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Bekal is a small region with adoring attractiveness situated in the shoreline of the Arabian Sea in Pallikare village in Kasargod district of Kerala. The district of Kasargod lies in the north most region of Kerala, during Perumal age Bekal was a section Mahodayapuram. The nautical significance of Bekal gradually rose to a greater extent under kolathiries and it embellished as a major port town of Thulunadu. The financial and economic value of the port town instigated the Nayaks to reinvigorate Bekal consequently. Manjeswar and Thaliparamba were captivated by Somashekhara Nayak and it was set to build a new fort. Bekal is a significant tourism spot that has quite several prominent features. The place is far-famed for its scenic beauty that grabs the attention of the visitors from several different places. Bekal is known for its unique charm that holds quite several attractions and offers the traditional Keralite hospitality to its visitors.It is an excellent and classy place to visit during the vacation time, as you can enjoy the pleasure of being feathered by nature. Bekal has become the thriving and major tourism spot and they have been given great importance by the tourism department of Kerala. People visiting Bekal can take the specialized rejuvenation to keep their mind and physique fit.During your visit to Bekal, don’t miss to drink “Payasam”, a significant drink offered by the people of Bekal.

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Category : Backwaters, Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 671318

STD Code: 4994

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

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Bekal was under the sovereignty of Kolathunadu when it became an important maritime centre and an important port town of Thulunadu (old Kasaragod district). Later, realising the political and economic importance of Thulunadu, many laudatory chieftains successively attacked and annexed this part of the country. The economic importance of the port town prompted the Jeheri Nayak dynasty to fortify Bekal. Bekal is the largest and most well preserved fort in Kerala. It is situated in Bekal in Kasargod district. The fort is spread over 40 acres. . The important features of this fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a rarity. This observation center had strategic significance in discovering even the smallest movements of the enemy and ascertaining safety of the Fort.Temples in Bekal are owned by families, each dedicating to a different God or Goddess. Visiting this place between the months of January and March allows you to get a glimpse of “Theyyam Performance” – this ritual dance is a big affair in the small towns of Northern Kerala. The elaborately dressed dancer, whose face is painted in the brightest oranges and reds, parades about the temple reciting mantras and telling stories.

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By Air : Nearest airport to Bekal is Mangalore domestic terminal, which is about 67 km from Bekal. Taxi charge is about Rs 800 from Mangalore to Bekal. Nearest International airport is Karipur (Kozhikode), which is 180 km away from Bekal. It cost around Rs 3,500 from Bekal to Karipur. Karipur airport is connected to many Arab cities. Mangalore air terminal is connected to Bangalore and Chennai.

By Train : Nearest major railway stations are Kasargod and Kanhangad, both are about 14 and 16 km km away from Bekal. Taxi charge will be about Rs 250 from Railway station to Bekal. Nearby Kottikulam and Pallikere have railway stations with stops only for local trains.

By BUS : Nearest towns are Kanhangad and Kasargod, both are about 12 km away. KSRTC bus services are available with a fare of about Rs 10.

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• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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