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Bekal
is more a long stretched out village than a town. Kapli beach,
just 1 km west, is miles of palm fringed beach idyll, unfortunately
not really suitable for women to sunbathe, as you're likely
to be stared at. A small stretch of beach front is run by
the Kerala Tourism Authority. It costs 5 Rs to admire a huge
empty carpark plus some deserted benches and broken down parasols.
The only information the Bekal Fort offers for 100 Rs is that
it is a protected monument. A nice place to stay though.