Are you a chronicler or a history enthusiast? If yes, you must visit the serene village of Bekal in Kasaragod. Do you know why?  It is the place where you can feel the history of Kerala some 300 years back at the Bekal Fort. Largest and best-preserved fort in the whole of Kerala, Bekal fort is a giant keyhole shaped fort which offers superb view of the Arabian Sea from its tall observation towers, which were occupied by huge cannons, couple of centuries ago.