Kasargod

Kasargod

Kasaragod town, the headquarters of this district, is the northernmost municipal town in the state. Situated on the right bank of the mouth of the Chandragiri River, the area was once part of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod 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 & the beautiful beaches.
The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the state. Kasaragod displays a assortment 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. Spectacular pageants of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla (buffalo race), Poorakkali, Kolkali etc, enchat the visitors. Kasarkode is the only Kerala district that grows tobacco. It is also the largest producer of arecanut. Before the formation of Kerala, a section of the district was with South Canara of Karnataka. Language and life style of the Kasargode is still considerably influenced by Kannada culture. A dozen rivers give life to the farming community in the district, which has 77 km seashore. 
Facts About KasaragodLanguage: Malayalam
Altitude: Sea Level
Area: 1961sq. Kms
Population: 1,070,629 (1991 census)
Rainfall (May - Nov.): 170 cm
Tourist Season: Aug -Mar
Climate: Warm tropical
Clothing: Tropical Cottons
Altitude: Sea Level

Places to visitBekal: The beautiful Bekal Beach with Bekal Fort in the background is of great historical and archaeological interest. The Bekal fort 16 kms from Kasaragod, the 300-year-old Bekal fort is one of the largest and best-preserved forts in Kerala. Once held by Tipu Sultan the fort was later incorporated into the domain of the English East India Company. The fine beach and natural scenery around the fort is exchanging. Bekal is also a wonderful health resort. An old mosque nearby is believed to have been built by Tipu Sultan. This imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 ft. above sea level and stands on a 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. Bekal hole Aqua Park is about 1 km the only one of its kind in northern Kerala; this unique aqua park provides water sport facilities like pedal boats and water cycles. 
Chandragiri: Chandragiri is also a famous for its large square fort on the left bank of the Chandragiri River. A mosque and ancient temple are also located nearby.
Kanjangad: The Hosdurg Fort here, with its round bastions is a major attraction for tourists. Several public offices and the Karpooreswara Temple are located in fort area. 
Manjeshwara: The memorial of Govinda Pai, the grand patriarch of Kannada literature is situated here. Manjeshwara also has its share of temples and mosques.
Kappil Beach, remote and secluded is fast becoming a major tourist destination, offering an unmatched experience of wide beaches and calm waters. The Kodi Cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the bluea waters of the Arabic Sea. 
Anandasram: 15 kms from Bekel fort, this internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by swami ramdas in 1939, offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.