Description:
One of the best preserved and the largest forts of the State, Bekal fort, is one of the most important monuments of Kasargod. Supposedly built by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty in the late 17th century, it was taken over by Hyder Ali and later by the British.
This well preserved fort has an impressive observation tower along with many underground tunnels and sea bastions. This imposing structure is built on 35 acre of land which gently seeps in to the sea, giving a superb views of the vast ocean. The 300 year old Bekal Fort is also of archaeological importance due to its long chequered history.
