abundantly blessed with spice plantations, fabulous cliffs, majestic Rivers and outstanding panoramic views of landscapes are the peak attractions of Thalessery. The River Mahe which flows through this verdant land, named as British channel. The famous Tellicherry fort was another center of attraction which was built in 1708 when East India Company was established. The vast stretch of coastal line is an ideal option to take more relaxing walk. Thalessery is filled with variety of amusements and entertainments to keep the spirit of tourists always high.
Thalassery abounds in many temples. On the outskirts stand the Sree Rama temple perhaps a thousand years old and one of the very few of its kind in South India. Nearby is the Jagannath temple built about a hundred years ago by the saint and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Apart from this one, the Sundareshwara temple also marks his silent revolution against untouchability.
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Talasseri, India History
The British established their presence in Kerala in 1682, when they obtained permission from the Vadakkilamkur Prince of Kolattunad to settle at Thalassery. In the following years, the British presence in the state of Kerala strengthened. During this period, there were many organised revolts held by the natives of the region against the empire. Among them was the revolt of 1704, organised by natives of Thalassery; this revolt was quickly crushed by the British forces due to its localised, non-nationalistic nature.Due to its coastal location, the town of Thalassery was a major commercial centre during the British rule of India. During the British rule, the Malayalam name Thalassery was anglicised into Tellichery.The British built a seaport in Thalassery through which a variety of spices such as pepper and cardamom were exported. (Thalassery pepper, ground from locally grown pungent black peppercorns, is much sought after by chefs around the world). In 1708, the British built Thalassery Fort by the sea to protect and control the spice trade from the town. A ship wreckage of these merchant caravans is visible near the shore of Thalassery For the ship wrecked in 1806 see Tellicherry (ship)The square fort, with its massive walls, secret tunnels to the sea, and huge, intricately-carved doors, is an imposing structure. The fort, once the nucleus of Thalassery's development, is now an historical monument. In 1781, this fort was attacked unsuccessfully by the ruler and military commander of Mysore, Hyder Ali.The British also established the district judicial court in Thalassery. During the British rule, jurisdiction of Thalassery Court extended up to Mysore.One of the popular tourist spots in the town, Overbury's Folly, was built by E. N. Overbury a local British judge in the 1870s.