Tranquebar Tourism

"Tranquebar : The land of the singing waves" Tranquebar Tourism Forgotten to be touched by time, and still known for its tranquility, is Tharagambadi, otherwise known as Tranquebar- The land of the singing waves. Tied up together still, and surviving the storms of time, Tranquebar is the ultimate destinations for those who lose themselves, when it comes to History. Tranquebar is a tiny beach town that dates back to the 14th century with the establishment of the Masilamani Nathar (Shiva) Temple built in 1306. In around 1620, when Tranquebar was under the Thanjavur Nayak Dynasty, the Dutch arrived, made a deal with the local king Raghunatha Nayak and built a fort to start a bilateral trade. The Fort is called Dansborg and can still be seen standing on the beach of Tranquebar.Placed at a dreamy patch at the confluence of the Kaveri river and the Bay of Bengal, Tranquebar is a beautiful playpen of many cultures. In and around the little town, one can see mixes of the Danish, British, German and French colonies that once made Tranquebar their home. Pedal along the narrow and rustic lanes, as though the whole town is in Sepia mode. Experience culture and architectural beauty like never before.The tiny town of Tranquebar is also where, probably, Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg translated the Old and New Testaments into Tamil, and imported a printing press, publishing the New Testament in Tamil.Tranquebar, small it may be, has plenty of history and architecture to enjoy. The Zion Church, built in 1701, the NewJerusalemChurch of 1718, The BrethrensÕ Garden at Porayar near Tranquebar, etc. Wa bak through the town reveals plenty of old interesting homes. The Goldsmith Street is especially interesting and it was restored by INTACH recently.Also do visit the Ziegenbalg Museum Complex on Admiral Street. It houses probably one of India's first printing presses.Tranquebar was also badly hit by the Tsunami of 2004, and there are small mus What's Great? Tranquebar now known as Tharagambadi is a tranquil beach town which is known to have the thickest ozone layer in India, which prolongs life. What's not so Great? Accessibility and language pose a problem for the travellers. For Whom It makes for a great weekend getaway or a half day offshoot for people travelling to Chennai. Ideal for people looking for a peaceful destination in Southern India. 

Danish Heritage The heart of Tranquebar, the Danish fort of Dansborg was built in 1620 after the Danes signed a trade pact with Thanjavur?s Raghunatha Nayak. The fort eventually became the hub of the spice trade. The Danes gave Tranquebar Protestantism and India's first printing press. The Danish heritage has left cultural and architectural imprints on the city.

One Day Itinerary Tranquebar is small enough for you to explore the whole place by foot in a couple of hours. Once you are here, it is best to start from the Bungalow by the Beach at King's street. The bungalow itself is an architectural piece to discover, after which you can visit all the nearby places, namely the Shiva temple, the churches and cemeteries. Tranquebar is a beautiful cultural and architectural mix of a range of different colonies. Tranquebar is perfect to be visited as part of a long trip. It is the perfect break.

Restaurants and Local Food in Tranquebar The Bungalow on the Beach on King's street remains as the only place that sells continental food in the little town at a decent range of INR 200 per head.

Aug-Febis the best time to visit Tranquebar The best time to visit the place is between November and March. The summers make for an uncomfortable time as temperatures soar really high. Weather in Tranquebar Loading... Tranquebar in Summer (April - July) The place experiences really extreme summers, making the visit really unpleasant and uncomfortable. Tranquebar in Monsoon (August - October) Tranquebar experiences heavy rainfall and is usually hit by cyclones during this weather. Therefore, a visit in this season should be avoided. Tranquebar in Winter (November - March) Winters make for the best time to visit the city as the weather is pleasant and cool for all outdoor activities. Monthly Weather in Tranquebar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 31 February 21 33 March 25 36 April 28 40 May 28 39 June 27 38 July 26 36 August 27 37 September 26 36 October 25 35 November 24 32 December 22 31