Anchuthengu

India / Kerala / Attingal /
Anchuthengu, formerly known as Anjengo, is a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This old Portuguese settlement lies between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, near Kadakkavur and Varkala. Literally the word ‘Anjuthengu’ means 'five coconut palms.’ The whole land is cultivated with coconut trees.
The place possesses great archeological and historical importance. In 17th century, the English East India Company selected Anjengo to set up their first trade settlement in Kerala. Queen of Attingal granted the place to the British for trading. They established a factory and a fort here with the permission of the queen.
Many ancient churches, an old lighthouse, a 100 year old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British and the Anjengo Fort are major points of interest here. The churches are built in accordance with the principles of the Portuguese architectural style. The fort played an important role in the war of Mysore in 18th century.
Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Fishing boats lazily parked on the hot sand and nets drying in the sun are worth seeing. Kaikara village, the birth place of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby.
Anchuthengu is about 36 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and 10 km north-west of Attingal. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Kadakkavur Railway Station is 2 km away.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchuthengu
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Coordinates:   8°39'32"N   76°46'0"E

Comments

  • this is a historical background place
  • Kadakkavur Railway Station is under the southern Railways. It is on the Trivandrum-Ernakulam rail route. The main train connections include Trivandrum-Ernakulam Vanchinad Express, Mumbai-Kanyamumari Jayanthi Janatha Express, Banglore-Kanyakumari Island Express, Malabar Express, Venad Express, Guruvayur-Chennai Egmore Express, Trivandrum-Kannur Express and all Passenger trains. Kadakkavur Bus Stand is located near the Railway Station. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Station Code: KVU.
  • anchuthengu is my birth place .very beutiful place
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