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Bekal
Bekal is an arguably attractive tourist destination and a beach resort. It is beautifully filled with majestic rivers, lush greenery, vegetation, plantations, exotic wildlife, virgin forest teeming with tranquil landscapes proudly located on the shoreline of Arabian sea in Kasargod district, Kerala. It hold its fame for the magnificent fort of 300 years old. The charms and scenic beauty of Bekala made this place as one of hot tourist spot in Kerala. A classic place to enjoy vacation, to merge with nature.  It is also well known land of several ancient temples and a land of fantastic beaches to beat the heat.  It is a place for shoppers, handcrafts made of coconut shells, leaf mats, wood works, elegant hand embroidered caps, Kasargod sarees, coconut leaf raincoats, theyym sculptures and many unique crafts are available in best prices. It is a place for food lovers, delicious sea foods are center of attraction.

Must See Places

Bekal Fort
A gigantic fort of historical significance.  An ancient fort of 300 years old, located in 40 acres of land, built in 1969 during Sivappa Nayak period. The glowing picnic spot of Bekal housing tanks which holds a tunnel faces south and a flight steps, one of the excellent feature of this fort. Mosque, Anjeneya temple, sea bastion, observation tower, seaside pathway,  ancient magazine which was used to store ammunitions and weapons are the must see features and spots in fort. 

Bekal Fort Beach
It is near to Bekal Fort, located within a kilometer from fort. The beach is completely fringed with palm trees which offers a heart throbbing sight-seeing to visitors.  The huge area of 35 acres is enshrouded with white sand of this beach.  It is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Kerala.  A rock garden beautifully decorated wih various sizes of laterite boulders, located at parking area and two amazing theyyam style of sculptures with shed which is adorned with famous mural paintings are the prominent features of this beach.

Ananthapuram Lake Temple
It is a popular lake temple, located 5 km from Kumbala, an ancient temple, belived to be built in 9th century, dedicated to Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy located at the center of lake. This temple allows visitors irrespect of their religion, race, creed and caste is the major attraction. A small holy pond in temple premises is always alive and filled with water in all season and  classic Kerala style of architecture are another prominent features.

House Boat Cruise
House boat is the prime attraction of Bekal tourism, shares its credits with the enormous estuaries and shimmering waterways along the fringes of palms. Exciting water sports are best to have fun with savor of fresh water. Pleasant, peaceful, romantic  and exceptionally comfortable stay in house boats are favorite spots for family parties and honeymoon vacation. 

Other Popular Places
Chandragiri Fort, Bekal Aqua park and Valiyaparamba, a liitle island of favorite, filled with water funs and boat crusies are famous back water spots. Kottencherry, Ranipuram, Possadigumpe are evergreen magical hill stations, Nithyanandashram caves, Nileswaram, Kappil beach and Hosdurg beach are other famous tourist destinaions in Bekal.

How to reach Bekal

By Air
Mangalore Airport is nearest domestic airport, located at a distance of 60 km from Bekal, Kozhkode international airport is located 200 km from Bekal is nearest international airport.

By Train
Kasargod and Kanhangad railway stations are nearest railway stations, located 12 km from Bekal. 

By Road
State owned and private buses are well connecting Bekal to major cities of India.

Weather
In  Summer 22 to 35°C, In Winter 20 to 25°C. September to March is ideal to to plan visit.



29.6 °C
clear sky
Humidity: 59%
Wind : 6.55 mt/sec towards W

Forecast for Next 3 days

20-03-2024                    
clear sky, few clouds, overcast clouds
29.9 °C |25.2 °C
21-03-2024                    
broken clouds, clear sky
30.0 °C |23.0 °C
22-03-2024                    
clear sky, few clouds
30.4 °C |22.6 °C
23-03-2024                    
clear sky
30.4 °C |23.3 °C
24-03-2024                    
clear sky, few clouds, scattered clouds
30.5 °C |23.6 °C

Best Time To Visit : AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR
   
 
Near By major Cities
Bangalore  327 KM near     
Thiruvananthapuram  542 KM near     
Chennai  643 KM near     
Near By Air Ports
Bajpe Airport   69 KM near     
Calicut Airport   195 KM near     
Mysore Airport   198 KM near     
Peelamedu Airport   300 KM near     
Near By Local Cities
Mangalore  62 KM near     
Kota  141 KM near     
Kozhikode  172 KM near     
Mysore  197 KM near     
Near By Districts
Kasaragod   13 KM near     
Dakshin Kannad   64 KM near     
Kannur   80 KM near     
Kodagu   87 KM near     
Near By RailWay Station
Kotikulam Rail Way Station   0.7 KM near     
Bekal Fort Rail Way Station   5.2 KM near     
Kalanad Halt Rail Way Station   6.7 KM near     
Kasaragod Rail Way Station   9 KM near     
Kanhangad Rail Way Station   14 KM near     
 
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