Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (120 km from Bekal)

Elephants, sloth, bears, sambars, mousedeer etc. can be found in this 55 sq.km sanctuary

Muzhappilangad

(105 km from Bekal) Kerala's only drive-in beach; 4 km long; a swimmer's paradise.

Parassinikadavu (68 km from Bekal)

Famed for the Muthappan Temple, where Muthappan Theyyams are performed every morning and evening.

Wayanad (150 km from Bekal)

Known for its picturesque hill stations, spice plantations, luxuriant forests; attractions include the Pookot Lake, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves.

Kappad Beach (165 km from Bekal)

Historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27 th of May, 1498.

Coorg (120 km from Bekal)

Hill station famous for rolling hills, forests, coffee plantations.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

643 sq. km of rich and varied flora and fauna.

Kabini

65 km form Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary; famous for the Kabini River Lodge, formerly a Maharajah's hunting lodge.

Sringeri

Famed as the Southern seat of the orthodox Hindu hierarchy.

Mookambika (210 km from Bekal)

Famous for the Mookambika Temple, an important pilgrim centre of South India.

Gokarna

A Centre of Sanskrit learning; boasts of a beach.

Home to the famous Manjunatha Temple