Hidden Treasure by the Shores of Bay of Bengal- Tharangambadi
As they say, unplanned trips are often more exciting, my visit to Tharangambadi was totally unexpected. It was mid-afternoon; the sun was ungraceful, pouring all its fury upon the earth. Reaching the spot emaciated, I found the King’s street that leads to the Fort Dansborg (aka) Danish Fort. As the name suggests, the street is indeed structured to be used by a king with architectural bungalows and centuries old churches. King Street that leads to the Fort A Christian Church on King Street A colonial building opposite to the Fort As I walked through, vivid imaginations ran in the back of my head. Back then, four centuries ago devoid of modern transport services, explorers sailed across the sea all the way from Europe to the shores of Bay of Bengal in Tharangambadi to establish their settlement. View of Fort Dansborg from the sea Fort Dansborg majestically overlooking the sea is the major attraction for the tourists from all over the world, as it stands as the monum...