This beach is just 1kms away from Bekal Fort in Kasargod. The sobriquet name of the beach is Pallikere Beach this scenic seaside offers a spectacular view of the historic fort and has ample facilities for recreation & relaxation.
Bekal Fort Beach is one of the maintained beaches in Kasargod; this beach is a vast expanse of white sands spread over an area of 35 acres.
The beach is dotted with palm trees thus giving it an exotic feel. The Bekal fort beach in Kerala is also famous for a landmark fort known as the Bekal fort. It is a beautiful fort, which has been preserved to some extent and makes a great observatory point. The Arabian Sea can be seen in its entire splendor and at this beach one can get the view of the spectacular sunset and sunrise.
This beach is a visual delight as it has been recently given a facelift by the concerned authorities. Two huge sculptures with beautiful murals have been set up there to make it look beautiful.
After sunset, the beach is illuminated with electric bulbs so that people can enjoy the beach even after dusk. There is a water park for children on the premises that attract tourists as well as locals in large numbers. One can also rest in the sheds that have been set up at random distances.
There are plenty of parking spaces available for vehicles and a very nominal fee is charged for parking. Beautification of the beach includes installation of two sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite at the beach and a shed with walls adorning murals created by artisans from Nilambur. Apart from these a rock garden at the parking area has been developed where laterite boulders of various size has been utilized. Under the social forestry scheme planting trees has been done in the beach area.
Bekal Fort Beach is one of the maintained beaches in Kasargod; this beach is a vast expanse of white sands spread over an area of 35 acres.
The beach is dotted with palm trees thus giving it an exotic feel. The Bekal fort beach in Kerala is also famous for a landmark fort known as the Bekal fort. It is a beautiful fort, which has been preserved to some extent and makes a great observatory point. The Arabian Sea can be seen in its entire splendor and at this beach one can get the view of the spectacular sunset and sunrise.
This beach is a visual delight as it has been recently given a facelift by the concerned authorities. Two huge sculptures with beautiful murals have been set up there to make it look beautiful.
After sunset, the beach is illuminated with electric bulbs so that people can enjoy the beach even after dusk. There is a water park for children on the premises that attract tourists as well as locals in large numbers. One can also rest in the sheds that have been set up at random distances.
There are plenty of parking spaces available for vehicles and a very nominal fee is charged for parking. Beautification of the beach includes installation of two sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite at the beach and a shed with walls adorning murals created by artisans from Nilambur. Apart from these a rock garden at the parking area has been developed where laterite boulders of various size has been utilized. Under the social forestry scheme planting trees has been done in the beach area.
Walk way: One can have a beautiful walk way has been laid for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastline and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort.
Resting facilities: There are Multi shed and Eru madam would provide the tourists enough facilities to take rest and enjoy the sea breeze. By using locally available materials seating arrangements have been provided for the tourists at the beach.
Best time To Visit: The monsoons witness a good down pouring in and around the Bekal. That makes the ideal visiting time somewhere before monsoons. Summers are pleasant and not that harsh. The best time to visit the place is February and July.
HOW TO REACH BEKAL FORT BEACH
By Air: Mangalore is about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town.
By Rail: Kasaragod, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.
