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Kasargod is a small coastal town in Northern Pary of Kerala displaying a delightful blend of various religions, culture and bounty of nature. Blessed with majestic forts, lofty hills, beautiful offbeat backwaters, temples and pristine beaches, the town oozes charm and tranquillity from every aspect. It is gaining popularity among people from nearby cities owing to the presence of luxury resorts.

Kasargod is also known for its rich and glorious past, is considered to be home to some of the best-preserved forts in Kerala. The variety of art and culture of the town speaks volume about its diversity. In fact, one can hear about seven languages spoken in the town, Tulu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Konkani being the most famous ones. Adorned with several tourist attractions, this family-friendly destination with booming coir and handloom industry is worth a visit.

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Malom Wildlife Sanctuary

Ananthapura Lake temple

Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary

Cheruvathur

Nileshwar

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Enchanting Town

Kasargod is a small town in the state of Kerala. It is situated five hundred and eighty-five kilometres to the north of Thiruvananthapuram and fifty kilometres to the south of Mangalore. Kasargod is located at the northern tip of Kerala with the Western Ghats in its east, twelve rivers flowing through it and the Arabian Sea to its west. The Western Ghats run collateral to the Arabian Sea and forms an almost continuous wall of mountains to the east. Low cliffs and stretches of sand alternatively environ the shoreline. Travellers will also get to see plenty of coconut trees that are characteristic of coastal areas.

Other than being a place of panoramic view, Kasargod also offers the tourists a taste of its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see various patterns of art adorning the monuments and temples there, showing the evidence of the presence of a vast culture. Kasargod is often elucidated as 'the land of seven languages', which are Malayalam, Beary, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi and Urdu. There is a widespread use of English too. Kasargod receives moderate rainfall but gets extremely warm during the summers. It has a huge amount of places of interest that can be visited by tourists while they are vacationing there.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kasaragod

Located in Kerala, a South Indian state, South Indian cuisine is the pre-dominant cuisine in the town. Fish fry, Banana chips and Payasam are the must try things in the town.
Also there is no way that you are visiting south and do not have coconut water.
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Suggested Itinerary for Kasaragod

Day 1 - You can start your expedition by visiting the Bekal Fort. Post lunch, schedule a trip to Trikkanad.
Day 2 - Visit the Pallikere Beach during early morning hours. Once you freshen up, you can go to see the Lake Temple, which is the only lake temple in Kerala. Post lunch, you can either visit Kanchan Junga, a picturesque village or go to see the Bela Church, a gothic style Roman Catholic church.

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How to Reach Kasaragod

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Kasargod is well connected by roads and rail to other major cities but not by air. Mangalore, located 65 km away, serves as the nearest airport to Kasargod town. Kasaragod Railway station is 3 mins away from the city centre. With a well-maintained network of road and the National Highway 66 passing through the town, Kasargod is easily reachable from all nearby cities

How to reach Kasaragod by flight

Mangalore, located 65 km away, serves as the nearest airport to Kasargod town whiKozhikodeode (200 km) is the nearest international airport. Taxis are easily available outside the airport till the required destination.

How to reach Kasaragod by road

With a well-maintained network of road and the National Highway 66 passing through the town, Kasargod is easily approachable from all nearby cities. In fact, several intercity and intra-city bus service (private as well as KSRTC owned) ply there from nearby towns.

How to reach Kasaragod by train

Kasargod owns a railway station of its own which helps connects the town to many major cities of the country including Goa, Jaipur, Surat, Jammu Tawi, Mangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum and Coimbatore etc.

How to reach Kasaragod by waterways

The city of Kasargod is also connected via sea route through Kasargod Port.

Local transport in Kasaragod

Kasargod is city which offers many modes of commutation for its visitors. Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel through the city while auto rickshaws are also a good mode of transportation. One can also rent a private vehicle. However, if you are a tourist then taxi is one of the best options available in the city. Kasargod is a beautiful pace full of different experiences but make sure you plan your trip keeping in mind the weather conditions in the region.

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What is famous about Kasargod?

A very scenic and enthralling destination. Amazing place to relax.

What is not so good about Kasargod?

Is not ideal for summer holidays.

Who should visit Kasargod?

Kasargod is the ideal place for those who looking for an offbeat destination in the Southern part of India. It can be visited by people living in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

What is the best time to visit Kasargod?

The town of Kasargod experiences temperate climate conditions owing to the proximity to the sea. The summers are hot and humid while winters are cool and pleasant. The temperature during winters varies from 12 to 20 degrees Celcius and thus serves as just the ideal time to explore the town. It is, hence, best to visit the town between the months of September and January. Monsoon season receives heavy rainfall and thus is not recommended as a right time to visit the place.
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What is the best way to reach Kasargod?

Kasargod is well connected by roads and rail to other major cities but not by air.

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What are the things to do in Kasargod?

The top things to do in Kasargod are Ranipuram, Malom Wildlife Sanctuary, Ananthapura Lake temple, Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary, Cheruvathur, Nileshwar. You can see all the places to visit in Kasargod here

What are the places near Kasargod?

The top places near to Kasargod are Coorg which is 58 km from Kasargod, Bekal which is located 19 km from Kasargod, Wayanad which is located 126 km from Kasargod, Madikeri which is located 58 km from Kasargod, Mangalore which is located 64 km from Kasargod

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Kumar Kislay

6 years ago

- Carry a pair of sport shoes for there will be a lot of walking and hiking around.
- Make sure you take proper precautions before indulging in any sports activity including swimming and boating.< (Read More)br>- Plan your trip in winter season as summers experience scorching heat and high humidity.

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