Bekal Fort

HISTORY:Bekal Fort, believed to have been built in the 17th century, unfolds a tapestry of historical events and cultural influences. Initially constructed for defense purposes by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi, the fort later fell into the hands of Hyder Ali and then the British. Its strategic location made it a key player in the region's history, witnessing the ebb and flow of different dynasties.

1. Bekal Fort : The place where the song 'Tu hi re' was shotThe fort looks like a wheel with a key hole in the centre. It takes a few hours to go around this fort. The architecture is interesting and spans across a huge 40 acres.

The fort is the largest in Kerala spreading across 40 acres. India declared Bekal Fort a special tourism area in 1992 and formed Bekal Tourism Development Corporation three years later to promote it. A must visit place to admire the ancient structures.

The zigzag entrance and the channels around the fort show the defense strategy inherent in the fort. Yes, I am talking about 'Bekal Fort' which is the largest fort in Kerala, situated at Kasaragod district, North Kerala. It became an important port town of Tulunadu and Malabar. The Bekal Fort looks like it has formed from the sea. Bekal Fort has various other versions of its origin.