Bekal Fort
ബേക്കൽ കോട്ട
The largest old fort in Kerala, with keyhole-shaped walls reaching into the Arabian Sea. It was used as a filming location for the movie Bombay and is a highlight of day trips in North Malabar.
Bekal Fort was built in the 17th century and covers about 16 hectares. Its curved walls are surrounded by the sea on three sides, and visitors can climb the watchtower for views over the coast. Outside the fort is Bekal Beach, which has a park. Admission is about 25 rupees (about 300 rupees for foreign visitors), and the fort is generally open from about 08:00 to 17:30 each day. It is in Kasaragod district, about 75 km from Kannur. Bekal Fort Station is about 1.5 hours away by train. It can be combined with the Valiyaparamba backwaters for a day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Valiyaparamba Backwaters
- Kavvayi Backwaters
- Ezhimala
- Rajarajeshwara Temple, Taliparamba
- Madayipara
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Parassinikadavu Snake Park
- Paithalmala