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TRAVEL FEATURE ON BEKAL FORT It was 7.45am when we left the Mangalore central railway station boarded with full passengers in which most of them were Keralities (Kerala people). Our whole 2BA batch had captured a full one compartment were our Tafleel Sir and Anjana
Were also there, journey through rail was really a joyful experience where some students played a card game and some were breathing a fresh air by standing at the door of the train. After spending some half an hour in train our photo session began and we captured some nature beauty photos.
After our journey of some one and half hour in train we reached the bekal station at 9.10am where every person wanted to full their empty stomach, so we left to the way of Hotel where everyone ordered their taste food which was also cheaper compared to the hotels of our city. While walking to the hotel we found one old church where the sculpture has brought out his good artistic skill by sculpting Marry and Jesus in front of the church gate.
After walking for some distance of 15 minutes we reached our actual spot for which every one was curious to visit. After paying our entrance fee we got into 40 acres Bekal fort. Some important feature of bekal fort are tank its height of steps the tunnel opening towards south the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and the wide steps leading to the observation tower to through which we can witness city like Kanhangad Pallikere Kottikulum etc.
The fort near to Bekal Sea was built up by Shivappa Nayak in late 1650 which were later captured by Tippu Sulthan. Bekal served as an importion military station of Tippu Sulthan when he led the military expedition to capture Malabar.
After having a look from the tallest tower of fort we took a group photo from there itself. Photography through that site gives a good piece of photography tallest wall all over the fort speaks about the strength of the King. There holes on the wall in which upper hole was made to attack on the enemy of the longer distance where as other two holes are remarkable evidence of medieval technology in defense strategy.
After having a look on a large stretched 40 acres fort we led towards the downstairs of fort which lead us to Bekal Beach. It is also one of the interesting and playful spot, where the sea were to high at the 12’o’clock itself. The waves were coming in such a high speed that it was bouncing back by hitting to the huge black stone placed near bank of sea. We also witnessed the dolphin in this sea which is very rare to seen in our city. After taking some creative photos through sea share we left for lunch, where restaurant was resided at some one km distance.
When we reached the restaurant which is in bekal forts every one who got tired of walking and roaming ordered unique food and all filled up their empty stomach with tasty food. Anjana mam gave a treat of ice cream from her side. After taking rest for some half an hour everyone rushed to play in bekal beach by throwing the ball in high air and catching it in which even girls also joined. After playing for a hour we visited the resorts which are on the some distance from beach which cost some Rs 5000 per day.
When the sun started to move towards sea indicating the evening is rolling we all got a cup of tea and started to play poker game by sitting on the green cool grass. Our train was at 5.30pm so our reached the station at 5.15pm. When we came to knew that the train is running late to its usual time. We again started out our photo session and captured some creative snaps through the beauty of sun set. Than the train was arrived at some 6’o’clock where it was completely filled up with passengers. After some 3-4 stations we all got the seats and every one gone to sleep due to tiredness of the day. And we reached the Mangalore central station at 7.15pm where everyone left to their house with to sweet memory of journey.

TIPS TO TRAVEL TO BEKAL FORT:
Best time to visit the place: December- May.
Means of transportation : Bus(56km) Train (1.30 minutes).
Best place to reside near Bekal fort: Bekal Resort.