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Houseboat Cruise in Bekal from Mangalore
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7 Hours
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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
What's Included
- 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)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Your hotel in the city of Mangalore
What To Expect
Ananthapura Lake Temple
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bekal Beach
. 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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by SITA World Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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