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Introducing Bekal & Around
Bekal (and nearby Palakunnu and Udma) in Kerala’s far north boast unspoilt white-sand beaches. Word on the street is they form the palm-fringed finish line for several large-scale, luxury resorts hoping to transform the area into the next Kovalam. As yet, there are few decent places to stay (and none near a beach) and getting around can be a real pain, making it a DIY destination for off-the-beaten-track adventurers. Because it’s a predominantly Muslim area, it’s important to keep local sensibilities in mind, especially at the beach.
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The laterite-brick Bekal Fort (Indian/foreigner Rs 5/100; 8am-5pm), built between 1645 and 1660, sits on Bekal’s rocky headland and houses a small Hindu temple and plenty of goats.
Kappil Beach, 6km north of Bekal, has fine sand and calm water, but beware of shifting sandbars.
Bekal Boat Stay (0476-3953311; bekalboats@rediffmail.com; Kottappuram), 22km south of Bekal, is one of the first enterprises in the region to offer houseboat trips (Rs 6000/8000 per 24 hours for two/four people).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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