Bekal Fort & Malabar Coastal Heritage Tour: Beaches and Forts | 4 Nights and 5 Days Kerala Package
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- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival — Transfer to Bekal & Sunset at Bekal Fort
Arrive at Kannur International Airport / Mangalore Airport / your preferred railhead. Meet and transfer to Bekal (Kasaragod). Check in at your seaside resort. Spend the afternoon exploring Bekal Fort — one of Kerala's largest and best-preserved seaside forts. Walk the ramparts for dramatic views of the Arabian Sea and enjoy a relaxed sunset at Bekal Beach. Evening at leisure with an optional seaside dinner featuring Malabar cuisine.
Tip: Keep a camera ready for golden-hour photos on the fort walls.
Bekal Fort, Azhikkal & Chandragiri River Cruise
After breakfast, visit the nearby Azhikkal estuary and take a short Chandragiri River boat ride to see the confluence of backwaters and sea. Explore the charming town of Nileshwar (optional) for local handloom crafts and riverside scenes. Afternoon free for beach activities or optional village walks and photo sessions at the fort precinct.
Family activity: Short boat cruise suitable for children; life jackets provided.
Drive to Kannur — Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach & Forts
Check out and drive south to Kannur (approx. 1–1.5 hours). En route stop at Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach — India's longest drive-in beach, perfect for a fun family stop. Continue to St. Angelo Fort and Payyambalam Beach. Explore Kannur's lively markets and spice-scented lanes; sample local snacks like thalassery biryani or kallummakkaya (mussels) at a trusted eatery.
Note: Drive-in beach access is vehicle-dependent; 4x4 not required for usual cars.
Kannur to Kozhikode — Kappad Beach & Kozhikode Food Trail
After breakfast, depart Kannur for Kozhikode (Calicut). Visit historic Kappad Beach where Vasco da Gama first landed on the Malabar coast. Arrive Kozhikode and enjoy the famous Kozhikode food trail at SM Street (sweet shops and local specialities). Explore Mananchira Square and learn about the city's trading past. Evening at leisure — ideal for shopping local spices and handicrafts.
Highlight: Malabar sweets and snacks are a must-try — ideal for families and children.
Departure — Optional Stops & Transfer to Airport/Rail
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning. Depending on your departure schedule, you may visit a local spice shop or the Kozhikode beach for one last stroll. Check out and transfer to Kannur / Kozhikode / Mangalore airport or railway station for onward journey.
Important: Let us know your preferred drop-off point at booking so transfers are arranged seamlessly.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 4 nights in family-friendly hotels/resorts (twin/quad sharing as applicable)
- Daily breakfast (hotel) and 1 welcome/seafood dinner at arrival (as per package)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle as per the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide for selected sightseeing
- Chandragiri River boat cruise
- Applicable taxes and service charges
Inclusion note: Theyyam or other seasonal cultural shows can be arranged at an extra cost if available.
Exclusions
- International / domestic flights or train fare to the start point
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions and personal meals
- Entry fees to monuments where applicable (tickets payable locally)
- Tips, porterage, laundry, telephone calls and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Any services not specified in 'Inclusions'
Cancellation policy and amendment charges apply as per booking terms.
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