Bakal

Location: About a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod.

Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beaches. The imposing circular fort at Bekal is one of the greatest attractions in the state. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC). The artisans from Nilambur made two sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite at the beach and a shed with walls adorning murals. There is a beautiful walk way for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastal line and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort.

Bakel Fort

Bakel fort and the adjoining beach selected by the central government to develop into a special tourism area is the best bid of Kasargod for the promotion of tourism. Twenty six kms South of Kasargod town this magnificent and robust fort, overlooking the calm seas and the 'snow white beach' is a Perennial source of tourist attraction. Built by the Ikkeri Naikkanas in the 17th century the fort has seen many a war and siege for dominance. This exhilarating artifice has stood the test of time and remains a marvel to the eyes.

The broad and extensive beach with a backdrop of fisher folk village life has a scenic beauty and natural charm.