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India has a long list of beautiful and natural beaches in the world. Having a coastline of over 7,600 kms it is also home to several world class resorts towns with their own relaxing spas, diving and water sports, seafood cuisine. Lets have a look at the various beaches located in India
Bekal fort is in Kerala's northernmost district of Kasargod district of Kerala. It is a beach worth visiting and it boasts of one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the state. Situated on the palm fringed expanse of pristine Pallikere beach is Bekal's main attraction - the imposing 17th century Bekal fort. A former British miltarystation on 35 acre headland and 130ft above sea level the fort has its bastions constantly lashed by the rolling waves of the Arabian sea.
Lakshwadeep islands, Andaman and Nicobar islands, Kadmat Island, Kalpeni Island and more
Jaiselmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Khimsar and more
Jim Corbet National park, Sariska tiger reserve, Rajaji National park, Sunderbans and more
Kullu Manali, Mussourie, Nainital, Shimla, Ooty, Gulmarg and more
How to reach
By Air the nearest place is Mangalore 50 kms away.
The train and bus connections from Mangalore north and Kannur South (65kms)
About Bekal
Bekal Fort happens to be the biggest fort of Kerala spreading over forty acres. Bekal fort was not a center of administration for no remains of a Palace are found within the Fort which is quite unusual. Its 30ft high obervation toweronce a cannon emplacement offers a grand view of the magnificient blue green Arabian sea and also the deep green palm forest in their full splendour. A century old guest house built by the British in the fort precincts is being developed as a tourist accomodation facility. Bekal has been declared a ' Special Tourism Area' by the Central Government and the State Government has formed the Bekal resorts Development Corporation to develop it as the country's ' first planned beach destination'.
Just 2.5 kms away from Bekal is Kappil another secluded and serene beach. There is a recently renovated temple dedicated to Hanuman, at the entrance to Bekal. An old mosque is also situated very near the fort and this is believed to have been founded by Tipu Sultan.
