BEKAL FORT
Bekal
fort, which is the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala is the most
important monument of the region. This fort, located on the highway, is believed
to have been built in he 1650's by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dy Bekal fort,
which is the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala is the most important
monument of the region. This fort, located on the highway, is believed to have
been built in the 1650's by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty. Later it was
transferred to Hyder Ali of Mysore and then to the British.
The sea bastions, underground tunnels and the observation tower are impressive.
An old mosque is situated very near the fort, which is believed to be built
by Tipu Sultan. History sleeps here among the lonely battlements of the Bekal
Fort by the sea shore.
This landscape of ethereal quality, its never-ending grasslands and sea views
possess all the potential to be developed into a superb tourist destination.
The Bekal fort is located on a vast 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian
Sea.
This
imposing structure of laterite rising 130 ft. above sea level has a chequered
history of 300 years ,which adds to its interest as an archaeology site. Due
to its historic relevance, the fort is controlled by the Archaeological Survey
of India
General Information
Speciality
Largest Fort In Kerala.
Location
Bekal, Kerala.
Built By
Sivappa Naik
Built In
1650 A.D.
Prime Attractions of Kasaragod
Anandasram
This internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami Ramdas in
1939, offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual
studies. A 40 minutes drive away, is the unique Valiyaparamba Backwater stretch.
The most scenic Backwaters of Kerala, it is fed by four rivers and is dotted
with numerous islands. Valiyaparamba is perhaps the most scenic Backwaters
of Kerala. A cruise centre offering exciting boat rides will soon be opened
here.
nasty. Later it was transferred to Hyder Ali of Mysore and then to the British.
