Tranquebar – The Tale of the Submerged City

One can find a lot of information about Tranquebar on the internet. It’s historic Dansborg Fort, the 17th century British Collector’s Luxury Bungalow, its unique stretch of beach, colonial buildings and churches, Danish history and the 14th century Masilamani Nathar temple all get a lot of mention. But, there is something that you can find only when you visit this beach town in person. And that is the tale behind this submerged city.

 
The locals will tell you that about a kilometre and a half of the city lies submerged. And even better is when they show you the tied up boats in the open seas that mark the true boundary of this coastal town. The boats act as buoys that alert ships and fishing vessels about the danger underneath.

 
And all this because of rising sea levels worldwide. The locals don’t recommend anyone swimming within this cordoned area, but I was wondering if we could dive with our scuba diving equipment and get a chance to see how this submerged town looks from the inside. May be someone has done this. I am guessing that the Archaeological Society of India must have definitely done something on these lines.

 
If permissible, I would have loved to dive here, but didn’t find any infrastructure that allows such dives. And that is the tale of the submerged city, that used to be one of Denmark’s strongest colonies in India.

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Benefits of Using a Travel Agency

With all of the information available on the internet, many people feel it is easy to find great deals on flights, hotels, rental vehicles and anything else that is important for booking a vacation. There are many great deals available online but it does not take the place of hiring a travel agent. A travel agency can help you get the best value for your money while planning your next vacation. Travel agencies provide expertise, lower costs through relationships, and discounted package deals. There are many large travel agencies available such as Liberty Travel, but if you prefer something smaller, you can find many local agencies that also have great deals.

It is important that travel agents are well trained and very knowledgeable. This expertise allows you to plan your itinerary based on the suggestions of your travel agent. You can save lots of time with this knowledge, allowing you plan other aspects of your trip.

Dealing with travel on a daily basis, travel agents often build relationships with individuals all over the world. These relationships are very beneficial because they can provide recommendations directly from the location you are planning to visit. Travel agents can also obtain discounts from resorts and hotels with these connections.

Package deals are an important benefit of planning a trip through a travel agency. These travel packages often include hotel, food, and flights at a discounted rate than buying them individually.

These are a few reasons for choosing a travel agency when booking a vacation. Although you can easily find great deals online when booking a trip by yourself, you just won’t receive the expertise and deals that are available through a travel agent.

This post was written by Josh Brown and contributed to BE ON THE ROAD.

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