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Who can forget the soulful melody of Tu Hi Re song from the 1995 Mani Ratnam movie Bombay? Well, just like the music, the beautiful visuals are also etched in everyone's mind. So if you are wondering where this was shot, the answer is Bekal. Located in Kasaragod district in North Kerala bordering Karnataka, it is a beautiful town replete with myths and legends that will pique your interest to explore this destination. With unending vast natural landscape and an amazing coastline that is relatively untouched, the allure of this place is quite unparallel. Incidentally, it is believed that Bekal is derived from the word Baliakulam, meaning a big palace. Ruled by the most powerful feudal kingdoms in the past, it was an important maritime centre back then. Presently, this town attracts hundreds of tourists and is a great spot to start the exploration of the stunning Malabar Coast. Some of the popular places to visit in Bekal are:
Have you seen a temple set in the middle of a water body? Well, if you haven’t then head to Ananthapura Lake Temple in Kasaragod. Dating back to the 9th century, this is the only lake temple in Kerala and is said to be t...more
Bela Church is the oldest here and dates back to 1890. A Gothic style Roman Catholic Church under the Mangalore Diocese, this church is also known as Our Lady of Sorrows Church. It started out as a small thatched church...more
One of the most popular attractions of Bekal is its beach. Miles and miles of uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea from the beach is simply breathtaking. The shallow sand stretch near the fort is known as the Bekal For...more
One of the best kept and most attractive mosques in the district is Malik Deenar Mosque, founded by Malik Deenar. It has the grave of Malik Deenar who is said to have been one of the companions and direct disciples of t...more
Spread over 40 acres along the Arabian Sea coast, this is Kerala’s largest fort. The 300-year-old fort actually looks like a giant keyhole and is among the best preserved forts in the state courtesy the conservation effo...more
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