Kasargod
Also known as the Land of Gods, Kasargod
is famous for its coir and handloom industries. It is the youngest district
of Kerala which offers the tourists with numerous tourism attractions in the
form of enticing beaches, pious temples and unique art forms. Kasargod is
also an attractive backwater tourism destination where a long houseboat tour
is just what you need for your vacations. The attractions that will
definitely fascinate anyone visiting Kasargod are the Chandragiri Fort and
the vintage sunset point. While you enjoy the dense vegetation and the local
water birds, take care not to miss numerous other attractions of the place.
Fast Facts
- District : Kasargod
- Other names : Also spelled as Kasargode or Kasarkode,
the place is also called the Land of Gods.
- Location : The major distances from Kasargod to
Calicut is 208 km, to
Cochin 464 km, Kodaikanal 575 km and
Trivandrum is 653 km away.
- Journey Time : It takes from Kasargod about 5 hrs to
reach Calicut, 9 and ½ hrs to reach Cochin, 14 hrs to reach
Kodaikanal and 16 hrs to reach Trivandrum, respectively.
- Route from Calicut : While going from Calicut to
Kasargod, you'll have to travel via Kannur,
Payannur to Kasargod.
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Feature Attraction
The
Bekal Fort
The Bekal Fort has been constructed on a natural elevation between two palm
fringed beaches. Located 16 km away from Kasargod, the Bekal fort is a 300
years old fort and is among the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
It is a huge circular structure which has withstood continuous lashing of
the sea waves throughout its history.
- Hotel City Tower – 1 Star
- Hotel Apsara Regency – 1 Star
How to get there
Mangalore is the nearest airport from Kasargod which is about 50 km away.
The Karipur International Airport at
Calicut is
200 km away.
Other Attractions
» Kappil Beach
Located about 6 km away from Bekal fort, the Kappil beach is fast gaining
in popularity. There is a cliff nearby which is called Kodi cliff and it
offers a panoramic view of the surrounding areas.
» Anandasaram
It is an internationally renowned spiritual centre that was established in
1939 by Swami Ramdas. It is a peaceful retreat which is apt for meditation
and related activities.
» Madhur Siddhi Vinayak Temple
It is a sacred temple which attracts numerous devotees every year. It is
located 8 km away from Kasargod and is considered to be an architectural
marvel for its copperplate roofing and enormous structure.
» Chandragiri
Located 4 km away from Kasargod, Chandragiri is a town famous for its fort
which affords you a beautiful view of the river and the Arabian Sea.
» Adoor
Situated about 45 km away from the Kasargod town, Adoor is renowned for its
ancient Lord Shiva temple. It is said that the adjacent forest is the abode
of Lord Shiva and therefore the local people do not venture into the
forests. The temple is said to be founded by Arjuna.
