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Palakkad Fort

A strong laterite fort and moat preserve a strategic gateway through the Ghats.
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Photo: Shafeeq basheer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Palakkad Fort

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We’re still writing about Palakkad Fort: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Morning or late afternoon
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Usually low-cost/free public access
Parking
Parking near fort
Permits
Follow protected-monument rules

On the ground

Local food
Palakkad specialities, puttu, local snacks
Access
Opening access may be affected by maintenance.

Stay safe

Avoid climbing on protected structures

Where it is

Palakkad, Kerala

10.77° N 76.66° E

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