Bekal

Bekal is a small town, known for the nearby seaside Bekal Fort, near Kanhangad in Northern Kerala, India.

Understand

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Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort is one of the unspoilt forts of Kerala. The area inside the fort is 40 acres and being very photogenic, this fort is a favorite location for film shooting. Bekal Fort was built by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi in 1650 AD. Tamil film Bombay directed by Mani Ratnam has some scenes form this fort.

Get in

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By plane

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By train

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  • 12.38552475.0427861 Bekal Fort. Nearest railway station. Most major express trains don't stop. Kanhangad (KZE) Railway Station is the nearest major station (9 km to the south). Bekal Fort railway station on Wikipedia Bekal Fort railway station (Q17049665) on Wikidata (updated Apr 2026)

By bus

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Get around

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Map
Map of Bekal

Autorikshaws are the only available local transport.

See

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Bekal Fort during monsoon
  • 12.39259275.0329891 Bekal Fort (ബേക്കൽ കോട്ട) (just off NH17), ☏ +91 467 231 0700. 8AM-5:30PM. Sprawling fortress offering sweeping sea views, preserved battlement walls, gates & tunnels. Bekal Fort on Wikipedia Bekal Fort (Q3519346) on Wikidata OSM directions 
    • 12.39394775.0328122 Mukhyaprana Hanuman Temple (inside the fort). OSM directions (updated May 2015)
  • Tunnel to the south.  (updated May 2015)
  • Water Tank with steps.  (updated May 2015)

Beach

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  • 12.41135475.0217393 Thrikkannatt Beach, Near Petrol Pump, Bakel. There are three beautiful temples in this area. OSM directions (updated Oct 2017)
  • 12.38950775.041134 Bekal Beach Park. A family entertainment park complete with amusement park, food court, DJ stage, gaming zone, etc. It also provides space for cultural events and destination weddings. OSM directions (updated Apr 2026)

Do

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Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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  • Hotel Bekal Palace, Near Palakunu Temple, Uduma. (4 km). ₹3,600. (updated May 2015)
  • Lalith Resort, Bakel.  (updated May 2015)
  • Nirvana Resort, Pallikkara.. ₹4,000. (updated May 2015)
  • Vivanta by Taj - Bekal, Kappil Beach (2 km). A five-star resort. (updated May 2015)

Stay safe

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Bakel is notorious for nosy people who crowd and catcall at the visitors, especially the womenfolk. You can take it as a new experience as you will not get such dedicated attention anywhere else in Kerala. They are not dangerous people except when you try to react or complain to the police. The miscreants are aged between 20 and 30 and come in expensive cars for this activity. They also follow you around the town if you expose any flesh.

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