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Bekal Fort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala (India), situated in Kasargod district. One claim is that the fort was built by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkery dynasty of Kumbla in 17-th century. The huge fort facing the Arabian Sea is a great sight to watch, and recently emerging as a important tourist attraction. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bekal_Fort   (131 words)

Bekal Fort The Bekal Fort was completed speedily during the period of Sivappa Nayak to defend the port from overseas attack. Bekal was under the sovereignty of Kolathunadu when it became an important maritime centre and an important port town of Thulunadu (old Kasaragod district). Coins and other artifacts unearthed by archeologists excavation at the Bekal Fort are an indication of the occupancy of the Mysore Sultans. members.rediff.com /krishudma/bekal.htm   (833 words)

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. Bekal is also one among the five centres selected by the Government of India to be developed into a 'Special Tourism Area'. In the middle of the fort is the observation tower approached by a broad and wide flight of stairs. www.webindia123.com /monuments/forts/bakel.htm   (549 words)

Bekal Kerala, Bekal Kerala Beach, Kappil Beach Kerala, Bekal Fort Kerala Bekal is often referred to as a health resort that specialises in the rejuvenation of the mind and the body. The quintessence of Kerala is captured in the quiet, sleepy town of Bekal brimming with magnificent, palm-fringed beaches, tranquil backwaters, historical monuments and a friendly ambience. A temple devoted to Hanuman (the monkey-god) is situated at the entrance of the Bekal Fort. www.indiasite.com /kerala/bekal   (438 words)

Tourism attractions of Bekal Bekal is the most famous of the forts of Kasaragod, renowned as the land of forts; the others being Kumbala, Kasaragod, Kundankuzhi, Bandadukka and Povval. Over three and a half centuries old, Bekal Fort looms large against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, rising dramatically from amidst the tall grass. Built during the 17 th century by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore, who is said to have built the Bekal Fort too, Chandragiri's western rampart is an ideal place to watch sunsets. www.bekal.org /TourAttractions.htm   (1221 words)

Red carpet of Kasargod, kerala - Tour / houseboat packages kerala,India The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the State.A district with rare and different beauty, Kasaragod is poised for growth in the area of tourism. The Bekal Fort (16 Kms south of Kasaragod on the national highway) The 300 year old Bekal Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.This imposing circular structure of laterite sites rises 130 ft. above sea level and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. The Fort appears to have been built up from the seas since almost three fourth of its exterior is drenched and the waves do stroke the citadel. beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/kasargod.php   (3618 words)

Kasaragod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bekal Fort, which lies 12 km south of Kasaragod town, is being developed by the Government of India as a special tourism area. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), situated 4 km north of Kasaragod town, was established by the central government to conduct research on plantation crops such as coconut, arecanut, cardamom, turmeric and cashew. Kundamkuzhy Sri Pancha Lingeswara Temple,which is situated inside an old fort which was built by the King Ikkeri. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harkwillia   (401 words)

Golconda Fort The main structure of the fort is laid out in a sequence of enclosures that holds the public and administrative structures to the royal residences and halls. Golconda fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complex in India which lies on the western outskirts around 11km from Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. From 1507 over a period of 62 years the mud fort was expanded by the the first three Qutub Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite, extending around 5km in circumference, which has been a silent witness to many historic events. www.webindia123.com /monuments/forts/golconda.htm   (1195 words)

VirtualTourist.com - kchemnad's Homepage The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defence strategy connected with the fort.Unlike most other Indian Forts, Bekal fort was not a center of administration for no remains of a Palace are found within the Fort. Bekal Fort remains the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala. The 300 year old Bekal Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.This imposing circular structure of laterite sites rises 130 ft. above sea level and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. members.virtualtourist.com /m/6e3de   (2913 words)

Tourist spots near Hotel Bekal International. Bekal Fort is located about 10 km from Bekal International. The Bekal Fort is the largest and best preserved of its kind in Kerala. This 300-year-old fort has significant historic importance, which is why the Archaeological Survey of India has shown interest in it. www.hotelbekal.com /sight.html   (209 words)

Welcome to Asia's Finest Beach Destination The Bekal project is planned, orchestrated and coordinated by BRDC observing specific parameters on the carrying capacity of the region, sustainable limits, architectural guidelines, environmental safeguards and coastal regulations. Bekal Resorts Development Corporation Ltd (BRDC) was formed in 1995 with the Chief Secretary to Government of Kerala as Chairman, senior Government officials as Directors and Managing Director to develop Bekal as an international standard ‘Beach Tourist Destination'. Whilst every effort is taken by BRDC to develop Bekal as an international standard beach destination, the Corporation also ensures that Bekal retains its natural vegetation and pristine charm. www.bekal.org   (346 words)

Bekal beckons - Deccan Herald Later, the fort also housed the Huzur of Canara during the reign of Tipu Sultan and with the fall of Srirangapatnam in 1799, Bekal was incorporated into the dominions of the English East India Company. To the south is the curvaceous Bekal Beach, and to the north at Kappil is a tiny cove sandwiched between two headlands, beyond which a long, straight beach stretches for miles. Bekal fort attained tinsel fame when Mani Ratnam chose it as the locale for a song sequence in his hit film Bombay. www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec28/sh7.asp   (961 words)

Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Bekal Beach Bekal is lined with long palm trees and a rocky headland topped by the` huge historic Bekal fort. Bekal Beach is located at the northern tip of Kerala in old-fashioned little town of Kasargod, 79 km from Kannur. You can also visit the mosque nearby and the ancient Kizhur State temple for whose annual festival the deity is taken Thrikkanaya temple at Bekal. www.indbazaar.com /travel/index2.asp?loc=139   (208 words)

Bekal Fort,Bekal Fort Beach,Bekal Fort Beach Tour Packages,Visit to Bekal Fort Beach in Kerala,India Bekal Fort Beach Tour BRDC has utilised 19 acres of land for the development of the Bekal Fort Beach at a cost of approximately Rs. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC). The imposing circular fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. www.beach-india.com /kerala_beaches/bekal_fort.html   (483 words)

Encyclopedia: Alappuzha Kasaragod town and district in Kerala Bekal Fort Beach Kasaragod (also spelled Kasargod or Kasargode) is the northern-most district in the state of Kerala, India. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alappuzha   (800 words)

Bekal, Bekal Fort, Kerala Tour Packages, Travel Package in Kerala Bekal Fort shaped like a giant keyhole, this magnificent historical fort offers a superb view of the Arabian sea from its tall observation towers, where a few centuries ago huge cannons were strategically placed. Located 16 km south of Kasaragod town, north Kerala, Bekal is known for the Bekal Fort which has a Giant key hole shaped fort, golden expanse of beautiful beach surrounding it, backwaters, hill destinations and water sport facilities nearby. Today, the Bekal fort and its surroundings is fast becoming an international tourist destination and a favourite shooting locale for film makers. www.kerala-hub.com /travel-destinations/kazaragode/bekal.html   (264 words)

indiavarta.com - Travel Bekal today is just a quiet seaside hamlet, flanked by the forest-covered Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west, with the Talapadi and the Trikaripur rivers flowing in the vicinity. Bekal is poised on the verge of Discovery with a capital D. True to type, the Kerala government has identified, earmarked and started work on this piece of paradise; the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation has leased land out to two major five star hotel concerns. Chandragiri Fort is a 17th century fort, more ruins than fort now, but a climb up the steep incline affords a spectacular view of dense palm groves to one side and the Chandragiri river with its serene waters to the other, the Arabian sea beyond. www.indiavarta.com /travel/24aug.asp   (886 words)

The Mystique and Wonder of Kasaragod The Bekal Fort has great historical and archaeological significance for the scholar. The fort’s Observation Tower commands a panoramic view of the sea to the north, south, and west, and the rich fertile landscape to the east. The Hindu temple at the entrance of the fort is dedicated to Anjaneya, and is said to be as old as the fort itself. travellady.com /Issues/January03/TheMystiqueandWonderofKasaragod.htm   (2665 words)

The Hindu : Kerala News : Chandy inaugurates work on Bekal hotels The scheme, which would be beneficial to residents of four panchayats in and around Bekal, would be commissioned as soon as the work of the water tanks was complete, he said. He was inaugurating work on the three five-star deluxe hotels coming up as part of the Bekal Resorts Development Project (BRDC). The institution would go a long way in providing professionals required at Bekal and other tourist destinations, he added. www.hindu.com /2004/10/29/stories/2004102900510500.htm   (424 words)

Kerala Beaches, Beaches in Kerala, Kovalam Beach, Beach Holidays Kerala Bekal fort, 14 km away from Kasargode, is the best preserved fort in Kerala. Shrubby hill slopes down from the fort to rugged rocks before engaging itself with the frothy sea.A sauntering inside the fort would transport to the battle days when rival forces fought for wresting the fort, then a vantage position on Western coast. The seashore fort along with its premise is being designed into a major tourist resort. www.cultureholidays.com /states/kerala-beaches.htm   (619 words)

The S5 Tour There was just enough time for a bath and lunch and then we sped to Bekal Fort by 2:45 p m. Towards the fag end of the fort facing the sea, is a naturally disturbed, beautiful beach, where I couldn’t stop thinking from a bath at sea. At the Fort we were greeted by Aravind and his father who were strenuously waiting for us since morning. electroknights.s5.com /articles/tour.htm   (3885 words)

Bekal The Bekal fort is of great historical and Archeological interest. An old mosque is situated very near to the fort and it is believed to have been built by Tippu Sultan. The fort is now managed by Archeological department of Government of India. www.keralalink.com /keralalink/html/bekal.html   (134 words)

Review On Bekal Fort by trustworthy -- MouthShut.com Bekal fort is one of the loveliest tourist spots in India. Hearing the name’’ Bekal fort’’ please do not expect any kind of architectural excellence in the construction to enjoy. It is the nature of the surroundings where the fort is positioned made this 15th century fort a center of attraction to millions of nature lovers. www.mouthshut.com /readreview/4487-1.html   (153 words)

Bekal fort beach holidays kerala The Bekal beach fort is located on a vast 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. Bekal Fort is the largest as well as the best preserved Fort in Kerala. Another main attraction of the beach is the Bekal water park, which attracts tourists in droves. www.backwatersinkerala.com /bekal-beach-holidays.html   (158 words)

The Hindu : Kerala News : New exit found in Bekal fort Officials of the Archaeological Department recently found a hitherto undiscovered exit at the Bekal fort near here. It is believed that the fort was constructed by Hariya Venkidappa during the rule of the Ekkeri dynasty between 1625 and 1675. The huge fort, on the banks of the Arabian Sea and famous for its keyhole shape, is a popular destination of tourists, both domestic and international. www.hindu.com /2005/03/13/stories/2005031302180500.htm   (243 words)

The Hindu : Kerala News : Minister to inaugurate tourism project Similar buses from Bekal fort to Kanhangad will also be considered in the second phase. The Minister for Tourism and Devaswoms, K.C. Venugopal, will inaugurate the project, `Bekalilekku,' a programme envisaging the development of the Bekal fort, at a function to be held on the fort premises tomorrow. Tourists to the fort are in the dark about the history and other details about the fort. www.hinduonnet.com /2005/03/26/stories/2005032606770300.htm   (332 words)

The Hindu : Bekal project to be completed in two years Once completed, the Bekal fort would become a world-renowned tourist spot and a sought-after tourist destination for tourists from across the globe. The much-awaited Bekal tourism project would become a reality in two years of time, according to the Minister for Local Administration, Cherkalam Abdulla. The drinking water projects as part of the Bekal tourism development project are being completed. www.hindu.com /2004/02/17/stories/2004021707710500.htm   (197 words)

Kerala Everything .com - Beaches in Kerala, Kovalam, Bekal, Cherai, Alleppey. Willingdon Island, Lakshadweep The 300 years old Bakel Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, which is 16kms south of Kasargod on the national highway. The beautiful Bakel beach with the historically and archeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed into an International Tourist destination. A sea wall extending to a huge height, projecting from the fort separates the rough sea and inland water. www.keralaeverything.com /bea.htm   (1351 words)

Beaches in Kerala, Chowara Beach Kerala, Shanghumugham Beach Kerala, Bekal Beach Kerala, Tour packages for Kerala Beaches Beaches of Kerala, Kerala India Beaches, Beaches travel of Kerala The Bekal fort in the vicinity offers a great view of the beach. Bekal Beach of Kerala offers mesmerizing views of the swaying palms. Located just 14 km away from Kasargode in Kerala Bekal Beach is worth visiting. www.tourismofkerala.com /beaches/otherbeaches.html   (295 words)

The Ultimate Kanhangad - American History Information Guide and Reference The 300-year old Bekal Fort, which is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala lies 10 km north of Kanhangad. Hosdurg Fort (half a kilometre south of Kanhangad) is renowned for its chain of forts built by Somashekara Nayak of the Ikkeri dynasty. A full size statue of Swami Nityananda in sitting posture made of pancha-loha is one of the attractions of the asramam. www.historymania.com /american_history/Kanhangad   (229 words)

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