About
Bekal Fort (1650), Kerala's largest fort, juts into the Arabian Sea with keyhole-shaped observation towers. The surrounding Kasaragod district offers pristine, crowd-free beaches (Bekal, Pallikere) and a backwater system distinct from the south — Valiyaparamba Backwaters.
Must-see highlights
Bekal Fort keyhole observation tower
Arabian Sea panorama from fort ramparts
Bekal Beach (calm & uncrowded)
Pallikere Beach for swimmers
Chandragiri Fort (Kasaragod, 5km)
Valiyaparamba Backwaters (houseboat)
Nityananda Ashram (Kanhangad)
Ananthapura Lake Temple (only lake temple in Kerala)
Kottancheri Hills viewpoint
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kanhangad 10km · Mangalore Airport 60km
Nearby attractions
KasaragodMangaloreCoorgMuzhappilangad Beach
How to get here
Kozhikode → Kanhangad
train · 2.5h
₹140
approx.
Mangalore → Bekal
cab · 1.5h
₹1,500
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Kanhangad10 km
Mangalore Airport60 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,500/night
luxury₹8,000/night
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