Tipu Sultan Fort

The Tippu Sultan Fort is located at the heart of Palakkad town. It is also called the Palakkad Fort. Palakkad is a small town on the lower edges of the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats, with patches of dense forests and crisscrossed with rivers. One of the well preserved forts in south India, Tipu's Fort was constructed in 1766 AD and is today a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. The sober majesty of the laterite walls of the fort reminds one of the old tales of valour and courage. Tipu Sultan fort was constructed in the year 1766 by Tipu sultan's father, Haider Ali and is regarded as one of the best-preserved forts of south India. It was constructed supposedly to facilitate communication between both sides of the Western Ghats. He had captured the Malabar and Kochi regions which came under the West Coast area. The tough walls of the fort say the stories of courage and bravery of Tipu Sultan, also known as the "Lion of Mysore". Tipu Sultan is best remembered for the battles he waged against the British colonialism in India. It came to be known as Tipu Sultan's fort after lost his life fighting the British troops.

Airport: The nearest airport is at a distance of 55 kms from Coimbatore. The Cochin International Airport is at a distance of 140 kms.

Railway: Palakkad railway station is located at a distance of 5 kms from the fort.

Road: The fort is easily accessible by a wide network of roads as Palakkad is well connected to the rest of Kerala and can be accessed from anywhere.