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Anjengo Fort: (20 km South of Varkala) Originally built by the Portuguese as a
depot to store merchandise, it was converted into a fort by the British.
Sandwiched between the sea and the backwaters, the fort premises
shelters ancient tombstones and a garden.
Bekal Fort: (16 km south of Kasaragod on the national highway) The 300 year old
Bekal fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. This
imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 feet above sea level and
stands on a 35 acres head land that runs into the Arabian Sea.
Chandragiri Fort: Situated on the Chandragiri river, South - East of Kasaragod
town, this town is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa
Naik of Bedanore. The Chandragiri Fort, one of a chain of forts built by the
same ruler, offers a breathtaking view of the river and Arabian Sea.
Kanhangad /Hosdurg Fort: This is renowned for its chain of forts built by
Somashekhara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and also for the Nithyanandashram, an
internationally recognised spiritual centre.
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