Bekal
Kasaragod, the Northern most locale of Kerala is famous as the place where there is divine beings, fortresses, waterways, slopes and excellent shorelines. The forcing post at Bekal is one of the biggest and best-protected fortifications in Kerala. The lovely field of the shallow shoreline close to the Bekal post, known as Bekal Fort Beach has been created as an intriguing shoreline area by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC).
Beautification of the site incorporates establishment of two models of Theyyam made utilizing laterite on the shoreline and a shed the dividers of which are enhanced with paintings made by craftsmans from Nilambur. Separated, from these a stone garden at the stopping territory has been produced where laterite rocks of different sizes have been used. Under the social ranger service plot, trees have been planted in the shoreline territory.
Stopping offices: The BRDC has created around 7000 sq. m of land for stopping distinctive sorts of vehicles.
Walkway: A delightful walkway has been laid for the meeting travelers to investigate the excellence of the fine coastline and appreciate the all encompassing perspective of the Bekal Fort.
Lit up shoreline: The shoreline gets lit up amid the night hours with the goal that visitors can invest more energy at the shoreline even after the sun sets.
Resting offices: Multi shed and Eru madam (Tree house) would give the sightseers enough offices to take rest and appreciate the ocean breeze. By utilizing locally accessible materials seating game plans have been accommodated the voyagers at the shoreline.
Toilets: Toilets have been accommodated the utilization of vacationers and eco-accommodating bamboo squander containers have been given in the whole shoreline site for keeping the zone clean.
Youngsters’ stop: A recreation center has been created here for kids underneath 14 years.
With a specific end goal to keep up the created site an ostensible charge of one rupee from every guest would be gathered as section expenses. A comparable ostensible vehicle stopping charges would likewise be gathered. The BRDC additionally intends to create in future another 11 sections of land of land at the shoreline for developing water stop, amusement stop and so on.
The BRDC was set up by the Government of Kerala to create Bekal as an arranged eco-accommodating goal. The BRDC has used 19 sections of land of land for the improvement of the Bekal Fort Beach at a cost of around Rs. 25 million including land procurement charges.