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Please note that this is a special trek designed for stargazing enthusiasts. The trek fee is slightly more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

This is a trek specially designed for trekkers above 58 years. The itinerary is specially designed to be different from a regular trek. The trek fee is also Rs 3000 more than the regular fee (Please note this is only for Himalayan treks) Know more about the trek here.  

Our Adventure Therapy Trek is led by a trained therapist, who will guide you through reflective and therapeutic exercises during the trek. To accommodate this expertise, the fee is ₹5,000 higher than our regular trek fee. Know more about the trek here. 

Please note that the family treks are meant for families with a child/children under 18 years of age. If you do not fit this criteria, you can register for any of our regular groups. Read more about family treks here.

Please note, this is an open Collaborative Leadership Programme with a focus on networking and building Collaborative Leadership skills for young professionals and university students. The trek fee is 5000 more than the regular fee. Learn more about the trek here: https://indiahikes.com/blog/open-collaborative-leadership-program

The Indiahikes Summer Camp aligns with the Adventurous Journey of the IAYP programme. Our treks provide a challenging outdoor experience where participants plan, train, and trek in an unfamiliar environment. They develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating trails, camping, and engaging with nature—fulfilling all the requirements of the IAYP Adventurous Journey.

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The chances of getting a confirmed slot totally depend on the cancellations we receive from confirmed trekkers. The cancellations cannot be predicted hence are uncertain.

We close the movement of the waitlist 7-15 days before the trek starts.

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We are known for our pioneering safety practices in trekking. Microspikes, oximeters, and BP checks became standards thanks to us. In the mountains, emergencies don't care who you're with—everyone knows that when trouble hits, you look for the yellow tents of Indiahikes. When you join our treks, we first make our No-Compromise Safety Promise. It’s our unwavering commitment to keep you safe, no matter what.

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More than 30,000 trekkers trek with us every year. In addition, our outdoor learning division (InSoul) has participants from the who’s of the education organisation in India, from the IIMs to BITS to top international schools. More than 5,000 participants from these institutions trek with us annually. We do not spend a single rupee on advertising to get these participants. Our reputation precedes us.

We are India’s largest trekking organisation

We are pioneers in trekking. Since 2007, we have documented and brought out most of India’s famous treks: Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Phulara Ridge—the list goes on. In 2023-24 alone, we brought out nine new treks in Indian trekking. We know treks better than anyone. This comes directly from the reason why Indiahikes was born: to bring out trek information and enable trekkers to trek on their own. We believe everyone must trek.

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We focus on designing transformative experiences. Our trek leaders conduct thought-provoking exercises that help you reflect and contemplate. This impact stays with you for a long time. Trekkers return feeling energised, more confident, or developing abilities to deal with difficulties. Many have changed careers, rethought their core values, become more humble, shown gratitude to others, or started a new fitness journey. 

Our treks are transformative

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Trekking in the Himalayas comes with challenges such as heavy rain, roadblocks, floods, landslides, and permit restrictions imposed by the government. These situations are not within Indiahikes' control. 

Before you register, please be prepared for the possibility that your trek might be called off due to these uncontrollable factors. In such cases, Indiahikes will make every effort to offer you a safe alternative trek. If that isn't possible, we will cancel your trek and issue a voucher for the trek fee in line with our standard cancellation policy.

However, if you would like to receive a full refund of your fee under such circumstances, opt for the Indiahikes Shield while registering. This shield grants you the option to receive a refund in case your trek is cancelled due to external reasons. 

Why you should opt for Indiahikes Shield 

Security concerns and government orders often lead to last-minute cancellations in Jammu & Kashmir. While we make all the preparations to run the trek, we cannot guarantee that the trek will run. If such a situation occurs, we will try to organize an alternate trek within J&K or Himachal Pradesh, wherever possible. If not, we will cancel the trek and our cancellation policy will apply.

Such circumstances are under nobody's control, but it's best to be well-prepared.  As trekkers ourselves, we understand the loss that you go through when such circumstances arise. To protect against such circumstances, we have the Indiahikes Shield - where you can avail a return of your full trek fee by paying a small additional charge.  

We suggest you opt for the Indiahikes Shield, which will protect your trek fee during such uncertainties. You will find the option during the registration process.

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When you offload, a mule or porter will carry your belongings.

Offloading is for those with injuries, health issues or other limitations

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We will provide you with a weather-resistant kit bag to transfer your belongings.

The kitbag will be carried by mules or porters.

You will not need a backpack if you're offloading. However, you will need a small day pack.

Find details about the Indiahikes Offloading Process here.

At Indiahikes, we strongly believe that children must trek. Children aged 14 and below qualify for a 30% trek fee scholarship. Check out this article to learn more.


For every ten adult members (aged 15 and above) of the group, we waive off the trek fee for one person. Indiahikes will reimburse the said trek fee after you complete your trek.

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Bekal is 400 Kms from Bangalore on the Panvel – Cochin highway and is easily approachable from Mangalore and Kasargod. KSRTC has limited buses to Kasargod. Instead reach Mangalore by any means and take another bus to Kasargod, 49 kms away.  All buses that head towards Cochin stop at Bekal.

Get off at the Bekal Fort stop. The best time to do this trek is in the months of November until March when the humidity is the least.

Why the Bekal Beach trek compares with the best beach treks in India

This is an unexplored beach trek on the sandy shores of the Lakshwadweep Sea

As you trek, you pass through a famous seaside fort where cinemas are shot and a tiny fishing village that has a unique culture. You wade through back waters, climb over hillocks, pass under coconut trees and end the trek at a spot where the setting sun sets majestically over palms.

There are excellent calm waters to swim in and spots where tall Casuarina trees sway over the beach. For a day’s adventure the Bekal Beach Trek is complete.

Bekal Fort to end of Kappil Beach, via Udduma fishing village. Distance: 3 kms. Time: 2½ hr

The trek starts at Bekal Fort. You need to get inside the fort, so pay the small entrance fee of Rs 25 (for Indians). Bekal fort is unique as it completely rises from the edges of the sea.  Spend time at the largest fort in Kerala going around the tank with its flight of steps, the opening of the tunnel towards the South, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the observation Tower.

Walk along the fort’s western wall and pass through a tiny gate that takes you down a flight of stone steps to the bastion on the extreme right of the fort. Skirt around the bastion and climb down the gaps in the rocks to reach the beach in 2-3 minutes.

Once at the beach you can take your shoes off and put on a comfortable pair of sandals or slippers.

The Bekal beach trek starts at this point. With the tourists of Bekal Fort behind you, the sudden quietness of the uninhabited Kappil beach can take you by surprise. Mark a trail that curves around the crescent of the beach to a point where the tip of the crescent juts out into the sea.

The beach is completly isolated and you might feel cut off from the civilization. Along the hike you’re never far away from the highway which lies to your right. In fact you’ll spot a vehicle or two every now and then from in between the trees and that line the beach.

Half an hour into the trek, you will spot the Bekal River to your right. Once a confluence with the sea, there is landform of the sandy beach now that you can trek through.

About 15 more mins later into the trek and one thirds to the end of the crescent, spot multicoloured fishing boats beached on your right. Pallikara fishing village of Tharavadu is a cluster of houses along the beach and life of the sparsely populated fishing village is on display. Spare some time talking to the villagers and get an insight on the life of the fishing folks of Kerala.

The Pallikara fishing village is also marked by an artificial rock bund created to prevent sea erosion wiping out the village. Climb over the embankment and walk until the village is behind you. The embankment merges with the beach soon after.

Half an hour forward, you will see the main road opening to the right. You will spot Trikannad Temple. There are small shops if you want to resupply any essentials.

Continue forward for another 20 mins to half hour, you reach the rocky outcrops that mark the end of the crescent. You are at the cliff of Bekal now.

Start of Kappil beach extension to Chambrika. Distance: 4 kms. Time: & Distance:

Standing on top of the rocky outcrop, the deserted extension of the Kappil beach stretches out in front.

Few shrubs and trees welcome you to the next stretch of Kappil beach. You feel a shift with more greenery and less crowd. The beach is in between the crowded beaches of Bekal and Chembrika.

Mark another trail on the beach that gently curves to form another crescent, this one straighter than the first. The beach lonelier, the colour of the sand turns into a deeper shade of golden.

Right at the start of this part of the trail is a lagoon.

At the moment of recording this trail, the lagoon didn’t meet the sea.

Notice a fancy resort across the lagoon. That is the Taj Bekal Fort resort, on the banks of the Kappil River. You’ll also see some houses and can refill your water bottles by requesting the families in the houses.

A few hundred meters is a good place to take a break under the shade of coconut and Casuarina trees that line the beach.

Keep heading northward, under the shade of the coconut and Casuarina trees on a mud trail that runs through the grove. About 40 mins further to the trek, you’ll come to another resort by the lagoon. But what seems like a lagoon is the Kalanad River. The Lalit Resort and Spa is by it’s banks. You would have crossed the Uduma village and beach now.

Ignore the bridge which leads you to the resort.

A little further ahead of the lagoon in about 20 mins and you will have arrived at Chembrika beach. Walk a little bit ahead you and you’ll notice a roadhead.  The rock of Chembrika is a nice place to climb. You can soak in to the breeze with overlooking two sides and the sea.

If you get here by late afternoon you’ll notice some carts setting up shop selling beach snacks.  From here it would be another 15-20 minute walk to the village of Kizhur from where you can catch a bus to Kasargod.

Alternatively you can also walk a little further ahead on the beach ahead from where rocks and small cliff jut out to the sea and set up camp for the night. Find a spot that offers protection from the wind and set yourself up for a gorgeous sunset and a match of football among local kids and a gorgeous sunset to follow.

The next morning, after wrapping up camp, you could continue on to Kizhur for a bus to Kasargod from where you can make you way back to home.

Duration: 1 day, 2 nights to travel to and fro from Bangalore

Seasons: Winter is the best season to do this beach trek. ( Nov – Jan )

Terrain: Starts at the Bekal fort. Goes along the beach, backwaters and a fishing village.The Bekal Beach trek compares with the best beach treks in India. The variety stands out on this trek.

The trekker passes through a famous seaside fort where cinemas are shot and a tiny fishing village that has a unique culture. The trekkers wade through back waters on foot, climb over hillocks, pass under coconut trees and end the trek at a spot where the setting sun sets majestically over palms. There are excellent calm waters to swim in and spots where tall Casuarina trees sway over the beach. Crescent shaped beaches where no humans set foot stretch to the horizon. For a day’s adventure the Bekal Beach Trek is complete.

Bekal Beach is a just a one-day trek, where the trekker would be covering a distance of 7 kms. It is a flat walk exploring a famous seaside fort and a tiny fishing village. You will wade through the back waters on foot, climb over hillocks, pass under coconut trees and end the trek at a spot where the setting sun sets majestically over palms. The trek does not require much fitness. However, it is important to keep yourself hydrated.

Bekal Beach is just a one day trek, you will only need the following things. 

Sandhya is possibly the most experienced woman trekker in India. Through Indiahikes, she has explored and put on the map more than 20 of the greatest Himalayan treks in India.

Trek Documented by Sandhya UC, Suhas Saya and Venkat Ganesh

Indiahikes does not run the Bekal Beach Trek any time during the year. However, it is a wonderful Do-It-Yourself trek

Indiahikes only runs treks in the Himalayas. You can choose a Himalayan trek that you wish to based on your experience, season and difficulty here.

One of the best beach treks in India

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The highest peak in Wayanad at an altitude of 6,890 ft above sea level. It is also one of the highest peaks in the western ghats that is above 2,000 m. The peak is visible from the different parts of Wayanad. 

It is located 8 km south of Kalpetta and near the town of Meppadi. Trekking to Chembra Peak can be started from Meppadi town itself. 

There is a forest office on the way to the starting point where you need to take permission. The Chembra Peak VSS, under the control of South Wayanad Forest Department provides permission as well as a guide. 

The trekking to the highest point of Chembra Peak is not allowed now due to the wildlife activity on the trail. However, trekking to the heart-shaped lake, which is 1.5 km below the Chembra Peak is one of the top attractions. 

The trek to the heart-shaped lake takes around two and a half hours. The trail starts from the tea plantations, enters thick forest and then passes through overgrown grassland. 

From the heart-shaped lake to the Chembra Peak, the trail is straightforward. However, this part of the trek is very steep. You need good stamina to reach the peak.

Just like you, we love trekking! And this is a trek we've documented in great detail to help you do it on your own. Drop-in comments at the end of the page if you need any help! You will get all the information required to do the Chembra Peak trek on your own.

To navigate through the documentation easily, use the Table of Contents:

How to Reach the Base of the Chembra Peak Trek

Frequently Asked Questions About the Chembra Peak Trek

Nearby Places to Visit after the Chembra Peak Trek

There is a perfect heart-shaped lake midway to the Chembra Peak. This lake never dries up even during the summer. And the shape never changes also if there are overgrown grasses. 

You can also see the small heart-shaped lake on the Google Map!

A perfectly heart-shaped lake. Picture by Meghana Jambhe

2. Trekking through lush green tea plantations

The trekking from the Forest Office to the Watchtower takes you through lush green tea plantations. You can see downward sloped tea plantations on your right side and left is the hill. 

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad. A complete guide to trek on your own with informative photos, gpx file and tips.

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