Bekal Fort has a unique place in the history of Kerala. Situated in Pallikkara village of Kasaragod district, 16 km from kasarakodu city. Continues publis transport are avbailable.this coastal fort and the adjacent Bekal beach are important travel spots of the Malabar region in the state.
At the entrance lies the Anjaneya Temple. The uniqueness of the fort lies in the fact that there are no palaces inside. It seems that the fort was built for the defence purposes only. The notable structures within the fort are the sea bastion, underground tunnels and the impressive observation tower.
A view of the Arabian sea from the fort is simply superb. The serene beach is also equipped with a children’s parkTourism promotion activities have been taking place of late in the areas surrounding the fort, under the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC), which is an initiative by the Government of Kerala.
Bekal served as an important military station of Tippu Sulthan when he led the great military expedition to capture Malabar.
This is the watch tower inside the fort from here we got a long view of entire area. the sea,fishing boats,harbour,pallikara beach.
In this fort having some small shops for cool drinks and food under the control of BRDC.
Films, albums and natural bueaty lovers are exploiting this location very beautifully.
Use umbrella is good for protecting from sunlight. Keep water bottles also
The boundary wall and foot path. This boundary walls having holes directing downwards for watching sea and firing. The construction feature is from here can fire outside but outside fire cannot come inside through these holes.
Watch tower of fort, also we can see old bulding`s proofs. Every where BRDC kept very neet.
This is the gate from fort towards sea. Steps are available for going down and watch tower constructed for enjoying see view.
The elong view of watch tower near sea. Entire these area naturally arted with beach with white sand. swimming is prohibited in area by deep and rocks. But if we are walking less than 1 km we can enjoy swimming in Pallikara beach.
Gallary for watching sea, But the visiting time not allowed to enjoy full sunset from fort. The cool breeze and beauty of sea from fort were a outstanding experiance of natural beauty.
This fort is very ideal location for defence. two side is covered with deep sea also very steep geography. ships or boats difficult for reaching here by rocks.
This location is around 1 km far from main road, Only available vehicle is auto rikshas. But normal peopl can reach here by walk. road condition is good. One or two good hotels are available. I couldnt taste variety foods here.
At the time visiting fort we can enjoy the Pallikara beach also.
At the entrance lies the Anjaneya Temple. The uniqueness of the fort lies in the fact that there are no palaces inside. It seems that the fort was built for the defence purposes only. The notable structures within the fort are the sea bastion, underground tunnels and the impressive observation tower.
A view of the Arabian sea from the fort is simply superb. The serene beach is also equipped with a children’s parkTourism promotion activities have been taking place of late in the areas surrounding the fort, under the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC), which is an initiative by the Government of Kerala.
Bekal served as an important military station of Tippu Sulthan when he led the great military expedition to capture Malabar.
Now 42 acres fort having foundations of old buildings and boundary walls. one side is two side is protected by sea and another side by cananls.Now BRDC devoloped good tourist spot gardens footpaths were good.
This is the main way inside fort, both sides are garden and old buldings foundations.
2-3 hours required for walking entire area of this fort. Seats are available for resting and enjoying the beauty of sea and fort.
Films, albums and natural bueaty lovers are exploiting this location very beautifully.
Use umbrella is good for protecting from sunlight. Keep water bottles also
The boundary wall and foot path. This boundary walls having holes directing downwards for watching sea and firing. The construction feature is from here can fire outside but outside fire cannot come inside through these holes.
Watch tower of fort, also we can see old bulding`s proofs. Every where BRDC kept very neet.
The elong view of watch tower near sea. Entire these area naturally arted with beach with white sand. swimming is prohibited in area by deep and rocks. But if we are walking less than 1 km we can enjoy swimming in Pallikara beach.
Gallary for watching sea, But the visiting time not allowed to enjoy full sunset from fort. The cool breeze and beauty of sea from fort were a outstanding experiance of natural beauty.
This fort is very ideal location for defence. two side is covered with deep sea also very steep geography. ships or boats difficult for reaching here by rocks.
This location is around 1 km far from main road, Only available vehicle is auto rikshas. But normal peopl can reach here by walk. road condition is good. One or two good hotels are available. I couldnt taste variety foods here.
At the time visiting fort we can enjoy the Pallikara beach also.
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