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Houseboat Cruise in Bekal from Mangalore
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Ananthapura Lake Temple, Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura Via Kumbla, Kasaragod 671321 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bekal Beach, Near Bekal Fort, Bekal India
The drive from Mangalore to the town of Bekal, situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea takes about 2 hours. 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
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ananthapura Lake Temple, Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthapura Via Kumbla, Kasaragod 671321 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bekal Beach, Near Bekal Fort, Bekal India
The drive from Mangalore to the town of Bekal, situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea takes about 2 hours. 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
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Boat Cruise with lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Entry/Admission - Ananthapura Lake Temple
- Entry/Admission - Bekal Beach
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
25%
Original
25%
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