Bekal is a beautiful town in the state of Kerala. It is located in the Kasargod district of the state in Northern Kerala. The town has a beach and a historic fort and is, frequented by travelers from various parts of the state as well as the country. The golden sandy beach has much to offer tourists. It is a beautiful experience watching the sun setting across the horizon, spreading across a golden tinge through the sky.
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Besides, the town has a fort, perched high up on the hill near the sea. Once you get up at the observation tower of the fort, you can view the sea waters, the beach, and the palm trees lined up at the beach.
So if you are planning for a vacation at Bekal or have included it in your itinerary while touring Kerala, then you are rest assured it is easily accessible from any part of the country.
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There is no airport at Bekal, so you have to avail the nearest airport to Bekal.
Mangalore Airport is the nearest airport to Bekal.
Mangalore Airport is located at a distance of about 70 km from the Bekal town.
Mangalore airport is a domestic airport and you book a cab from the airport and it will take two hour ride to Bekal airport. It may take a bit longer on a busy day. The cabs will charge you approximately 800 INR for the travel. You can even check out the public or private buses to reach Bekal. May not be a very comfortable ride like a car, but definitely a cheaper option while enjoying the local vibes. So hop on a car, and go for your destination and tour the quaint town.
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If you are traveling from Bengaluru or Chennai by air, then you can reach Mangalore airport as it is connected to both the city airports. So if you are traveling from any other part of India or even any part of the world, then you need to follow this route to reach Bekal. Both Bengaluru and Chennai have international airports and connectivity to all the major places.
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Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode
If you have a problem in reaching the Mangalore airport, you have another option if traveling by air. The second option is to fly to another nearesTo travel from the airport to Bekal, use Karipur International Airport in Kozhikode, also known as Calicut International Airport.All airlines may not operate out of this place. It is about 180 km away from Bekal. The cab charges are INR 3500, traveling time being almost 5 hours. If you are traveling from any of the Arab countries, then it is easy to reach Karipur.
Well, the journey will be a bit tiring by cab, but the scenic views are too alluring to keep you relaxed and recharged. Availing the bus is not a good option as it won’t be very comfortable. There are options of traveling by bus and train as well. From the Kozhikode railway station, you can travel by train to reach Kotikulam railway station at Bekal. The overall time taken will be more than 7 hours.
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Kannur International Airport
The third option, or the nearest airport to Bekal is Kannur International Airport. Located at a distance of about 98 km from Bekal, the traveling time is about 2 and a half hours. You can book a cab and traverse through the journey. It is not a very long journey so you can peace yourself into the idea and enjoy a pleasant ride. The cab charges are between INR 3730 and INR 6800 from the airport to the town.
If you want to travel by public transport, then you need to avail yourself of both the bus and the train. There is a railway station at Kannur from where you can board a train to reach Kotikulam railway station at Bekal. The time for the entire travel will be almost near to 6 hours.
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Kochi International Airport
The fourth option for the nearest airport to Bekal is the Kochi International Airport. It is about 335 km away from Bekal, a traveling distance of almost 8 hours by car. There are options to travel by public transport as well, both by bus and train. To travel by train, you need to reach by bus to Kuttippuram railway station and then catch a train to Kotikulam railway station at Bekal. The travel time can range from 10 hours to 12 hours, which will be almost a full day journey. The cab charges are between INR 5500 and INR 11000, which depends on the type of the car.
All the airports are connected to major cities and hence it won’t be much of a challenge to reach them. Cabs are present in abundance, so you can hop on into one of them and whizz past the roads to reach Bekal. The roads are safe and sound to travel and above that, the landscape is brilliant in its beauty to enchant you.
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So if you are planning to travel to Bekal by air, then you have your options. Depending on the place you are in, you can book a flight to the appropriate airport and then plan your journey ahead.
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