What does it remind you when you listen to “Tu hi re, tu hi re, tere bina main kaise….”. Bombay, Mani Ratnam, Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala and many more right, but the picturesque location cannot evade your memory. Mani Ratnam’s camera eye captured the charm and beauty of Bekal. It is popular for its pristine location and the scenic backdrop of the historic Fort.
Bekal, the magnificent circular fort is situated on the seashore of Pallikara village in Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala. The fort is maintained by the Archeological survey of India. The Bekal Research Development Corporation (BRDC) has begun developing Bekal as an exotic beach location. It attracts tourists with its Architecture, lush green lawns and the coconut tree lined beaches. The fort appears to have been build up from the seas since 3/4th of the fort is drenched and waves hit the citadel.
History:
Over 300 years old, 131 ft. above sea level, sprawling over 35 acres headland that reaches into the Arabian Sea, the fort was build by Shivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty of Kumbla in 17th century between1645 and 1660. The work was initiated by Hiriya Venkatappa and completed during the reign of the former. One other claim says that Shivappa Naik captured the fort from Kolathiri Rajas. It was occupied by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1763 AD and later changed hands with the Britishers. Anjaneya temple dedicated to Shree Hanuman finds a place in the fort. Just outside the fort, a grant mosque build by Tipu Sultan (Son of Haider Ali) finds an address. The zigzag entrance, observation tower, the underground tunnels, dredges around the fort and the sea bastions are impressive. The fort has no palaces and was basically build for defense purposes. History sleeps here through the lonely battlements.
Bekal has every ingredient that would go into the making of an international standard beach destination. Initially Bekal was grouped into a lesser-known destination but the breathtaking virgin beaches, an imposing fort of historical significance by the main beach, calm and peaceful ambience, warm friendly enterprising people, acres of beautiful land, holds unlimited promise to make Bekal one of the best known destinations. The Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) was set up by the Government of Kerala to develop Bekal as a planned eco friendly destination. It has utilized 19 acres of land for the development of the Bekal fort beach.
The steps involved in the beautification processes include installation of sculptures (2 Theyyam structures made of laterate), a hut with wall of murals by Nilambur artisans, illumination of the beach to enjoy the view after sunset, rock garden & children’s garden, sapling plantation, resting facilities and a beautiful walkway through the fort. BRDC also aims to develop in future another 11 acres of land at the beach for constructing water park, theme park etc. BRDC is in the process of setting Bekal as Asia’s finest beach destination.
The mesmerizing waves of the sea and the magical winds… make this place a real wonderland. An unmatched experience of the sun, sea and the sand is this shallow beach, which offers, apart from the charm of unexplored nature, spectacular views of the Fort and the swaying palm trees that border the beach.
Get refreshed through these landscapes of Bekal and experience its everlasting beauty.
It's a Spectacular Beach Destination...
Bekal, the magnificent circular fort is situated on the seashore of Pallikara village in Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala. The fort is maintained by the Archeological survey of India. The Bekal Research Development Corporation (BRDC) has begun developing Bekal as an exotic beach location. It attracts tourists with its Architecture, lush green lawns and the coconut tree lined beaches. The fort appears to have been build up from the seas since 3/4th of the fort is drenched and waves hit the citadel.
History:
Over 300 years old, 131 ft. above sea level, sprawling over 35 acres headland that reaches into the Arabian Sea, the fort was build by Shivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty of Kumbla in 17th century between1645 and 1660. The work was initiated by Hiriya Venkatappa and completed during the reign of the former. One other claim says that Shivappa Naik captured the fort from Kolathiri Rajas. It was occupied by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1763 AD and later changed hands with the Britishers. Anjaneya temple dedicated to Shree Hanuman finds a place in the fort. Just outside the fort, a grant mosque build by Tipu Sultan (Son of Haider Ali) finds an address. The zigzag entrance, observation tower, the underground tunnels, dredges around the fort and the sea bastions are impressive. The fort has no palaces and was basically build for defense purposes. History sleeps here through the lonely battlements.
Bekal has every ingredient that would go into the making of an international standard beach destination. Initially Bekal was grouped into a lesser-known destination but the breathtaking virgin beaches, an imposing fort of historical significance by the main beach, calm and peaceful ambience, warm friendly enterprising people, acres of beautiful land, holds unlimited promise to make Bekal one of the best known destinations. The Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) was set up by the Government of Kerala to develop Bekal as a planned eco friendly destination. It has utilized 19 acres of land for the development of the Bekal fort beach.
The steps involved in the beautification processes include installation of sculptures (2 Theyyam structures made of laterate), a hut with wall of murals by Nilambur artisans, illumination of the beach to enjoy the view after sunset, rock garden & children’s garden, sapling plantation, resting facilities and a beautiful walkway through the fort. BRDC also aims to develop in future another 11 acres of land at the beach for constructing water park, theme park etc. BRDC is in the process of setting Bekal as Asia’s finest beach destination.
The mesmerizing waves of the sea and the magical winds… make this place a real wonderland. An unmatched experience of the sun, sea and the sand is this shallow beach, which offers, apart from the charm of unexplored nature, spectacular views of the Fort and the swaying palm trees that border the beach.
Get refreshed through these landscapes of Bekal and experience its everlasting beauty.
It's a Spectacular Beach Destination...
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