North Malabar · Seaside fort
Bekal Fort group trip guide
Bekal Fort: Seaside fort in North Malabar, Kerala. From Kozhikode it is 166 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kozhikode costs ₹9,700–12,000 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kozhikode
- 166 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Kozhikode
- ₹9,700–12,000 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kannur (CNN) or Mangaluru
Bekal Fort in Kasaragod district is a 17th-century fort of laterite stone that runs out into the Arabian Sea, among the largest and best kept in Kerala.
Its walls and lookout towers give long views of the coast, and Bekal beach lies just beside it.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Bekal Fort from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Bekal Fort
₹17,300–21,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 288 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The highlight of a North Malabar trip: a fort walk and a beach evening that suit every age.
History & cultureBeaches & coast
How far is Bekal Fort
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 288 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Kochi | 352 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 166 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 557 km | 11–13 h | – |
Group fares from Kozhikode
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹6,700–9,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹8,200–10,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹9,700–12,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹11,300–14,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹21,600–29,300 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, Friends.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kannur (CNN) or Mangaluru.
- Nearest railway station: Kasaragod or Kanhangad.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Bekal Fort
Approved operators who take groups to Bekal Fort. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
288 km by road from Bekal
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Bekal
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Bekal
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Bekal
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Kozhikode-il ninnu Bekal Fort-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Bekal Fort from Kozhikode?)
166 km by road: 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Bekal Fort-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Bekal Fort cost?)
Round trip from Kozhikode (166 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹9,700–12,000, 40–49 seater bus ₹21,600–29,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Bekal Fort cost?
Round trip from Kozhikode with driver: SUV / Innova ₹6,700–9,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹8,200–10,500; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹9,700–12,000; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹11,300–14,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹21,600–29,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Bekal Fort?
Half a day. With the drive from Kozhikode, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The highlight of a North Malabar trip: a fort walk and a beach evening that suit every age.
When is the best time to visit Bekal Fort?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Bekal Fort from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kannur (CNN) or Mangaluru. Nearest railway station: Kasaragod or Kanhangad. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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