India / Kerala/ Kasargod/ Kasargod
Sight Address : Bekal Fort is about 16 km South of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, North Kerala. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Bekal fort is now under the Archeological Department of the Government of India. There is a Travellers’ Bungalow, maintained by the PUBLIC Works Department of the State Government within the Bekal fort. The natural scenery at Bekal is alluring and makes a visit to the place an exhilarating experience. There is a recently renovated temple dedicated to Hanuman, at the entrance to Bekal. An old mosque is also situated very near the fort and this is believed to have been founded by Tipu Sultan. The name Bekal derived from boiled stone [in kannada vendha kallu] is developing as a number one tourist spot in the district. The Bekal Fort is the biggest fort in Kerala and presents a beautiful scenary to the visiters. There is a controversy regarding the building of the fort. Some argued that the fort was builtr by Ikkeri Nayakas. Some others connects it with the history of Tipu Sultan and Portuguese. Thre is a reference about Valiyakotta in the history books of Kerala published by some historians. They argued hat the fort has Kerala origin The solid construction resemples the one at Kannur [St.Angelo fort] built by Portuguese. There is a hallow now standing like a golden piece of attraction built by Tipu Sultan.
Bekal Fort, Kasargod
HistoryEdit
Bekal fort, which is of great historical and archaeological interest, is the largest and best preserved of its kind in the district and the land on which it is situated, runs into the sea with fine bay towards the south. According to the South Canara Mannual, Bekaln fort fell into the hands of Haider Ali in 1763. It housed the Huzur of Canara during Tipu’s time and the remains of a gallow reminiscent of the days of Mysorean occupation were seen here till a few years back. After the overthrow of Tipu Sultan in 1799, Bekal was incorporated into the dominions of the English East India Company. The erstwhile Kasaragod taluk of South Canara district was known as Bekal for more than half a century. When Tipu Sultan led the great military expedition to capture Malabar Bekal Fort served as an important military station for his army. The coins and other artifacts unearthed by the archaeological excavation conducted recently at Bekal fort shows the strong presence of the Mysore Sulthans. The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799 led to the death of Tipu Sulthan and consequently the fort came under the British East India Company.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
December to April.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Gastrobio Shalimar ; Kpr Rao Road, Kasaragod, India. ; Ph/M – 91 4994222225 ; Food Serve – Indian Cuisines.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars, Jeeps,Tourist buses.
Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.
Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.
Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.
Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.