The Bekal Fort, located 16 kms. south of Kasargod on the national highway in the northern part of Kerala, is considered the largest and the best-preserved fort in the state. Bearing testimony to the glorious past, this over-300 year old fort stands on a 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. Mesmerizing tourists and historians alike with its historical significance and immense charm, Bekal Fort continues to be one of the most important monuments to be visited while on tour to Kerala.
Bekal Fort has an eventful history starting with the popular belief that the imposing structure was built in the 1650s by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty. Some people believe that the fort was originally built by Kolathiri Rajas and afterwards captured by Sivappa Naik. It changed hands several times, being occupied by Hyder Ali of Mysore, then the Huzur of Canara during Tipu Sultan's rule and later the British.
The prominent features of Bekal Fort include the tank with a flight of steps, the opening of the tunnel towards the South, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the Observation Tower. Take a tour to Bekal Fort and visit the mosque built by Tipu Sultan just outside the fort. The entrance is marked by the beautiful Anjaneya temple, dedicated to Sree Hanuman.
The Fort features numerous underground passages leading outside from various parts of it. Two of them still remain intact, one leading to the south of the fort and the other to the moat on the east.
Location:
Alwaye Palace is located at Aluva, on NH-47, 15 kms away from Kochi, near Kochi International Airport
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