Fort Tiracol

Fort · Pernem, Goa

Fort Tiracol is a fort near Pernem, Goa. It is listed in the Heritage of Portuguese Influence inventory.

Fort Tiracol is a fort near Pernem, Goa. It is listed in the Heritage of Portuguese Influence inventory.

Paths on old forts are often uneven and have no railings. Wear good shoes, carry water and a cap, and keep away from the edges of the walls, especially in the monsoon when the stones are wet. Leave the place as clean as you found it.

On Konkan Connect you can see Fort Tiracol on the map, with places to stay, food and transport nearby. Its history is on Wikipedia (link below).

Best time to visit

October to March. In the monsoon the paths are wet and slippery.

How to reach

About 15 km from Pernem. Ask locally for the last part of the road.

Places nearby

Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, Redi
Yashwantgad Fort, Redi
Shiroda Velagar Beach
Vetoba Temple, Aravali