Tranquebar: Denmark's Forgotten Indian Outpost Revisited

Tranquebar, a small trading outpost in Tamil Nadu, India, was once a Danish colony from 1620 to 1845. Today, the town of Tharangambadi still bears traces of Danish rule, including the beautifully restored Bungalow on the Beach, now a charming hotel. Other historical landmarks include the Dansborg Fort and the Ziegenbalg Museum. Efforts by the Danish Tranquebar Association, the Danish National Museum, INTACH, and the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department have led to the renovation of several historic sites, but more work is needed to boost tourism infrastructure in the town.