Kasargod

Kasargod lies on the northern most part of Kerala. This district is of great historical importance. Kasargod is called the land of seven languages and several cultures.The forts and Palace in this district symbolises the conquest it withstood against the invaders. Kasargod is gifted with many forts, rivers, hills, beautiful sea shores, forests and mineral resources.  Kasargod is also blessed for its architectural style of  constructing mosques & temples. This district is even called as 'land of gods' as it is gifted with all these marvelous things.
Kasargod is a centre of commerce of cash crops like Arecanut and Coconut.
Map of Kasargod



District Area    1991 sq.km.
Talukes            Kasargod, Hosdurg
Muncipalities    Kasargod, Kanjangad
Altitude    Sea Level
Tourist Season    August to March

Adoor
    Adoor lies 45km to the east of Kasargod town. Adoor is known for the ancient temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be founded by Arjuna. This is the place where the Kiratha Yuddham- battle between Arjuna and Lord Shiva took place according to the legend. The near by forest not occupied by people is considered to be the living place of Lord Shiva and his sacred associate. There is a stream flowing below the valley.

Ajanoor
    The famous Madiyan Kulom temple is situated in Ajanoor village. Bhadrakali is the main Godess of the temple, but Ksgetrapalan, Bhagavathi and Bhairavan are also workshiped here. An idiosyncrasy of this temple is that only pooja in the noon is performed by a Brahmin priest, while other time poojas are performed by a section called Maniyanis. The festival of the temple falls in the months of Edavam (May-June) and Dhanu (December-January).

Bellikoth
Another centre in Ajanoor village renowned as the birth place
of Poet P.Kunhiraman Nair, veteran freedom fighter and playright Vidwan P.Kelu Nair and Rasika siromani Kanan Nair. A cultural centre of the district.

Ananthapura Lake Temple
    The only lake temple in Kerala and the original seat on Ananthapadmanabha Swami Thiruvananthapuram. The place is 5 km from Kumbla. The industrial park of KINFRA is situated here.

Bakal Fort
    Bakal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala. Tis is also preserved at the best. It is one of the tourist spots emerging as an International tourist centre. The fascinating scene of the sea shore and its natural beauty and scenery gives a great liveliness and joy to the visitors.
Pictures of Bakel Fort

Bela church
    The church is the oldest church in the district constructed in the year 1890. The place is 15 km from Kasargod. Lady of Sorrows church is Gothic style Roman Catholic Church which is under Manglore diocese.

Chandragiri Fort
    Chandragire Fort was built in the 17th century by Shivappa Nayak of Bednore, after establishing his authority over the area. Chandragiri lies 3 km towards the south of Kasargod. The fort is on the bank of Chandragiri river. The river is the boundary between Kerala and Tuluva Kingdom. Through the Chandragiri hills passes a longest railway tunnel in Kerala.

Cheruvathur
        The place of distinguished poet and scholar of Kuttamath Kunniyur family. The Veeramala hills at this place is a tourist spot. There are remainings of the fort built by the Dutch in the 18th century.

Hosdurg Fort
    The fort with its round bastion looks impressive from a distance. The fort was constructed by Somashedara Nayak. The place is well known by the Nithyanandasram with 45 caves.

KAMMATAM KAVU 
An evergreen forest of about 50-60 acres with a perenial stream is a centre of worship connected with Kammadam Bhagavathi Temple.