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 Lying in the northern tip of Kerala bounded by the Western ghats in the east and Arabian sea in the west, twelve rivers flowing across its terrain, Kasaragod is an enchanting beauty of Nature's creations. Kasaragod was famous from time immemorial and Arab travelers who came to Kerala in 9th and 14th centuries AD had visited Kasaragod.
Kasaragod is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations
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Bekal Fort |
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| Destination |
Bekal Fort |
| Location |
Kasargode |
| State |
Kerala |
| Destination type |
Heritage Site |
| Activities |
Heritage sight seeing,Pilgrimage/Place of worship |
 Superbly located overlooking the Arabian Sea this fort having historic importance is over 300 years old and is one of the best preserved and largest forts in Kerala. At a height of 130 ft. above sea level this circular fort is situated 16 km south of Kasargod and builds in an area of 35 acres. |
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Kappil Beach |
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| Destination |
Kappil Beach |
| Location |
Kasargode |
| State |
Kerala |
| Destination type |
Beaches |
| Activities |
Sun Bathing, Swiming/Bathing |
 The Kappil beach is a paradise for those tourists and visitors who favor calm and quite vacations, in the lap of nature. The secluded and somewhat unexplored Kappil Beach is an ideal spot for such nature lovers and attracts a large number of such tourists every year. This sun-drenched Kappil beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort. Besides the natural beauty of the beach, adventure-loving souls can even ascend the nearby Kodi cliff to get a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. |
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Manjeswaram |
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| Destination |
Manjeswaram |
| Location |
Kasargode |
| State |
Kerala |
| Destination type |
Heritage Site |
| Activities |
Heritage sight seeing,Pilgrimage |
 Deservedly famous for its prominent pilgrim centre which includes a number of temples, churches and mosques not only known for this but also for its cashew growing. There are two old Jain Bastis at Bengara Manjeswar on the southern bank of the Manjeswar River. About 11 km from Kumbla on the Kumbla-Badiadka road is the Mother Dolorus Church of Bela. The hundred year old Roman Catholic Church is built in the Gothic style. The Our Lady of Sorrows Church constructed in 1890, is the oldest in the district. The memorial of the late Govinda Pai, the grand patriarch of Kannada literature, is also located at Manjeswaram. |
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Tejaswini |
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| Destination |
Tejaswini |
| Location |
Kasargode |
| State |
Kerala |
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Back Water Tourism/Islands |
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Boating/canoeing,Houseboat Backwater / River cruise,Cuisine,Fishing |
 This is one of the most scenic backwater stretches in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little Islands, this much favoured destination offers enchanting boat cruises. |
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