Best Tourist Places in Kasargod
Best Tourist Places in Kasargod
The district is renowned for its coir and hand loom industries. Kasargod is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. Here are some of the best tourist places in Kasargod district
BEKAL FORT: This 300 year old fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. The imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 ft above sea level and stands on 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian sea.
ANANTHA PURA LAKE TEMPLE: This 9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala.
ANANTHASRAM: This internationally renowned spiritual center offers a quiet, peaceful ambiance best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.
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.
RANIPURAM: Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetation. Wild elephants can be seen wandering on the top of mountains. Jeep services to Ranipuram are readily available from Panathady.
NILESWARAM: The town is famous for numerous shrines, temple festivals and Nileswaram places. The Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural center which offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like mud and herbal baths.
OTHER PLACES OF INTERESTS: Valiyaparamba, Manjeswaram, Kanjangad, Sree Mahilingeswara Temple, Cheruvathur, Kottancherry, Chandragiri, Ajanur, Trikkaripur, Edneeer Mutt, Tulur Vanam, Malik Deenar mosque, Madiyankulam, Durga temple.