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ABOUT KASARGODE
The northernmost district of Kerala,
Kasaragode is world renowned for its coir and handloom industries. Fishing is a
prime source of livelihood. Kasaragod 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.
District Area 1992 sq.km.
Altitude Sea level
Rainfall 344cm (Annual)
Tourist Season August to March
PLACES TO SEE
Bekal Hole Aqua Park (1 km from Bekal Fort): The only one of its kind in
northern Kerala, this unique Aqua Park provides water sport facilities like
pedalboats and water cycles.
The Bekal Tourism Project: 130 acres of pristine land with all the
attractions including backwaters, beaches, hill stations etc. is being developed
into what will be Asia's finest Resort.
Kanwatheertha Beach (3 km from Manjeswaram)A large swimming pool-like
formation of the sea on the vast beach is the main attraction.
Kanhangad/Hosdurg Fort: This is renowned for its chain of forts built by
Somashekara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and also for the Nithyanandashram, an
internationally recognised spiritual centre
Ananthapura Lake Temple 30 km from Bekal)This 9th century temple is the
only lake temple in Kerala and is the moolasthanam (original abode) of
Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
Malik Deenar Mosque Kasaragod acquired over the years considerable
importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. The historic Malik Deenar
Juma Masjid built in the typical Kerala style is believed to have been founded
by Malik Ibin Deenar. The Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most
attractive in the district is located at Thalankara
Pandiyan Kallu A rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad
Temple, Pandiyan Kallu is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. Legend has it
that the ship of one of the Pandiya Kings who attacked the Trikkannad Temple was
converted into a rock.
Nileswaram The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of the
Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram palace today functions as the folklore centre of
the Dept. of Archaeology. The town is also famous for its numerous kavus
(shrines), temple festivals and the Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural Centre which
offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like mud and herbal baths
TRAVEL INFO
Air : The nearest airport at Mangalore, 73 km away.
Rail : Kasargode, a major stop between Mangalore and Kannur.
Road :Kasargode-Puthoor( Karnataka) road leads to Madikkery, Mysore and
Bangalore. KSRTC operates buses to Mangalore and several parts of Kerala.
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