Houseboat Cruise in Bekal from Mangalore

By SITA World Tours

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7h
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Overview

Bekal is a coastal town in the South Indian state of Kerala. On this day-excursion from Mangalore, visit the Lake Temple of Ananthapura. Next drive to the historic 17th century Bekal Fort and spend a few hours in a houseboat cruising the backwaters of Bekal. Enjoy lunch on board the houseboat amidst the splendid views of palm trees, green fields and fishing boats.

Highlights:
• Ananthapura Lake Temple
• Keyhole shaped Bekal Fort
• Houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Bekal

Activity location

Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura, Via Kumbla
- 671321, Kasaragod, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura, Via Kumbla
- 671321, Kasaragod, Kerala, India

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1-8 Travelers

7h

Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included

Travelers

Starting time: 9:00am

Price details

$746.00 x 1 Adult$746.00

Total

Until Fri, Apr 26

What's included, what's not

Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Boat Cruise with lunch (beverage excluded)
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ananthapura Lake Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

The drive from Mangalore to the town of Bekal, situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea takes about 2 hours. En route to Bekal, visit the 9th century Ananthapura Lake Temple. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu and is situated in the middle of a lake. From ancient times, one crocodile is to be seen in the lake. The locals consider it to be the guardian of the temple. Interestingly, the crocodile is vegetarian and feeds only on food given by the devotees.

Bekal Beach

4h
Admission ticket included

. On reaching Bekal, visit the 17th century keyhole shaped fort which offers scenic views of the beach and ocean from the fort ramparts. Almost three quarters of the walls of the fort are in contact with water. From a distance it appears to emerge from the sea. After the tour of the fort, board a houseboat for a cruise on the backwaters of Bekal. Spend the afternoon gliding over the clear waters and enjoy the scenic views as you go past palm trees, green fields, villages and temples. Lunch (beverage excluded), a typical Kerala meal, will be cooked and served on board the houseboat. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Location

Activity location

Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura, Via Kumbla
- 671321, Kasaragod, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura, Via Kumbla
- 671321, Kasaragod, Kerala, India

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