Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
Vivanta Bekal, the super luxury resort is set in a sprawling coconut palm fringed property, sandwiched between the Kappil beach and Kappil River.
Vivanta by Taj Bekal .
Restaurant by the sea side
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hat makes this resort special?Many things. First of all the exotic location where this resort is set. Bekal is till a the quintessential laid back beach destination.
Vivanta is a sprawling beachside resort set in a secluded coconut palm fringed estate. Bekal River flows right around the edges of this resort. In fact the resort is spread on either side of the river, where it meets the sea.
You can practically walk on the thin sandy section of the beach sandwiched by sea, river and a laterite cliff, wondering if it's a backwater or beach resort.
Accommodation Types :
There are broadly two types of accommodation in this resort : Rooms and Villas.
The villa type is pretty exotic private cocoons. A typical variant looks like this. The expansive bedroom opens to a rectangular private courtyard at one side and and to a sitout court to the other. Around the corner of the courtyard is a plunge pool. Next to pool is a pavilion with swing like daybed.
To another corner of the courtyard is a pavilion with open air bathtub and shower in the garden.
The whole setup is enclosed in a gated walled compound. Ideal for small family vacations as well as for honeymoon.
Of course all the villas are of not the same configuration as mentioned above. They vary greatly in sizes, location and features (and prices too!). While booking pick the option suitable to you.
The room type accommodation are pretty compact and smart. The highlight is the view from the room. They overlook the garden, palmgrove and the Bekal Backwater. Variants in rooms come with private sitout and terrace.
Irrespective of the room or villa, every accommodation comes with the standard paraphernalia (Wifi, Satellite TV etc)
How to reach Taj Bekal?
Nearest airport at Mangaluru (Mangalore) locally called the Bajpe airport. Airport code IXE.
The main rail route in Kerala passes a few kilometers off the resort.The main railway station is at Kasargod (Code:KGQ), 14km north of the resort. Some trains stops at the local ration, Kotikulam (Code:KQK) , just 2km from the resort.
NH66, the north-south bound highway is a few km east of the resort.
Also see How to reach Bekal to see access options to the resort from major places.
If you are traveling from Bangalore, see Bangalore to Bekal for driving route options.
Backwater joins Arabian Sea
The Vivanta by Taj-Bekal is spread across both sides of the Kappil River (foreground), connected by a bridge. Seen in the background is the sands of Kappil beach. There is a trail through the palm groves to reach the sands from the resort.It's a 3 minutes walk from your room in the cottage to the beach!
'By The Bay'
restaurant inside Taj Vivanta in Bekal overlooks the Kappil Beach. The restaurant is set amid the swaying coconut tree plantation, a bit detached from the rest of the resort. The bamboo wick thatched roof, looks almost like the roof of the traditional houseboat! They serve traditional Malabar style seafood themed delicacies. Only open for the dinner (7.30pm-10.30pm).
Kappil Beach
This relatively secluded beach is right on the edges of the resort. It's a 3 minutes trek through the coconut grove from your room in the resort to the beach.
Seen the foreground is the hints of the the rocky outcrops (locally called Kodi Cliff) than marks the south end of the beach.
Seen in the background is the casuarina plantation, on the very edge of the beach, as a means to prevent coastal erosion. The resort is hidden right behind the casuarina thicket.
Thatched corridor inside Vivanta by Taj
Houseboat inspired design. This thatched roof over the corridor is similar to the one used in traditional kerala houseboats.These bamboo & coir design design add a special character to the overall aesthetic of the resort.
Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
Inside one of Villas in Taj Vivanta in Bekal. Villa type accommodation in this resort comes in a few variants. Seen in photo is the one with a private courtyard, Garden and a daybed pavilion the overlooks both.
The bedroom (not seen) and a private sitout (not seen) is behind the courtyard.
The whole setup is within a gated enclosed compound wall, making it a great private living space inside the resort.
Coconut palm grove and Kappil river inside Taj Vivanta resort at Bekal.
The resort is a great place for nature and birdwatching. There are quite a few bird species you can watch around the backwaters area of the resort.
Seen on the left is the Kappil River before joining the sea, a little ahead.
There are a good number of rooms in the resort with this view.
Bekal Resort
This beachball court stands between the seaside and the resort cottages inside the Taj Vivanta resort.
The beach is right on the edges of the Taj Vivanta Bekal resort.
Though it's a public beach, there is a private access to the beach from the resort. The beach is practically empty most of the times.
Seen in the background is Kodi Cliff, a rocky outcrop protrude into the sea.
View from Taj Vivanta Resort in Bekal
The Kappil Backwaters is located inside this resort. Seen in the background is the Kappil beach, a short short stroll through the coconut palm groves in the resort.
Kayaking at Taj Vivanta Resort
The shallow waters of the Kappil River that flows through the resort is ideal for Kayaking. One of the major outdoor activiti attraction in Taj Bekal resort.
Cottage with Plunge Pool
The premium secluded cottage in Taj Bekal
Backwater joins Arabian Sea
View of backwater and beach from Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
The Vivanta by Taj-Bekal is spread across both sides of the Kappil River (foreground), connected by a bridge. Seen in the background is the sands of Kappil beach. There is a trail through the palm groves to reach the sands from the resort.It's a 3 minutes walk from your room in the cottage to the beach!
'By The Bay'
Restaurant by the seaside
restaurant inside Taj Vivanta in Bekal overlooks the Kappil Beach. The restaurant is set amid the swaying coconut tree plantation, a bit detached from the rest of the resort. The bamboo wick thatched roof, looks almost like the roof of the traditional houseboat! They serve traditional Malabar style seafood themed delicacies. Only open for the dinner (7.30pm-10.30pm).
Kappil Beach
Near Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
This relatively secluded beach is right on the edges of the resort. It's a 3 minutes trek through the coconut grove from your room in the resort to the beach. Seen the foreground is the hints of the the rocky outcrops (locally called Kodi Cliff) than marks the south end of the beach. Seen in the background is the casuarina plantation, on the very edge of the beach, as a means to prevent coastal erosion. The resort is hidden right behind the casuarina thicket.
Thatched corridor inside Vivanta by Taj
Inside Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
Houseboat inspired design. This thatched roof over the corridor is similar to the one used in traditional kerala houseboats.These bamboo & coir design design add a special character to the overall aesthetic of the resort.
Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
Cottage with private pool and courtyard Vivanta by Taj - Bekal
Inside one of Villas in Taj Vivanta in Bekal. Villa type accommodation in this resort comes in a few variants. Seen in photo is the one with a private courtyard, Garden and a daybed pavilion the overlooks both. The bedroom (not seen) and a private sitout (not seen) is behind the courtyard. The whole setup is within a gated enclosed compound wall, making it a great private living space inside the resort.
Coconut palm grove and Kappil river inside Taj Vivanta resort at Bekal.
Inside Taj Vivanta Bekal
The resort is a great place for nature and birdwatching. There are quite a few bird species you can watch around the backwaters area of the resort. Seen on the left is the Kappil River before joining the sea, a little ahead. There are a good number of rooms in the resort with this view.
Bekal Resort
Beachball court
This beachball court stands between the seaside and the resort cottages inside the Taj Vivanta resort.
The beach is right on the edges of the Taj Vivanta Bekal resort.
Taj Vivanta Bekal
Though it's a public beach, there is a private access to the beach from the resort. The beach is practically empty most of the times. Seen in the background is Kodi Cliff, a rocky outcrop protrude into the sea.
View from Taj Vivanta Resort in Bekal
Kappil Backwaters
The Kappil Backwaters is located inside this resort. Seen in the background is the Kappil beach, a short short stroll through the coconut palm groves in the resort.
Kayaking at Taj Vivanta Resort
Taj Vivanta Bekal
The shallow waters of the Kappil River that flows through the resort is ideal for Kayaking. One of the major outdoor activiti attraction in Taj Bekal resort.
Vivanta by Taj Bekal .
Seaside restaurant at Vanta by Taj Bekal
Restaurant by the sea side
Cottage with Plunge Pool
Resort Cottage
The premium secluded cottage in Taj Bekal