Amongst the 29 magnificent states in India, one is the very beautiful state of Kerala. This place is like heaven on earth. With lush mountains, serene beaches, fascinating waterfalls, and mesmerizing hill stations, Kerala has become an ultimate holiday destination for families as well as honeymooners. Many people residing in India as well as abroad wish to visit this place at least once in their lifetime. Out of the numerous tourist spots in Kerala, one that you should not give a miss during your trip to the state is the Bekal Fort. Situated in the Kasaragod district of North Kerala, Bekal is the largest fort in the state. It is one such holiday destination in India that depicts true splendour. It has been constructed in a way that it might amuse the tourists. Built across an area of 40 acres the Bekal Fort is encircled by two buildings of religious importance. One is the Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and other is the old Muslim mosque.
The fort possesses certain features that you might find interesting from a tourist’s point of view. The Fort bears a water tank, which can be reached by climbing a flight of stairs. This might sound very basic, but you would surely like it when witnessing it yourself. There is also a tunnel within the fort that opens towards the south. A magazine, where ammunition was stored and the broad steps leading to the Observation Tower add to the list of attractions to look out for, in the Bekal Fort. So, why don’t you plan your next family vacation to Kerala and experience all of this with your eyes? The observation centre of the fort was strategically built, so that an eye could be kept on the movements of the enemy, in order to maintain safety at this historical building. The best part about this place is that the fort has been built by the sea, due to which three forth of its exterior is drenched by the sea waves.
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