Karnataka & Ooty
Mangalore and Udupi
3 Nights / 4 Days
Mangalore - Moodbidri - Karkala - Udupi - Kapu
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Package ID 0484
Bekal Fort and Kasaragod
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in Kerala's far north: the keyhole-shaped Bekal fort, the Valiyaparamba backwaters, the Ananthapura lake temple and Ranipuram.
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Quick facts
In short: Bekal Fort and Kasaragod is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Mangalore, Valiyaparamba and Ranipuram. It starts in Mangalore and ends in Mangalore. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0484
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Mangalore, Bekal Fort, Valiyaparamba, Ranipuram
- Starts
- Mangalore
- Ends
- Mangalore
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0484
- Tour
- Bekal Fort and Kasaragod
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Kerala
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Many Kerala temples admit only Hindus and ask men to wear a mundu without a shirt. Boats, canoes, shows, park entry and activities are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Mangalore to Bekal
Arrive at Mangalore airport or station, where our representative meets you, and drive south into Kerala to Bekal (about 65 km). Walk the walls of Bekal fort, the largest in Kerala, shaped like a keyhole on the sea, and watch the sunset from its observation tower (entry paid locally). Overnight stay at Bekal.
Overnight: Bekal Fort
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Day 2 — Valiyaparamba backwaters
A day on the Valiyaparamba backwaters, the quietest in Kerala, by country boat or canoe among islands and mangroves (paid locally), with the Kappil beach in the late afternoon. Overnight stay at Bekal.
Overnight: Bekal Fort
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Day 3 — Ananthapura lake temple and Ranipuram
Visit the Ananthapura lake temple, the only lake temple in Kerala, and the Chandragiri fort, then drive up to the grassy hills of Ranipuram (about 50 km) for the view. Overnight stay at Bekal.
Overnight: Bekal Fort
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Day 4 — Bekal to Mangalore
After breakfast, drive back to Mangalore (about 65 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Places covered: Mangalore, Bekal Fort, Valiyaparamba, Ranipuram
Inclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–3 | Bekal Fort | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod?
For this 3-night tour of Mangalore, Bekal Fort, Valiyaparamba and Ranipuram:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod cover?
It covers Mangalore, Bekal Fort, Valiyaparamba and Ranipuram.
How long is the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Mangalore (Day 1: Mangalore to Bekal) and ends in Mangalore (Day 4: Bekal to Mangalore).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod?
No. The Bekal Fort and Kasaragod starts in Mangalore and ends in Mangalore, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Bekal Fort. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Bekal Fort each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Bekal Fort and Kasaragod itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Mangalore, Bekal Fort and Valiyaparamba, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kerala trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kerala trip
Best time: September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.
Packages start at Cochin, Trivandrum or Kozhikode, with pick-up from the railway station, bus stand or airport and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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