Located in Pallikare village in the Kasargod district of Kerala, Bekal is a small town on the western coast of Kerala state, South India. It is a significant tourist spot with several prominent features, such as a giant keyhole wrought Bekal Fort, backwaters, hill stations, and water sports facilities. This destination has become the perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore because of its natural charm. The place is far-famed for its picturesque beauty that grabs the attention of its visitors from various places. If you are visiting Bekal, don’t miss to drink “Payasam.” If you visit this place between January and March, you should enjoy ‘Theyyam Performance’- a famous ritual dance of Kerala. You can check out our Weekend getaways tour packages from Bangalore to Bekal.
How to Reach Bekal from Bangalore
By Train
Kasargod and Kanhangad are the nearest major railway stations to Bekal. Both these railway stations are located at a distance of 14 and 16 kilometers from Bekal. Taxi cabs ply between Railway Station and Bekal.
By Air
Mangalore Domestic Terminal is the nearest airport to Bekal. It is located at a distance of 67 kilometers from Bekal. Karipur is the nearest international airport to Bekal. It is located at a distance of 180 kilometers from Bekal. Mangalore Domestic Terminal is well-connected to Chennai and Bangalore.
By Road
The Bangalore-Mangalore Highway connects Bangalore and Bekal. If you are traveling by car, the journey from Bangalore to Bekal will take around 6.5 hours. In addition, KRSTC buses are available between Bekal and other towns such as Kanhangad and Kasargod.
