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Anjengo
Located about 36 Kms north of Thiruvananthapuram, near the
famed beach of Varkala, and lying on the seacoast is
Anjengo or Anjuthengu, meaning five coconut trees. A place
of historic importance as well as beautiful natural
setting, Anjengo is an ideal destination for those who
don't mind walking around and explore what is in store.
The historic significance tagged to Anjengo comes through
foreign powers like the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally
the English East India Company. In the year 1684, the
English East India Company chose Anjengo to establish
their first trade settlement in Kerala. Following the
English East India Company's presence, the place came to
be known as Anjengo, meaning five coconut trees. According
to local folk, the name Anjengo owes its genesis to a
small area of land with five coconut trees, which was
given on lease to the English East India Company by the
then Queen of Attingal for trade purposes.
At Anjengo, one can find the remnants of the old English
Fort, which was targeted several times by other foreign
powers, who were at that time fighting each other to get a
firm footing in Kerala. The Fort is now under the
protection of National Heritage Monuments. There is also a
cemetery inside the fort, which most probably would be
having the remains of the occupants of the fort, and the
oldest among the burial sites dates to 1704.
The backwater stretch here at Anjengo, and the avenue of
coconut trees that crisscross the water channels are
indeed a sight to behold. Another attraction at Anjengo is
the serene beach, which is very clean and ideal for
picnickers. The fishing village adjoining the beach adds
to the overall charm of Anjengo, with the fishermen and
their routine activities adding to one's interest.
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Getting there:
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International
Airport, about 46 kms.
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central
Railway Station, about 42 kms
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