One Day Trips To Take From Bekal

Bekal is a charming, cosy town that is perfect for an offbeat holiday. While Bekal has plenty to offer, we have got you covered if you are looking for something different and are willing to venture beyond Bekal. You don’t need to plan another vacation or change your plans. If you have one day to spare, you california muscles can have an entirely different experience. Here are five one day trips that you can take from Bekal.

Madikeri

Distance from Bekal: 108 Km

Madikeri is one of those plantation towns up in the hills right out of the books. It smells of coffee and is surrounded by the Western Ghats. This hill town is in the Coorg/ Kodagu district in Southern Karnataka. The town is only a three-hour drive away from Bekal. Madikeri always has this pleasant weather, and the temperature mostly stays between 11°C to 27°C.

Madikeri is known for housing a bunch of coffee plantations and most of the population is involved in growing coffee beans. All the major tourist attractions in the town come with a free tour of coffee plantations as they are either situated in or surrounded by coffee and spice plantations.

Abbey Falls is one of the most visited places in Madikeri. It is in a coffee plantation where River Kaveri stumbles upon a bunch of rocks and makes a sloppy fall. A hanging bridge is set up to get the best view. Raja’s seat is another most visited spots of the town. The monument overlooks forests and rice paddies, and there is no better place to catch the best sunrise and sunset.

If you are up for a detour, take a bus to Kushal Nagar. In less than an hour, you will arrive at the largest Tibetan Settlement in South India. The town has a completely different aura from Madikeri or any other South Indian town. There are two monasteries and a bunch of shops that sells Tibetan and Chinese handicrafts and religious items.

Moodbidri

Distance from Bekal: 90.5 Km

Moodbidri is the perfect one-day get away from Bekal. It is only two and a half hour drive away, and you will be in an ancient town that has a lot to say. The name moodbridi translates to mood – east and bidiru- bamboo. The word is that bamboo widely grew in the town of Moodbidri in ancient times. However, there are no bamboos around in present day Moodbidri.

The town is the best place to explore Jainism. The town has several Jain temples, and it was ruled by Jain dynasty in the 17th century. One of the major attractions is the Thousand Pillars Temple. Each pillar in the temple has a different carving, and yet they make for a bigger picture by complementing each other. One of the most intriguing parts of this temple is the famous – ‘hanging pillar’. It is a perfect combination of excellent engineering skills and aesthetics.

Malom

Distance from Bekal: 50 Km

Malom is a typical Malabar village located on the slopes of Western Ghats. The name Malom originated from a Malayalam phrase that roughly translates to ‘The land of hills’. This charming village is only one and a half hours away from Bekal. Due to chilly weather and lush green backdrop, Malom is known as the Coorg of Kerala.

You can explore several waterfalls in Malom. Some of the favourites are Theanvarikallu, Ottemalam, Achankallu, Edakkanam and Chullithattu. They are situated in Maruthom forest on Malom Hills. This remote village is blessed with natural beauty. While strolling through the village with no planned itinerary, you are likely to come across several streams, pepper plantations, cocoa plantations, and vanilla orchards. Archaeologists believe Malom to be part of one of the ancient spice trade routes.

Malom Wildlife Sanctuary is also worthwhile. The sanctuary houses a variety of tropical animals and birds including peacock, the Malabar hornbill, Wild pig, Flying squirrel, Rhesus monkey, King Cobra, Python, and Porcupine.

Udupi

Distance from Bekal: 116 Km

Udupi is one of the top tourist attractions of Karnataka, and it is only two and a half hours away from Bekal. Udupi is known for its old temples and the unique cuisine featuring only vegetables. The townsfolk are keen on maintaining its identity, and there are many restaurants serving the authentic Udupi cuisine.

The streets of Udupi has plenty of shops that sell utensils and equipment used in Udupi cuisine. You can also find oils and spices used in traditional Udupi cooking. Despite using vegetables alone, Udupi delicacies aren’t bland at all. The rich and complex flavours of the dishes are unique. The street shops sell Ayurvedic medicines and massage oils too.

One of the famous tourist attractions of Udupi is its beaches. Among them, Malpe beach is known for being clean and well maintained. It is an ideal spot to watch sunset and sunrise. The beach hosts several water sports including Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana Rides, Speed Boat Rides, Bumpi Rides, and Surfing.

Madayipara

Distance from Bekal: 57 Km

Madayipara is a small flat-topped hill in Kannur, and it has some of the best-hidden secrets of Malabar. This hilltop is home to over 500 plant species, 300 flowering species and rare breeds of butterflies. Madayipara is only one and a half hours drive from Bekal and townsfolk are well aware of this beautiful biodiverse hillock. And they are more than happy to help you out.

One of the fascinating things about Madayipara, apart from the pond in the shape of a hand-held mirror, is that seasonal changes. The flowers and butterflies you see at one season may not be there in another.