Kasargod
Kasargod, the 14th district of Kerala, located in the northern extreme, lies on the banks of the Payaswini River. Renowned for its handloom and coir industry, it is one of the most enchanting districts bounded by the Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian sea in the west & blessed with water, forest and mineral resources. Earlier Kasargod was a part of South Kanara district of the Madras Presidency under the British, and after the states re-organisation in 1956, it became a part Malabar district and was later added to the Kannur district..
Bekal Fort:
The important features of this fort are the tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a rarity. From there one has ample view of towns in the vicinity like Kanhangad, Pallikare, Bekal, Kottikkulam, Uduma etc. This observation centre had strategic significance in finding out even the smallest movements of the enemy and ascertaining safety of the Fort.
The Fort appears to have been built up from the sea since almost three fourth of its exteriors is drenched and the waves stroke the citadel. The Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and the ancient Muslim Mosque nearby hold testimony to the age-old religious harmony that prevailed in the area. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defense strategy connected with the fort.
More Places in Kasargode District
The Kappil Beach:
(6 km from Beakal Fort): Remote and secluded, this beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The Kodi cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the Arabian sea.
Kanwatheertha Beach:
(3 km from Manjeswaram): A large swimming pool like formation of the sea on the vast beach is the main attraction.
Ananthapura Lake Temple:
Ananthapura Lake Temple is a Hindu temple located in the middle of a lake in the Kasargod District of Kerala, South India, 5 km from Kumbala. This is the only lake temple in Kerala and the original seat (Moolasthana) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Padmanabhaswamy temple) Thiruvananthapuram.
Ranipuram shola NP/ wildlife sanctuary:
Although local people of this area reported presence of wild elephants and shola forests, concerened forest officials of this district never tried for setting up of a NP or wildlife sanctuary. The proposed Ranipuram Wildlife sanctuary / National park of Kanhangad forest range consists of various flora and fauna which are endemic to the Western Ghats and a yet to studied biodiversity hotspot. It merges with the Talacauvery wildlife sanctuary.
Malik Deenar Juma Masjid :
The Juma Masjid of Kasargod, Malik Ibn Dinar Mosque is located in the heart of the town at Thalangara, 2kms away. Built in typical Kerala style of architecture, it is one of the most attractive and well-maintained mosques in the district which is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibn Dinar.
Valiyaparamba Backwaters:
One of the most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala, Valiyaparamba is an ideal picnic spot and a fishing center, at a distance of 4kms from Nileswaram. The place derived its name from Valiyaparamba Island, the longest in this region, stretching 24kms from Azhithala to Ezhimala.
Chandragiri Fort:
Situated at a distance of 4kms south east of Kasargod near the confluence of the Payaswini (Chandragiri) river and the Arabian sea is the Chandragiri village, renowned for the fort in its name, atop a small hill. This large 17th century Chandragiri Fort is said to have been built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanor as one of a chain of forts, but now only the ruins of the fort are left.
Buffalo Race:
Buffalo race is a popular rural sport, celebrated as a grant event in the northern parts of Kasargod, specially in the regions of Kumbla and Manjeswar. Once a part of Tulunadu culture, the race which coincides with the starting of agricultural activities, declares the glorious significance of soaring and harvesting. Held annual during the month of November and December on almost every Saturday and Sunday, it draws huge spectators.
Chathurmukha Basti - The Jain temple, Manjeshwaram:
The Chathurmukha basti here is an old Jain temple. The advent of Aryan religions like Jainism, Buddhism,and Hinduism from the north changed the Dravidian way of life that existed in ancient Kerala. Jainism was the first to come.
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