Bekal fort:

Bekal Fort , Bekal Overview Built almost 300 years ago, Bekal Fort is considered as one of the largest and most preserved forts in Kerala. Nestled in the lap of nature, Bekal Fort is a historic fort surrounded by a beautiful beach offering an enchanting view of Arabian Sea from its high observation tower where once the cannons were placed. The Bekal Fort lies in the sleepy and quaint town of Kasargod situated in the northernmost part of the Malabar coast of Kerala. In the last few decades, this fort , and the beautiful white sandy beach surrounding it, have shot to fame as the backdrop of several well-known films. However, the significance and antiquity of the fort lies much beyond the present era. The fort encapsulates centuries of heritage and culture that has played a major role in shaping the history of the region. Bekal served as an important military station of Tipu Sultan when he led the great military expedition to capture Malabar. The coins and other artifacts unearthed by the archaeological excavation conducted recently at Bekal fort is a manifestation of the strong presence of the Mysore Sultans. See most popular tourist places to visit in Bekal , top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Bekal , find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Bekal , Kerala