Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kasaragod

Kasaragod, the northern most district of Kerala, is a land of forts, rivers and beaches. Bounded by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, this land unfurls a rich diversity of landscapes.

The varied tourist attractions here is the magnificent 300 year old Bekal Fort that serves as an ideal adventure zone for adventurous travelers. Sprawled across a headland that runs into the Arabian Sea at the main beach, this fort exudes an old world charm that is spellbinding.

Kasaragod is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea and was once the gateway to the Malabar Coast. The long coastline is dotted with some sensational palm-fringed virgin beaches washed by the pleasant tropical sun and soothing waves.

You can enjoy spectacular sunsets here. Bekal Fort Beach offers a spectacular view of the imposing Bekal Fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation. This beach has been developed as a pubic beach by the Corporation with required facilities.

Kasaragod Adventurous activities

The beautiful palm-fringed Kappil beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction in Kasaragod. Pandiyan Kallu is a rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad Temple, Pandiyan Kallu and 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.

Kasaragod is an evergreen magic world of hill stations. The tropical jungles on these mist-clad hills are home to exotic wildlife, including some endangered species. Punctuating the lush landscapes one finds tinkling streams and breathtaking waterfalls.All these make Kasaragod a fascinating adventure destination.

Town:: Kasargod has a wide network of roads that connect it with the rest of Kerala and in a way, the whole of India. You can always hire private buses and cabs to reach this place by road.
Airport:: Mangalore is the nearest airport from Kasargod located at a distance of 50 kilometers. The next closest airport would be at Cochin, which is almost 400 kilometers away from Kasargod.
Railway Station:: The city of Kasargod has a railway station and there are many trains that ply from this place to other parts of the country.
District:: Kasaragod
Longitude:: 12.505503
Latitude:: 74.972554