"Chandralayam" is a wonderful, old Heritage home in Bekal / Kasargod (Kerala, India) set in a quiet, rustic village surrounded by lush rice fields. This old house transports you into a bygone era. The house has been built in the typical style of the Hindu tharavads of Kerala with plenty of aesthetically carved woodwork.

Rooms are well-furnished and retain all the charm of ancent family house with red-oxide floor and has other modern amenities. Chandralayam serves authentic Kerala Cuisine. Other facilities include a Library and Internet access. Ayurveda Massages can be arranged on request.

Attractions in and around Bekal

* Bekal - 300 year old Fort
* Pallikere Beach (1 km from Bekal Fort):
* Valiyaparamba (30 km from Bekal): Backwater Stretch
* Anandashram : The famous Hindu shrine 
* Ananthapura Lake Temple: Lake temple of Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu
* Kappil Beach : Cliff offers a View of the Arabian Sea. 
* Kanhangad/Hosdurg Fort:: Chain of forts
* Sree Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor (45 km):
* Kottancherry (30 km from Kanhangad): Rainforests
* Chandragiri: Large 17th century fort built 
* Ranipuram : Trekking trails and varied vegetation
* Trikkaripur: The old seat of the Thazhekattu Mana
* Madhur Temple (8 km): The Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple
* Edneer Mutt (10 km): Renowned as a seat of art and learning belongs to the Sankaracharya tradition. 
* Possadigumpe : Picnic spot, located on a hillock 1060 ft
* Houseboats at Nileshwaram
* One can enjoy traditional arts like "Yaksha Gana"(similar to Kathakali),"Poorakali" and "Kolkali" and martial art form of Kerala "Kalarippayattu" 

Access : The nearest railway stations are Kasaragod and Kanhangad which are 15 kms from the site.The nearest airport is at Mangalore, 65 Kms to the north. The second nearest airport is at Kozhikode which about 178 Kms from the resort to the south. Madikeri is about 100 kms from here.

Bekal is visited as a Weekend Getaway Ex-Mangalore or Ex-Bangalore and also as a part of Malabar Circuit Itinerary covering other parts of North Kerala and Kodagu District in Karnataka.