Kasargod is the northernmost district of Kerala. With its forts and beautiful beaches, Kasargod stands out as a place of great historic significance. The numerous forts in the district remind the visitors of its fierce battles fought against the European invaders. It is known as the land of Gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches, Kasargod is world famous for its coir and handloom industries. Kasargod is the northern most district of Kerala. Kasaragod displays a variety of styles in temple architecture. The largest fort in the state, the Bekal fort is in this district.
¤ Tourist Attractions of Kasargod
* Ranipuram
The former Madathumala has taken this new name, Ranipuram recently. Lying 780 meters above the sea level, it is 80 kms away from Kasargod which is 48 kms east of Kanhangad. The natural beauty of this place is comparable only to Ooty. The climate of Ranipuram is salubrious. Though wild elephants are roaming about regularly, this place is very tranquil. Water is available even at the top of the mountain and on its sides also. This place is strikingly beautiful and it would attract tourists and other visitors.
* Ananthapuram Temple
It is situated 15 kms away from Kasargod in the northeastern direction. It is in an isolated place. The temple, which is surrounded on all sides by water, would appears as if it is made out breaking a huge rock. A bridge connects the temple premises and the main temple. The idol installed in the temple is that of Anantha Padmanabha Swami. There is a crocodile in the pond. It is said that this crocodile had been living in the pond for the past 40 years. This crocodile is a vegetarian. Nearby the pond there is a cave. At the top of the cave there is a Ganapathy temple.
* Kottencheri Hills
Kottencheri hills is another place in the district which attracts tourists. It is situated near Konnakkady in Hosdurg taluk. These mountains are full of dense forests, meadows and medicinal plants. It is 3000 feet above the sea level. Beyond the mountain ranges bordering on Karnataka boundary, there is the renowned pilgrim center called, ‘ Talakkaveri’.
* Nityanandasramam
There are two notable asramams in Kanhangad, the Nityanandasramam and Anandasramam. Nityanandasramam is situated on a hillock about half a km south of the Housdurg taluk office. It was founded by swami Nityananda. Here swami Nityananda constructed 45 caves in a mountain slope. There is a temple built in 1963 after the style and design of the famous Somantha temple in Gurjarat. Anandasramam was founded by swamin Ramdas in 1939.
* Kanwathirtha Beach Resort
The clean and neat 4 kms beach and swimming pool like lake, half a km long and proportionally broad, formed by sea water is a gift of nature.
* 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 is said to have been built in the 17th century by Sivappa Nayak of Bednore, who established his authority over the area. There is a beautiful bridge over the Chandragiri river. Chandragiri Cruises (Backwater) offer a magnificent view of the sun setting in the Arabian Sea. This township is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. This fort is one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler and has a lot of historical significance.
* Pallikere Beach
This shallow beach sprinkled with palm grooves offers a spectacular view of the Bekal fort, and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
* Manjeswar
Birth place of Rashtrakavi Govinda Pai. An ancient town with narrow lanes and bylanes on the banks of Manjeswar river. The abode of Jaina kings where the remnants of 2 Jaina temples still attract tourists.
* Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kudlu
The premier agricultural research institute of the nation. Four kms north of Kasargod town.
* Pandiyan Kallu
A rock, rising in the sea about 2 Kms from the Trikkannadu temple, is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. The legend has it that a ship of one of the Padiya kings who attacked the Trikkannadu temple was converted into a rock.
* Nileswar
The cultural center of the district; it was the seat of Nileswar Rajas who were patrons of art and culture for centuries. In and around Nileswar there are several ‘Kavus’ where nature, God and man commune in serene silence. Major among them is Mannampurathu Kavu where the grand finale of the annual temple festival of the region takes place. Porattu of Anjootambalam Veerar Kavu in Nileswar draws large crowds. Porattu is the satirical representation of every day life presented in pageantry during the ‘pooram’ festivals in the Ajooratambalam Veerar Kavu. A folkore center of the Archeological Department of the State functions in the Palace of Nileswar Rajas. The town is famous for a yoga center which has been flourishing for decades.
* Valiyaparamba Backwater
Valiyaparamba Backwater is located 30 km from Bekal. Valiyaparamba is the most beautiful backwater stretch in Kerala India. Valiyaparamba backwaters is fed by four rivers. Also it is dotted with numerous little islands. It is also a fishing centre.
* Trikaripur
The old seat of Thazhekattu Manna, famous for T.S. Thirumumbu, poet and freedom fighter. Birth place of Guru Ghandu Panikkar, the famous Kathakali artist.
* Adoor
It is 45 Kms east of Kasaragod town. It is famous for the ancient Siva temple. The adjacent forest knows as Kaviankanam not frequented bya men is considered the abode of Lord Siva and his divine consort. The stream down below the valley is nature’s bounty.
* Posadigumpe
A hill 1060 ft above sea level, 30 kms north east of Kasaragod. It is an ideal tourist resort.
* Perne
The only one Muchilottu Kavu, north of Chandragiri is situated in the vicinity of Anathapuram.
* Bela
Our Lady of Sorrows church, oldest in the district and constructed in 1890; 15 kms north of Kasaragod.
* Maipady
The place of Kumbla Rajas; 8 kms north east of Kasaragod.
* Edneer
It is 10 Kms north east of Kasaragod. The Mutt of Edneer belongs to the Sankaracharya tradition presently renowned as a seat of art and learning.
* Kanhangad
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.
* Ranipuram
The former Madathumala has taken this new name, Ranipuram recently. Lying 780 meters above the sea level, it is 80 kms away from Kasargod which is 48 kms east of Kanhangad. The natural beauty of this place is comparable only to Ooty. The climate of Ranipuram is salubrious. Though wild elephants are roaming about regularly, this place is very tranquil. Water is available even at the top of the mountain and on its sides also. This place is strikingly beautiful and it would attract tourists and other visitors.
* Ananthapuram Temple
It is situated 15 kms away from Kasargod in the northeastern direction. It is in an isolated place. The temple, which is surrounded on all sides by water, would appears as if it is made out breaking a huge rock. A bridge connects the temple premises and the main temple. The idol installed in the temple is that of Anantha Padmanabha Swami. There is a crocodile in the pond. It is said that this crocodile had been living in the pond for the past 40 years. This crocodile is a vegetarian. Nearby the pond there is a cave. At the top of the cave there is a Ganapathy temple.
* Kottencheri Hills
Kottencheri hills is another place in the district which attracts tourists. It is situated near Konnakkady in Hosdurg taluk. These mountains are full of dense forests, meadows and medicinal plants. It is 3000 feet above the sea level. Beyond the mountain ranges bordering on Karnataka boundary, there is the renowned pilgrim center called, ‘ Talakkaveri’.
* Nityanandasramam
There are two notable asramams in Kanhangad, the Nityanandasramam and Anandasramam. Nityanandasramam is situated on a hillock about half a km south of the Housdurg taluk office. It was founded by swami Nityananda. Here swami Nityananda constructed 45 caves in a mountain slope. There is a temple built in 1963 after the style and design of the famous Somantha temple in Gurjarat. Anandasramam was founded by swamin Ramdas in 1939.
* Kanwathirtha Beach Resort
The clean and neat 4 kms beach and swimming pool like lake, half a km long and proportionally broad, formed by sea water is a gift of nature.
* 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 is said to have been built in the 17th century by Sivappa Nayak of Bednore, who established his authority over the area. There is a beautiful bridge over the Chandragiri river. Chandragiri Cruises (Backwater) offer a magnificent view of the sun setting in the Arabian Sea. This township is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. This fort is one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler and has a lot of historical significance.
* Pallikere Beach
This shallow beach sprinkled with palm grooves offers a spectacular view of the Bekal fort, and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
* Manjeswar
Birth place of Rashtrakavi Govinda Pai. An ancient town with narrow lanes and bylanes on the banks of Manjeswar river. The abode of Jaina kings where the remnants of 2 Jaina temples still attract tourists.
* Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kudlu
The premier agricultural research institute of the nation. Four kms north of Kasargod town.
* Pandiyan Kallu
A rock, rising in the sea about 2 Kms from the Trikkannadu temple, is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. The legend has it that a ship of one of the Padiya kings who attacked the Trikkannadu temple was converted into a rock.
* Nileswar
The cultural center of the district; it was the seat of Nileswar Rajas who were patrons of art and culture for centuries. In and around Nileswar there are several ‘Kavus’ where nature, God and man commune in serene silence. Major among them is Mannampurathu Kavu where the grand finale of the annual temple festival of the region takes place. Porattu of Anjootambalam Veerar Kavu in Nileswar draws large crowds. Porattu is the satirical representation of every day life presented in pageantry during the ‘pooram’ festivals in the Ajooratambalam Veerar Kavu. A folkore center of the Archeological Department of the State functions in the Palace of Nileswar Rajas. The town is famous for a yoga center which has been flourishing for decades.
* Valiyaparamba Backwater
Valiyaparamba Backwater is located 30 km from Bekal. Valiyaparamba is the most beautiful backwater stretch in Kerala India. Valiyaparamba backwaters is fed by four rivers. Also it is dotted with numerous little islands. It is also a fishing centre.
* Trikaripur
The old seat of Thazhekattu Manna, famous for T.S. Thirumumbu, poet and freedom fighter. Birth place of Guru Ghandu Panikkar, the famous Kathakali artist.
* Adoor
It is 45 Kms east of Kasaragod town. It is famous for the ancient Siva temple. The adjacent forest knows as Kaviankanam not frequented bya men is considered the abode of Lord Siva and his divine consort. The stream down below the valley is nature’s bounty.
* Posadigumpe
A hill 1060 ft above sea level, 30 kms north east of Kasaragod. It is an ideal tourist resort.
* Perne
The only one Muchilottu Kavu, north of Chandragiri is situated in the vicinity of Anathapuram.
* Bela
Our Lady of Sorrows church, oldest in the district and constructed in 1890; 15 kms north of Kasaragod.
* Maipady
The place of Kumbla Rajas; 8 kms north east of Kasaragod.
* Edneer
It is 10 Kms north east of Kasaragod. The Mutt of Edneer belongs to the Sankaracharya tradition presently renowned as a seat of art and learning.
* Kanhangad
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.
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