The 14th century Masilamani Temple sprayed with 20th century rainbow colours, depriving it of its old-world charm. ![]() In fact, the predominant architecture in the area is still Dutch, although some of the landscape has been altered by the tsunami. A remote town on Tamil Nadu’s coastal belt, Tharangambadi is best known for its erstwhile role as a port for trade between India and the Dutch lands. Most people are familiar with the Danish name for the place – Tranquebar/Trincobar the name was changed more recently to the vernacular one. ![]() A view of the Dansborg Fort from our hotel. ![]() Eight days ago, I was privy to beautiful stories from a mingled history in a town that survived the Tsunami of 2004: Tharangambadi. ![]() What’s better than textbook history? History that you can touch, taste and experience in its many forms that unfolds as stories, remnants of a distant past. The beach by the Bungalow by the Beach – a Neemrana ‘non-hotel’ hotel.
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