kasargod, a better place to see...

Kasargod lies on the northern most part of Kerala. This district is of great historical importance. The forts and Palace in this district symbolises the conquest it withstood against the invaders. Chandragiri Fort and Bekal fort are the famous forts and are best preserved in Kasargod tourism. Kasargod tourism is gifted with many forts, rivers, hills, beautiful sea shores, forests and mineral resources. Kasargod tourism is also blessed for its architectural style of constructing mosques & temples. This district is even called as 'land of gods' as it is gifted with all these marvelous things.
District Area 1991 sq.km.

Altitude	Sea Level
Tourist Season	August to March

Nileshwaram (cultural Centre):
The cultural centre of this district was once, the seat of Nileshwar Rajas, who are the patrons of art and culture for centuries. Nileshwaram Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the Archeological Department of the state. In and around, this cultural centre are several ' Kavus ' (shrines) where nature, god and man commence in serene silence. Major among them is the Mannampurathu Kavu where the grand annual festival of the region takes place. There is also a famous yoga centre in this place which offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like herbal baths, mud baths etc. for which this centre has been flourishing for decades.

Valiyaparamba (Backwaters)
30 kms from Bekal, this is perhaps the most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with a cute little island, four rivers and dotted with a cute little island, Valiyaparamba is fest turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises.

Pallikere Beach
Situated 1 km from Bekal Fort, this enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort.

The Kappil Beach
This beach is remote and secluded. The Kodi Cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Situated 6 kms from Bekal fort.

Kanwatheertha Beach
The swimming pool like formation of the sea water is the main attraction of this beach. It is situated 3 kms from Manjeswaram.

Pandiyam Kalluat Trikkanda (Sight seeing Place)
Pandiyam Kallu - where a rock is protruding in the sea, about 2kms. Trikkanda Temple is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. The legend has it that a ship of one of the Pandiya king, which attacked the Trikkannadu Temple, was converted into a rock.

Kottancherry (Trekking Spot)
30 kms north of Konnakkad and 30 kms north east of Kanhangad, is Kottancherry, which is a forest area and is ideal for trekking.

Ranipuram (Trekking Spot)
Situated 780m above sea level, Ranipuram, which is also, known as Madathumala, is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetarian, which includes evergreen Shola woods, monsoon forests and grasslands. Its beauty and bounty of nature is comparable to Ootty.

Bakel Fort
The 300 years old Bakel Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, which is 16kms south of Kasargod on the national highway. This imposing circular structure of laterite, rising 130 feet above sea level, stands on a 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. The beautiful Bakel beach with the historically and archeologically significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed into an International Tourist destination.

Chandragiri (Fort)
Built in the 17th century by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore, the Chandragiri Fort is situated on the River Chandragiri, south east of Kasargod. This fort is one among the chain of forts built by the same ruler, which offers a breathtaking view of the river and the Arabian Sea. It is a lovely point to watch the sunset.

Verramala (Picnic Spot)
Verramala hills have the ruin of a Dutch fort, built in the 18th century, which has beautiful scenery around it. This makes the place into a lovely picnic spot.

Tourist information offices
District Tourism Promotion Council, Near Civil Station,
Kannur - Tel: 091 - 497 - 2506336, 2700190
Tourist Reception Centre (DTPC) Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251796