Terekhol Fort is located in North of Goa at the mount of Tiracol river. Sometimes known as Tiracol Fort. We can reach by ferry from Querim 42 km from north of Panji.

Terekhol fort built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, he was king of Sawantwadi in 17th Centuary. Terekhol Fort is a beautiful fort, located at the northernmost tip of Goa, on top of a hill, at the confluence of the Terekhol (Tiracol) river with the Arabian Sea. The fort initially consisted of 12 guns, a barrack and a chapel.

The Portuguese, under general de Almeida conquered the fort in 1746 and set about building the church which still stands in the courtyard. Several skimishes on land followed and Fort Tiracol was finally surrendered to the Portuguese on 23 November 1746.

In 1961, Goa was liberated from the Portuguese by the Indian Government. On 17 February 1819, following the defeat of the Marathas, a treaty was signed by Raja Bhonsle Khem Sawant of Sawantwadi who recognised British suzerainty. this treaty effectively abolished the strategic importance of the fort, as it became an enclave in territory controlled by British allies. 

On 15 August 1954, Satyagrahis protesting Portuguese rule entered Goa from three different directions - one of which was from the North to Fort Tiracol, which was occupied and flew the Indian Flag for a day before they were captured and imprisoned. 

The fort has a 100 year old church inside it by the name of "St. Anthony". It is not open for the public for visit. The remains of the fort are now converted into a Hotel by the name of "Terekhol Fort Heritage". 

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