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Kasargod Travels |
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Kasargod Travels :
The Northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod is world renowned for its coir
and handloom industries. Fishing is a prime source of livelihood. Kasaragod is
known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills & the beautiful beaches.
The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the state. Kasaragod displays a variety of styles in temple architecture.
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The unique style
of the Madhur Mahaganapathy temple, the typical Kerala style of the Historic
malik deenar great juma masjid and so on speak volumes about the rich cultural
heritage of the region. Spectacular pageants of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla
(buffalo race), Poorakkali, Kolkali etc. Enchant visitors.
Area - 1961 sq. Km
Population - 1,070,629 |
Access :
Air - Nearest Airport Mangalore (50 km)
Rail - On the Kozhikode (Calicut)- Mangalore- Mumbai route.
Road - An Excellent network of roads connects Kasaragod to major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil nadu
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Places to Visit :
Bekal - The Bekal fort 16 kms from Kasaragod, the 300 year old Bekal fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. This imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 ft. Above sea level and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian sea. Bekal hole aqua park is about 1 km the only one of its kind in northern Kerala, this unique aqua park provides watersport facilities like pedalboats and water cycles.
Kappil Beach - Remote and secluded, this beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The Kodi cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the arabian sea.
Anandasram - 15 kms from Bekel fort, this internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by swami ramdas in 1939, offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual studies
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