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.
Tourist
Destinations
» The
Bekal Fort
This
fort is situated at a distance of about 16 kms south of Kasargod
on the national highway. The Bekal Fort is a 300 year old fort and
is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.This imposing
circular structure of laterite sites rises 130 ft. above sea level
and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea.
The Fort appears to have been built up from the seas since almost
three fourth of its exterior is drenched and the waves do stroke
the citadel.
» Pallikere
Beach
The beach is situated at a distance of about 1 Km from Bekal Fort.
This Shallow beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has
ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
» Malik
Deenar Mosque
The
city of Kasaragod acquired a considerable importance as a center
of Islam with the historic Malik Deenar Juma Masjid. It is built
in the typical Kerala style and is believed to have been founded
by Malik Ibin Dinar.The Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept
and most attractive in the districts is located at Thalankara.
» Ananthapura
Lake Temple
The
Temple is situated at a distance of about 30 kms from Bekal. This
9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala and is the
original abode of Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sri. Padmanabha
Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
» How
to reach Kasargod
By Air : The nearest airport is at Trivandrum
(80 km). It is directly connected with Bangalore, Mumbai, Cochin,
Delhi, Goa, and Chennai by regular flights.
By Rail : Kanyakumari is connected to Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi,
and Mumbai by broad-gauge railway network. Tirunelvelli (80 km)
is the other nearest railway junction and can be reached by road
via Nagarkoil (19 km).
By Road : Kanyakumari is connected by road to all the major cities
and towns of the neighbouring states.
