Bekal Beach and Bekal Fort are two prominent attractions that make Bekal, a small town in Kasaragod, one of the the prime tourist destinations in Kerala. Being just 16 km away from Kasaragod city, both these sites are a-small-drive-away destinations from the city. These are easily accessible through roadways.

Bekal Beach

Bekal beach, with its enchanting beauty, remains one of the top tourist destinations in Kasaragod District. Giving thrilling experience to all those who visit the beach, Bekal beach remains a favorite spot in their minds. The backwaters of the beach are suitable for water sports and the sandy beaches are ideal for sun bath.

Bekal Fort

Spreading over to forty acres of land, Bekal Fort is Kerala's biggest fort. The tank, tunnel leading to the south, watch tower and the steps to it, store rooms where arms and ammunitions were kept, etc. are some of the most important attractions of Bekal Fort.

While historians are attracted to Bekal Fort owing to its historical significance; tourists from all over the world have been flocking to it to see its matchless charm and beauty. The view of sandy and pleasant Bekal beach from Bekal Fort is sufficient enough for the tourists to be fallen in love with this Fort.

The important attraction of Bekal Fort is its structure. The fort, from sky-view (aerial view), looks like a large key hole. This peculiar building shape provides an additional charm to the fort.

Tall observation towers at the fort allow the tourists to see the Arabian sea sprawling over to great extents. Some centuries ago, these towers were used by huge cannons.

The fort is close to a number of top hill stations, backwaters, etc. From the top of the tower the tourists can have an aerial-like view of nearby locations like Kanhangad, Kottikulam, Pallikara, Uduma, and the like.



Bekal Fort speaks about the centuries-old religious amity and warfare expertise. There are a Hanuman temple and an ancient Muslim Mosque in the premises of the fort. While this displays the then religious amity, the trenches around the fort speak about the warfare expertise. The zig zag entrance is another major attraction of the fort.

Bekal Hole Aqua Park

Bekal Hole Aqua Park, being one of its kind in the northern Kerala, is definitely one of the most important attractions here. By hiring pedal boats tourists can enjoy their time well. Further they can have various water sports like water cycles. Having all these you will really have a pleasant and enriching visit to Bekal for sure.

How to Reach

Nearest railway station - Kasaragod

Nearest airports - Mangalore (50 km) and Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode (200 km)