Kasargod

Kasargod lies on the northern most part of Kasargod. 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. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

PLACES OF MAJOR ATTRACTION
ADOOR 45 KMs east of Kasargod town. Famous for its ancient Siva Temple belonged to have been founded by Arjuna. The place where the Kiratha Yuddham battle between Arjuna and Lord Siva took place according to

legend.
ANANDASHRAM & NITYANANDASRAMAM These are the two notable asramams in Kanhangad. Anandashramam, situated about five kms. east of the Kanhangad Railway Station, was founded in 1939 by Swami Ramadas, a great Vaishnava saint of modern times. The Nityanandasramam, which is situated on the hillock about half a km. sANANTHAPURA . Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

LAKE TEMPLE
The only lake temple in Kerala and the Moolasthanam (original seat) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Sri Padmanbha Swami Temple) Thiruvananthapuram. is 5 km. from Kumbla. Local belief is that Ananthapadmanabha had settled down here originally.

BEKAL FORT
The largest and best preserved fort in the State. The alluring scene of the sea shore and its exhilarating natural scenery and beauty attracts the visitors. Fast emerging as an International tourist centre. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

CHANDRAGIRI FORT
Chandragiri lies three kms. south of Kasargod town. It has a large square situated high above the Chandragiri river on its southern bank. The fort it said to have been built in the 17th century by Sivappa Nayak of Bednore, who established his authority over the area and built a chain of forts. The Chandragiri river, on the bank of which it rises, marked the traditional boundary between Kerala and the Tuluva Kingdom. There is a beautiful bridge over the Chandragiri river at Thekkil, five miles from Chandragiri. A mosque is situated nearby and the view of the bridge with the mosque in the background is one of the most attractive sights on a drive along the NH 17 from Kannur to Kasargod. A longest railway tunnel in Kerala passes through Chandragiri Hills. A boat club has been recently started here. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

MAIPADY PALACE
Eight Km. east of Kasargod on the Kasargod-Perla road. There are ancient palaces of Kumbala Rajas.

MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE
Situated in the heart of the Kasargod town is one of the famous temple in Kasargod district. The temple festival and yakshagana are most attractive. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.

POVVAL FORT
An old fashioned fort on the Kasargod-Mulleria route about 10 KMs from Kasargod.

TRIKKANAD & PANDYAN KALLU
A famous temple on the sea shore near the Bekal fort, dedicated to Lord Siva. Also known as Dhakshina Kashi. Pandyan Kallu, a rock rising in the sea about 2 KM from Trikkannad is an ideal place for adventurous swimmers. It has the legend that ship of one of the Pandya King who attacked the Trikkannad temple was converted into a rock by Lord Siva. Palakkunnu Bhagavathi Kshethram, one KM north of Trikkannad is famous for annual Bharani festival, which attracts thousands. Ensure a special holidays with us.

VALIYAPARAMBA
5 KMs south west of Cheruvathur separated from the mainland by back waters. One of the main tourist spots of the District. This is an island in the Arabian Sea. An ideal place for picnic also a fishing centre. Ensure a special holidays with us.