Bekal Fort
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Highlights

  • Kerala's largest and best-preserved coastal fort
  • Massive laterite ramparts rising about 12 metres
  • Observation tower with panoramic Arabian Sea views
  • Historic association with Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
  • Stepped tank and southward-facing tunnel

Your Experience

Bekal Fort is a coastal fort situated on the Arabian Sea shore at Pallikkara village in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, about 16 km south-east of Kasaragod town. Spread over roughly forty acres, it is considered one of the best-preserved forts in the state, with massive laterite walls rising about 12 metres high.

The fort is believed to have been built by Sivappa Nayaka. In 1763 it fell into the hands of Hyder Ali, and later served as an important military station for Tipu Sultan during his Malabar campaign. After Tipu Sultan's death in 1799 fighting the British, Mysorean control ended and the fort passed to the English East India Company.

Key architectural features include a stepped tank, a tunnel opening towards the south, a magazine for ammunition storage, and a wide ramp leading to an observation tower that offers sweeping views of the surrounding coastline. The fort is maintained today by the Archaeological Survey of India as a centrally protected monument.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to the monument
  • Guide services
  • Parking

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Must Know

  • Carry a valid government-issued photo ID for verification at entry.
  • Wear comfortable, non-slip footwear as the ramparts and ramp can be uneven.
  • Photography for personal use is allowed outdoors; tripods and drones need prior ASI permission.
  • Do not climb on the fort walls or step into the tank/water bodies inside the fort.

Ticket Delivery

e-Ticket via ASI online booking portal (asi.payumoney.com / asi.paygov.org.in) or on-site counter.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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