Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (120 km from Bekal) :

Elephants, sloth, bears, sambars, mousedeer etc. can be found in this 55 sq.km sanctuary

Muzhappilangad:

(105 km from Bekal) Kerala's only drive-in beach; 4 km long; a swimmer's paradise.

Parassinikadavu (68 km from Bekal)

Famed for the Muthappan Temple, where Muthappan Theyyams are performed every morning and evening.

Wayanad (150 km from Bekal):

Known for its picturesque hill stations, spice plantations, luxuriant forests; attractions include the Pookot Lake, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves.

Kappad Beach (165 km from Bekal):

Historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27 th of May, 1498.

Coorg (120 km from Bekal):

Hill station famous for rolling hills, forests, coffee plantations.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary:

643 sq. km of rich and varied flora and fauna.

Kabini:

65 km form Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary; famous for the Kabini River Lodge, formerly a Maharajah's hunting lodge.

Sringeri:

Famed as the Southern seat of the orthodox Hindu hierarchy.

Mookambika (210 km from Bekal):

Famous for the Mookambika Temple, an important pilgrim centre of South India.

Gokarna:

A Centre of Sanskrit learning; boasts of a beach.

Dharmasthala:

Home to the famous Manjunatha Temple