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The northern most tip of Kerala, Kasargod is known for it's coir and handloom
industries. Grey rocks and barren land amidst dense vegetation and calm lagoons,
the place has an unique aura about it.
Landmarks
Most travellers usually head to Bekal, 16 km south of the Highway.
The tall observation towers of Bekal Fort (Once huge cannon emplacements
belonging to the Kadampa Dynasty), offers a panoramic view of the Lakshadweep
sea.
Another fort is at Chandragiri, south-east of Kasargod.
Details
District Area - 1992 sq km
Temperature - (Annual Mean) 27.35 deg C
Rainfall (Annual) - 344 cm
Clothing - Tropical
Tourist Season - August to March
Travel Stuff
The nearest airport is at Mangalore, 50 km away. Cochin Airport is 420 kn
south. It has a railway station linked to several inportant towns. Motorable
roads connect Kasargod to towns in neighbouring Karnataka and towns in Kerala.
Some Distances
Kochi - 432 km, Thiruvananthapuram - 654 km, Calicut - 208 km, Mangalore -
52 km.
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