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Bekal Fort Kerala and Bekal Fort Tour - The largest in the state of Kerala, the Bekal Fort is located at a distance of 16 km south of Kasaragod. The circular fort rises to a height of 130 ft above sea level and is positioned on 35 acres of headland projecting into the Arabian Sea. Around 300 years old, the fort is believed to be built by Sivappa Naik in the 1650s. Another group of historians believe that it was erected Kolathiri Rajas from home Sivappa Naik seized it. In 1763 AD, it was taken over by Hyder Ali of Mysore.

Attractions in Travel to Bekal Fort India
» Anjaneya Temple :Travel to Bekal Fort India and the temple stands just at the entrance of the fort and is said to be as ancient as the Bekal Fort itself. Dedicated to Sree Hanuman, the temple invites a number of devotees and pilgrims from all over.

» Observation Tower :Holidays in Bekal fort and The Observation Tower stands in the centre in the centre of the fort and can be climbed by a wide flight of stairs. The circumference at the base measures 80 ft while the height of the fort is 30 ft.

» Sea Bastion : Holidays in Bekal fort and it is located to the west of the fort and is positioned on a rocky portrusion. From here, one can have stunning views of the sea and the beach.

» The Magazine :Travel to Bekal Fort India and It is used to store arms and ammunition and is maintained by the Archaeological Department. Public entry to this section is prohibited though.

Visit Timings & Entry Fee
The fort can be visited anytime of the week and the entry fee is nominal.

Holidays In Bekal Fort - Accessibility
Mangalore (50 km) is the nearest airport. Calicut International Airport is 180 km from here. Bekal lies on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route. A good road network links Kasaragod with places like Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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