Bekal

One of the oldest mosques in the country, dedicated to Malik bin Deenar who was the first person to bring Islam to India.

Situated in Kasargod district, in the middle of a lake, the temple is believed to be the site where Lord Vishnu settled down. The temple has wooden carvings that depict incidents taken from the stories of the ten incarnations of the Lord.

Spread across 40 acres, the fort is more than 300 years old and is uniquely constructed in the shape of a keyhole with a zigzag entrance, underground passages and a view of the Arabian Sea.

The beach offers a panoramic view of the Bekal fort and mesmerising landscapes of the stretch of water, dotted with swaying palm trees.

A picturesque and calm environment that can be explored through rafts or leisurely houseboats.

The 17th century fort is only 15 minutes away from the town of Bekal, located on the top of the hilly ruins in Chandragiri village, on the banks of Payaswini river.