Once the British Naval barrack and Spice trade export hub of the British East India Company, Tellicherry has a rich history being the French Military settlement followed by the Dutch and Portugues. Currently it is a prominent commercial centre in the Malabar region of Kerala. The Tellicherry Fort, Theyyam-colorful trance dance in the local temples and Moplah cuisine;fusion of Arabic and North Kerala are the major attractions of this place.