Bekal

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.

Pairs well with

Coorg (Kodagu)· 3h awayUdupi· 2h awaySringeri· 4h awayWayanad· 5h awayBelur & Halebidu· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit