PALAKKAD FORT

This is one of the best-preserved forts in Kerala. It was built in 1766 by Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan, later sultan of the kingdom of Mysore. In 1790, the fort was conquered by the British, who used it as a base of operations for the famous battle of Srirangapatnam (Karnataka). The view from its ramparts is magnificent. The fort also houses a small temple dedicated to the god Hanuman. A visit to this fort is highly dispensable, as the entry fee for foreign visitors is now exorbitant.