Bekal Fort Overview
Ranked 2 of 14 sightseeing in Bekal Bekal Fort was built 300 years ago and is counted among the most popular forts of Kerala. The fort covers an area of 40 acres and is situated 130 ft above the sea level. The keyhole shape of the fort reveals that it was built for defensive requirement of the region. There are several holes on the top, below and underneath the fort, which were made to safeguard the kingdom from the attacks of the enemies.
The view of nearby areas such as Kanhangad and Pallikere can be enjoyed from the observation tower of the fort. Tunnel which opens towards the south, magazine for ammunition and water tank with the flight of steps can also be seen by the tourists in this fort. Near the fort are also located a Hanuman Temple and a mosque built by Tipu Sultan.
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Bekal Fort Highest Point

Bekal Fort

Vinod Nair
14th Nov 17
View of the Bekal Fort Embracing the Bekal Beach

Bekal Fort

Vinod Nair
12th Nov 17
Largest fort in Kerala

Bekal Fort

Gaurav Verma
12th Nov 17
Bekal fort inside

Bekal Fort
Dilkhush Shah
11th Nov 17
Deep reviews of bekal fort

Bekal Fort
Snehalata Jain
11th Nov 17
Amazing view atop The fort

Bekal Fort

Manoj Menon
11th Nov 17
Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort
Dilkhush Shah
11th Nov 17
Bekal Fort Kerala

Bekal Fort

Victor Ferns
11th Nov 17
Entry to Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort

Manoj Menon
11th Nov 17
Entry to Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort

Narularajeev
12th Nov 17
What travellers are saying about Bekal Fort
- Very Good 4
- Excellent 4
- Average 2
- Good 2
- Terrible 0
- Poor 0
- Below Average 0
Length of visit: 1-2hrs
Best Time: During Sunset
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- Famous for:
- Forts
- Entry:
- free 92% voted as clean

Moulieswaran Easwaramoorthy3.9/5
Historical Fort
- +3

Vivekthlp Thlp5.0/5
Excellent view
Kapurash Ash3.6/5
Amazing Fort in Kasargod district
Dilkhush Shah3.6/5
Largest Fort in Kerala
Mamta Narula3.6/5
Bekal Fort, proof of military strategies
- +10

Vinod Nair3.6/5
A 300+ Yrs Old Fort Well Maintained Fort.
- +3
Snehalata Jain2.9/5
Review of Bekal fort
- +4

Vicferns4.3/5
Magificient Baikal hotel Kerala.
- +1
