Terekhol Fort or Fort Tiracol is a fort in Goa, India. It is located on the northern tip of Goa at the mouth of the Tiracol River. Fort Tiracol can be reached by a ferry from Querim that is 42 km North of Panaji. The origin of the name stems out from the Marathi word ‘tri-khol’ which literally translates into a steep river-bank. Fort Tiracol was originally built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle in the 17th century. The site selected gave a commanding view of the Arabian Sea.
A considerable fleet of native vessels which sheltered in the Tiracol River were kept. The fort at the outset consisted of 12 guns, a barrack and a chapel. In 1746, the Portuguese under the 44th Viceroy of Goa waged war against the Raja of Sawantwadi. Several conflicts on land followed and Fort Tiracol was finally surrendered to the Portuguese.
Fort Tiracol was a symbolic location where freedom fighters from Goa demonstrated from time to time. A Church for the Holy Trinity was constructed in the fort courtyard. This later became the century old Church of St. Anthony. The church is not open to the general public except on certain occasions, such as the annual feast.
Now, in a state of ruins, Fort Tiracol has been converted into a hotel, the Tiracol Fort Heritage Resort and it is one of the major heritage village hotels in Goa. The hotel overlooks the beautiful lake and houses bespoke restaurants that offer scrumptious Konkan delicacies. If you are ever in Goa, do not miss the chance to visit Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel and experience the best of Goa.
A considerable fleet of native vessels which sheltered in the Tiracol River were kept. The fort at the outset consisted of 12 guns, a barrack and a chapel. In 1746, the Portuguese under the 44th Viceroy of Goa waged war against the Raja of Sawantwadi. Several conflicts on land followed and Fort Tiracol was finally surrendered to the Portuguese.
Fort Tiracol was a symbolic location where freedom fighters from Goa demonstrated from time to time. A Church for the Holy Trinity was constructed in the fort courtyard. This later became the century old Church of St. Anthony. The church is not open to the general public except on certain occasions, such as the annual feast.
Now, in a state of ruins, Fort Tiracol has been converted into a hotel, the Tiracol Fort Heritage Resort and it is one of the major heritage village hotels in Goa. The hotel overlooks the beautiful lake and houses bespoke restaurants that offer scrumptious Konkan delicacies. If you are ever in Goa, do not miss the chance to visit Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel and experience the best of Goa.
