Sightseeing in Tranquebar

Tranquebar is as quaint as its name suggests. Being a Danish settlement once, Tranquebar has a few forts that make an interesting sightseeing option.

The entry into this sleepy town is through an archway and leads to King Street which is the main street. To the right is the imposing Dansborg Fort built by the Danes in the 17th century and looks a little incongruous among the surrounding landscape. The Fort has now been turned into a museum and should be on the must see list of history lovers.

The other interesting sight is the Danish Governors bungalow, once a beautiful colonial bungalow, but in sad disrepair today.

There is the Pandiyan Masilamani Nathar temple, built in the 13th century, which is situated by the sea and has seen the wrath of the waters and even though slowly eroding, is worth a visit. There are a couple of churches built in the 17th century and these are located on Kings Street. The New Jerusalem Church and the Church of Zion make for an interesting visit. All in all, one can cover the sights of Tranquebar in one afternoon.