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ANJENGO FORT AND LIGHTHOUSE

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Anjengo Fort also known as Anchuthengu Fort and the lighthouse are certainly worth a visit. Anjengo is now known as Anchuthengu, which means five coconut palms. The fort was established by the British East India Company in 1695 after the Queen of Attingal gave permission. The fort served an important purpose during the Anglo-Mysore war. The lighthouse near the fort is around 130-feet tall, and offers quite a view. If you are in Varkala, this place is certainly worth a visit!

BEST TIME TO VISIT VARKALA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Varkala is as given below. The best time to visit Varkala is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time2332
FebruaryBest time2432
MarchBest time2532
April2633
May2632
June2430
July2429
August2430
September2430
OctoberBest time2430
NovemberBest time2431
DecemberBest time2332
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