Kasaragode

H.Qrs.: Kasaragode Area - 1991 Sq. Km.

Rainfall - 344 cm

Season - August to March

STD Code - 0499

Travel and Transport

Air - Nearest airport is at Mangalore (50km) in Karnataka State Nearest Airport in Kerala is Karipur, Kozhikode (180)

Rail - Connected to all cities in India. Road - Linked to all towns and villages in Kerala

Local - Taxi, Buses, Auto etc.

1. Ananthapuram 12 km nort-east of kasargod The only one lake temple in Kerala. The 9th century tmeple set in a rock cut lake. The temple is believed to be the original seat (moolasthanam) of Ananthapadnoanabha of Sree Padmanabha Swami temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

2. Beckal 14 km south of kasargod Is an important tourism centre and health resort of the state. Bake is known for the bekal fort, excellent beaches and colourful festivals. Beckal Fort The largest fort in kerala built in 17th century. The observation towers of teh fort afford breath taking views of the scenic surrounding and the beautiful Bekal beach. Chandragiri Fort The 17th century fort located 10 km north of Beckal. The square shaped fort is set amidst the lakshwadeep sea and chandragir river. It is an excellent sun set point. Kappil Beach An excellent beach of the region Kodi cliffs The towering cliffs between kappil beach and chandragiri fort. It in an excellent another sunset point. Pallikere Beach The natural beautiful beach near by Beckal fort. Beckal Aqua Park Boating facilities are available, near Pallikere beach.

3. Bela. 15 km north of kasargod. The little town is known for "Our lady of Sorrows" church, built in 1870.

4. Kenwar Thirtha Beach Resort 5km from Manjeswaram The large swimming pool formed by sea water on the vast beach. It is one of the nature's gifts in kerala. 5. Sree Mahalingeswara Temple. At Adoor is located in pretty surrounding on the banks of river payaswini .