KASARGODE

Kasargode lies in the northern most part of Kerala known for its handloom and coir industries. A district with rare and unique beauty - raises Kasargode into a land of fabulous fantasies. Kasargode is known as the land of Gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the state.

Kasargode offers a variety of styles in temple architecture - the unique style of the Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple, the typical Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar Great Juma Masjid and so on speak volumes about the rich cultural heritage of the region. The rich pageant of ‘Theyyam’ deities impersonated - enchant its curious visitors.

Accessing Kasargode

By Air
Mangalore - 50 kms
Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode - 200 kms
Cochin Airport - 420 kms

By Rail
Kozhikode - Mangalore - Mumbai route

By Road
Motorable roads connect Kasargode to major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu.

Places of Attraction

Bekal Fort: It is one of the largest and best-preserved forts in Kerala and is 300 year old. The beautiful Bekal beach in the background offers a spectacular view.

Chandragiri Fort: It is one of a chain of forts built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore, offers a breathtaking view of the Chandragiri river and the Arabian Sea, It is a vantage point to watch the sunset.

Manjeswaram: A quaint little cashew rich town at the southern top of the district is home to a number of temples and 15 mosques, which makes this town a prominent pilgrim centre.

Pandiyan Kallu: Pandiyan Kallu, is a rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad Temple is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. The legend has it that the ship of the Pandiya Kings who attacked the Trikkannad temple was converted into a rock.

Ananthapuram Lake Temple: This 9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala and is the original abode of Ananthapadmanabha, the deity of Sree Padmanabha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.

Cheruvathur: This is the place of the illustrious poets and scholars of Kuttamath. The rains of a Dutch Fort built in the 18th century can be found in the Veeramala Hills. It is also a fascinating picnic spot.

Ranipuarm: Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and carried vegetation - evergreen Shola woods, monsoon forests and grasslands. Ranipuram in its natural beauty is comparable to Ooty.

Kanwathirtha Beach: The large swimming pool formed by seawater on the neat vast beaches is one of the main attractions.

Kanhangad/Hosdurg: This is renowned for its chain of forts built by Somashekara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and also for the Nithyanandashramam, one of the international spiritual centers.

Nileswaram: The cultural center of the district, this was the seat of Nileswar Rajas, Patrons of art and culture for centuries. Today Nileswaram Palace functions as the folklore center of the department of Archeology. The town is also famous for its numerous kavus (shrines) where nature, god and man commune in serene silence. The town is famous for its yoga and cultural center.

Kottancherry: The place bears great reflection of genetic beauty of Kodaikanal, which is ideal for trekking.

Edneer Mutt: The Mutt of Edneer is renowned as a seat of art and learning belonging to the Sankaracharya tradition.

Tejaswini-Valiyaparambu Backwater: This is one of the most scenic backwater stretches in Kerala. Fed by 4 rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, this much-favoured destination offers enchanting boat cruises.

Malik Dinar Mosque, Thalankara: It is one of the first 10 mosques to be built in India after the advent of Malik Maohammed Dinar who propagated Islam in India. The annual festival of Uroose is popular.