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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
		Bekal was under the sovereignty of Kolathunadu when it became an important maritime centre and an important port town of Thulunadu (old Kasaragod district).
		The Bekal Fort was completed speedily during the period of Sivappa Nayak to defend the port from overseas attack.
		The pathway is a magnificent walk, with the imposing facade of the fort wall to the east and the shimmering sea to the west.
	members.rediff.com /krishudma/bekal.htm (833 words)

	Bekal Kerala, Bekal Kerala Beach, Kappil Beach Kerala, Bekal Fort Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		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.
		Bekal is often referred to as a health resort that specialises in the rejuvenation of the mind and the body.
		A temple devoted to Hanuman (the monkey-god) is situated at the entrance of the Bekal Fort.
	www.indiasite.com /kerala/bekal (438 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.
		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.
	www.webindia123.com /monuments/forts/bakel.htm (549 words)

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		Lying 16 km south of Kasaragod town, north Kerala, Bekal is renowned for the Bekal Fort which has a giant keyhole shaped fort, golden stretch of a beautiful beach surrounding it, backwaters, hill destinations and water sport facilities.
		The fort with its zigzag entrance, strategically designed openings on the outer walls for defense and trenches around, has no palaces inside and was probably built just for defence purposes.
		The Bekal Fort has been a source of attraction for historians, tourists and nature-lovers for centuries since it embodies memories of a glorious past.
	us.makemytrip.com /destination/bekal/kerala-india-tours.htm (599 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)

	periya.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bekal fort, which is the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala is the most important monument of the region.
		This fort, located on the highway, is believed to have been built in the 1650's by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty.
		The Bekal fort is located on a vast 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea.
	www.periya.com /tourism.asp (649 words)

	Keral Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bekal Fort Beach, Kasaragod: Location: About a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, north Kerala.
		Bekal Hole Aqua Park: (1 km from Bekal Fort): The only one of its kind in northern Kerala, this unique Aqua Park provides water sport facilities like pedalboats and water cycles.
		Kanhangad/Hosdurg Fort: 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 Cheruvathur.
	www.keral.com /tourism/tourism/tourspotskas.html (278 words)

	Tourism attractions of Bekal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		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.
		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.
		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)

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

	Bekal Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Bekal Fort (20 km North of Nalanda): The 300 year old Bekal Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
		Bekal Aqua Park (1 km from Bekal Fort): The only one of its kind in northern Kerala, this unique Aqua Park provides water sport facilities like pedalboats and water cycles.
		The Bekal Tourism Project: One hundred and thirty acres of pristine land with all the attractions including backwaters, beaches, hill stations etc. is being developed into what will be Asia's finest tourist spot.
	www.nalandaresorts.com /bekal.html (134 words)

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		The largest and the best preserved fort in Kerala, Bekal Fort, is 16 km south on the national highway.
		The beautiful Bekal beach with the historic and archaeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed, into an international tourist destination.
	www.toursforindia.com /destinations/kerala/bekalfortkasaragod-tours.html (199 words)

	Bekal, Bekal Fort, Kerala Tour Packages, Travel Package in Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		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.
		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.
		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)

	Golconda Fort
		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.
		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.
	www.webindia123.com /monuments/forts/golconda.htm (1195 words)

	Bekal beckons - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		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.
		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.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec28/sh7.asp (961 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - kchemnad's Homepage
		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.The Hanuman temple and the ancient Muslim Mosque nearly hold testimony to the age-old religious harmony that prevailed in the area.
		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.
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	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.
		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.
		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.
	www.indiavarta.com /travel/24aug.asp (886 words)

	hosdurgbeach.8k.com
		Honoring with Bekal fort, Kalanad fort, Nithyanandasramam, Anandasramam, 72 km long most beautiful beach (Arabian Sea), charming hill station, spiritual centers, rivers, Ranipuram valley, forest, paddy field, tobacco cultivation are attract tourists and make it famous.
		Bekal Fort is considered to be part of a chain of forts constructed by Sivappa Naik for the defense of the kingdom.
		(1km from Bekal) This is a Shiva temple on the sea shore.
	hosdurgbeach.8k.com /kanhangad.htm (2489 words)

	Kasargod Travel,Travel to Kasargod,Travel Kasargod,Kasargod India Travel,Kasargod Travel Packages
		The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the state.
		Bekal - The Bekal fort 16 kms from Kasaragod, the 300 year old Bekal fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
		Bekal hole aqua park is about 1 km the only one of its kind in northern Kerala, this unique aqua park provides watersport facilities like pedalboats and water cycles.
	www.kerala-tourism.net /kasaragod.html (351 words)

	Bekal Fort,Bekal Fort Beach,Bekal Fort Beach Tour Packages,Visit to Bekal Fort Beach in Kerala,India Bekal Fort Beach ...
		The imposing circular fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
		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).
		BRDC has utilised 19 acres of land for the development of the Bekal Fort Beach at a cost of approximately Rs.
	www.beach-india.com /kerala_beaches/bekal_fort.html (483 words)

	Planets India, the most informative travelsite about india, which gives you all the detail about cities, hill station, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The other places of interest are the Kolaba Fort, near the shore, and Chaul (15 kms from Alibagh) which is a site of historical importance, boasting an assortment of Portugeuse ruins, Buddhist caves, the Hamam Khana, a church, a synagogue and a temple.
		Vijaydurg, or Fort of Victory, was strengthened in the 17th century by Shivaji, who added impressive features to it like, the triple row of huge walls, the umpteen towers and the spacious inner buildings.
		The beach is located amidst the Chapora Fort on the North and North West and the Calangute beach to its South.
	www.planetsindia.com /beaches2.htm (4273 words)

	Welcome to Asia's Finest Beach Destination (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		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'.
		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.
		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)

	Kasaragod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		Bekal Fort, which lies 12 km south of Kasaragod town, is being developed by the Government of India as a special tourism area.
		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)

	The Mystique and Wonder of Kasaragod (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Hindu temple at the entrance of the fort is dedicated to Anjaneya, and is said to be as old as the fort itself.
		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 fort at Chandragiri, south east of Kasaragod is a large construction, standing beside a river.
	travellady.com /Issues/January03/TheMystiqueandWonderofKasaragod.htm (2665 words)

	Kasargod,Kasargod Travel,Kasargod Travel Tourism Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bekal Beach : The Bekal beach is a shallow beach flanked on two sides by long, ravishingly beautiful palm fringed beaches.
		The fort’s commanding position, with views across the bays to the north and the south are truly breath-taking.
		Bekal Fort : The largest and the best preserved Fort in Kerala, Bekal Fort, is 16 km south on the National Highway.
	www.kerala-ayurveda-backwater-beach-tours.com /cities-kerala/kasargod-travel.html (790 words)

	Kasargod - Bekal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Several forts were built by the Shivappa Nayaks of Badnore between 1650 and 1670 A.D. The two forts of Bekal and Chandragiri were originally under the Kolathiri or Chirakkal Rajas until the time of Shivappa Nayaka’s invasion.
		The 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.
		The Bekal fort is now under the Archeological Department of the Government of India.
	kasargod.nic.in /bekal.htm (794 words)

	bekal, kasaragod town, kerala excursion
		Kasaragod is a beautiful town poised at the northern extreme of Kerala State.16 kms south of the town on the National Highway, is the largest and best preserved fort in the whole of the Kerala, surrounded by a splendid beach.
		Shaped like a giant keyhole, the historic Bekal fort offers a superb view of the Arabian Sea from its tall observation towers, where a few centuries ago huge cannons used to be placed.
		Today, the Bekal fort and its surroundings is fast becoming an international tourist destination and a favorite shooting locale for film makers.
	www.travel-kerala.com /dpre06.htm (216 words)

	Kasargod - The Northern End (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The beautiful Bekal beach with the historic and archaelogically significant Bekal Fort in the background is now being developed into a major beach resort.
		The largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, it belonged in ancient times to the Kadampa (/kaadamba/) dynasty and later came under the control of the Kolathiri (/koLathiri/) Rajas.
		Another fort, a large squarish one by the side of a river, is at Chandragiri, south-east of Kasargod.
	www.bangalorenet.com /system1/utkarsh/kas.htm (345 words)

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