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 South India Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Bakel and the area surrounding it is a wonderful scenario and provide a feast to tourist's eyes, even if it didn't capture a notable place in the state tourist map.
The fort played a vital role in the various battles took place in the past, which were the land marks of the era.
The fort is constructed in the early 16th century by Ikkery Naiker and later captured by Tippu Sultan during his invasion of the Malabar province which made it known as Tippu's fort.
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 bekal, south india info guide, south india general info, south india info, south india general information, south india ...
Bakel is a small village in Northern Kerala, famous for the Bakel Fort.
This fort is believed to be built in the 1650's by Shivappa Naik of Thelkkeri dynasty.
Bakel Aqua Park : This is a boating facility in the backwaters near the Pallekere beach.
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 INDIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This is the Bakel fort in kazargode district.
This fort is surrounded by the Arabian sea on three of its sides and this photo is taken from the sea shore.
Bakel is around 30 to 40 minutes by bus from Kazargode.
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 Red carpet of Kasargod, kerala - Tour / houseboat packages kerala,India
The 40-acre enclosed space of the fort revealed the crumbled foundations of various structures near the entrance, where archaeological excavation was under way.
Bekal Fort was built almost out of the sea, and the waves lap at its foot during high tide.
During the reign of the British, Bekal fort became the headquarters of the newly organised Bekal taluk of South Canara district in Bombay Presidency.
www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/kerala/bekal/fort/kasargod.php   (1033 words)

  
 Destination Kerala: To visit Kannur and Kasargod
It is a land of forts, rivers, hills and beaches.
Bakel fort is the largest of best-preserved forts in Kerala.
The fort was built in a square shape.
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Consecrated in 1724 and now managed by the church of South India, the inscriptions found here are some of the most authentic reminders of the countless men and women who left their European houses behind to play their roles on the colonial canvas of 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Fort Kochi Carnival on the new years eve is a colourful festival, not to be missed.
A smaller fort is set between the sea and the Chandragiri Fort, provides a good place to watch the sunset.
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 Bekal Fort
Bekal fort, the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala, lies 16 Kms south of Kasaragod on the national highway at the northern tip of the state.
The fort was occupied Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1763 A.D and then the Huzur of Canara during Tipu Sultan's reign and later the British.
In the middle of the fort is the observation tower approached by a broad and wide flight of stairs.
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 officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in
The enduring charm of its beach, the architectural marvel of the temples, mosques and churches and the unique and tell tale folk art forms are genuine areas of attractions for the tourist.
Bakel fort and the adjoining beach selected by the central government to develop into a special tourism area is the best bid of Kasargod for the promotion of tourism.
Twenty six kms South of Kasargod town this magnificent and robust fort, overlooking the calm seas and the 'snow white beach' is a Perennial source of tourist attraction.
www.kerala.gov.in /disttourism/kgd.htm   (397 words)

  
 Tourist Attractions in Kasargod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The beautiful Bakel beach with the historically and archeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed into an International Tourist destination.
Built in the 17th century by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore, the Chandragiri Fort is situated on the River Chandragiri, south east of Kasargod.
This fort is one among the chain of forts built by the same ruler, which offers a breathtaking view of the river and the Arabian Sea.
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 Beaches,Kerala Travel,kerala Tourism,kerala hotels,Ayurveda,kerala Beaches,kerala,Festivals,Backwater,Kerala Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Fort Kochi Beach IS 12 Km from Ernakulam city.
The Pallikere Beach is 1 Km from Bakel Fort This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
The Kappil Beach is 6 Km from Bakel Fort.
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 Baab's world of Photography : Bakel Fort, Kasargod, Baab Mallya blogs on sulekha, Travel blogs, Baab Mallya blog from ...
Bakel fort is thought to be built in the 1650's by Shivappa Naik of Thelkkeri dynasty.
The viewing point within the fort is majestic and the scenery from the fort of the Arabian sea and the Bakel fishing village is spectacular.
After visiting the fort, you could drive to the Bakel beach or you could walk down from the fort.
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 Monuments
The beautiful Bakel beach with the historic and archaeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed,into an international tourist destination.
An old mosque near the fort is believed to have been built by him.
After he was overthrown by the British, the fort came under the East India Company.
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 Kasargod,Kasargod Travel,Kasargod Travel Tourism Kerala
The fort’s commanding position, with views across the bays to the north and the south are truly breath-taking.
The beautiful Bekal beach with the historic and archaeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed, into an international tourist destination.
Situated on the Chandragiri river, south east of Kasaragod town, this town is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Nailk of Bedanom.
www.kerala-ayurveda-backwater-beach-tours.com /cities-kerala/kasargod-travel.html   (790 words)

  
 Pillikere beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
North of the fort, off the highway is a unique 'Aqua Park', the only one of its kind in north Malabar.
This is renowned for its chain of forts built by Somashekara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and also for the Nithyanandashram, an internationally recognised spiritual centre.
The ruins of a Dutch fort built in the 18th century can be found in the Veeramala hills.
www.bekal.com /html/tourism.htm   (682 words)

  
 Globes Travel
Cubbon park, Vidhan Soudha Government museum, Venkadappa art gallery, the Bangalore palace the fort and Tippu sulthan palace Lal bagh, the bulls temple are the major attractions in Bangalore.
Fort saint Angleo was built by Portugese in 1504.
Theyyam dances a ritual dance at Parassinikkadavu temple is famous Bakel fort gives panoramic view of coat line is one of the must see places.
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 Notes on Conquest of the Western Sudan--Part II
Instead of 300,000 francs, the forts had cost 3,000,000 francs, but the route was secured by forts at Médine, Bafoulabé, Badumbé, Kita and Bamako.
The fort at Niagassola proved indefensible, as did the fort at Nafadié, and the garrison had to be rescued by a "flying column." After they departed, Samory reasserted his control in the region and sent forces after the French to the gates of Bafoulabé.
But no forts were abandoned, the railroad was not terminated, and military expansion did not end.
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 Nobody's Business: August 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
These guys say they've turned the known laws of physics on their head with a device that puts out much more energy than goes into it.
Once presented with the paradox that they [the PC crowd] were the offending subject matter, they would be forced to pull their lip over their head and swallow.
It's all to protect the children, of course: both nude dashers arrested at this year's event are being charged with child endangerment.
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 Kasaragod, Kerala, India, kvves.com, Important Places - Ernakulam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Fort: Spread over nearly five acres, the Kasaragod fort is believed to have been built by Sivappa Nayak in the middle of the 17th Century.
Once held by Tipu Sultan the fort was later incorporated into the domain of the English East India Company.
The fine beach and natural scenery around the fort is exchanging.
www.kvves.com /kerala/kasarkode.htm   (268 words)

  
 Kerala Beaches - Holidays to kerala, Enjoy the beaches of Kerala
The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British.
The result of these cultural interfaces is seen in the remains of the Indo-European architecture in Fort Kochi.
Bekal fort stands on a promontory between two long classically beautiful palm fringed beaches.
www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kerala-beaches.php   (1017 words)

  
 Bekal - Beauty and Simplicity
Bakel Fort is a prominent historical monument in the North Kerala 150 Kms north to Karipur International Airport(Calicut) and 75Kms South to Mangalore domestic airport and Sea port.
The fort played a vital role in the various battles took place in th past, which were the land marks of the era.
It's blessed with a number of beautiful and natural scenarios like
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 Notes on Conquest of the Western Sudan--Part I
Although the French built a fort at Bakel in 1818 and Schmaltz and Rogers sent expeditions to Bambuk, there were few results.
The commandants at Bakel and Médine were "slapdash and inefficient," and the chief engineer was only interested in looking for gold.
Once that occurred, however, he authorized the construction of a new fort at Kita, one hundred miles past Bafoulabé, and used the extra 467,000 francs obtained from the Budget Commission to form a new battalion of tirailleurs sénégalais.
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 Keralatourisem.com
Jewish immigration converged on Cochin in the early decades of the 16th centuryTthe original Jewish settlement on the Malabar Coast..
The 300 years old Bakel Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in KeralaThe beautiful Bakel beach with the historically and archeologically significant Bakel fort is an International Tourist destination.
Kovalam one of the very famous and beautiful beach resort all over the world.Kovalam along with the crescent-shaped beaches bordered by coconut and palm trees makes for a splendid setting for a sun and sea bathing.
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 Forts and Palaces - Travel Blog Directory: Online Indian Free Forts and Palaces Blogs, Forts and Palaces Bloggers, ...
Through a dozen centuries, through the influence of many empires, many cultures, many architectures,...this is where it all met and melted: history, religion, music, architecture...where you feel you have indeed journeyed to the centre of India.
It became the Rathore capital in 1459 due to its strategic location at the edge of the Thar Desert.
We had chosen our lodging quite in the centre of the old town with a nice view of the fort, to get there the rickshaw had to squeeze its way through narrow streets in the bazaar area, we enjoyed it a lot.
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 The Pearl Spots-Tour package-Profile-Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
This afternoon we will take you to the Tellicherry Fort, now a historical monument.
Set off for a full day picnic to Bakel Fort and Beach.
The 300 year old Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
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 Caught in the Malabar rain - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The shutter speed is reduced to increase the depth of the field,” he says.
A photographer par excellence, Jayan’s picture on the famous Bakel Fort too is interesting.
Far from its familiar sights in films and pictures, Jayan has adopted a new angle, capturing the mossy walls of the legendary fort from the shore of Bakel beach.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/may222006/metromon12732006521.asp   (620 words)

  
 Destination-Bekal
It has great historical and archeological interest and it is the largest and best preserved fort of Kerala.
After the overthrow of Tippu Sulthan it was incorporated into the domain of the English East India Company.
An old mosque is situated very near to the fort and it is believed to have been built by Tippu Sulthan
www.keralatourmakers.com /home/destinations/pages/bekal.htm   (147 words)

  
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Visit villages on the river banks of Senegal, Night in bivouac on the border - zone of the 3 bordersof Senegal, Mali and Mauritania.
Then board a large Senegalese pirogue with picnic to sail the Senegal River as far as Bakel.
Visit the fort of Bakel and the House of Rene Caillé,
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 kannur SSA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Kannur, the capital of erstwhile Kolathiri Rajas has carved a niche in the socio-political history of the state.
The famous Bakel fort at Kannur,the Muthappan Temple of Parassinikkadavu are major tourist attractions.
Many folk art and dance forms have roots in the socio-religious culture of the district.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
But it is 69 Kasargode - 24.0 10 m 910 437 NA 23.2 32 8 situated beyond the Kanhanghad (2) riwyln o bu 1.5 km.
Bakel fort, situated very close to the road is categorized as CRZ7 1.
LBIt/ Sheladia/CES/ICT E -SA Kerala State Transport Project Sectoral Environmental Assessment- August 2001 Geology: Geologically the region of Kerala is occupied by four major rock formations.
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 Kerala Beaches,Beaches in Kerala,Beach Destinations in Kerala,Kovalam - Fort Kochi Beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Kerala Beaches,Beaches in Kerala,Beach Destinations in Kerala,Kovalam - Fort Kochi Beach
This seaside village of historic importance has ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18th century.
This lovely beach bordering Vypeen island is ideal for swimming.
www.travelskerala.com /beaches.htm   (504 words)

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