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Sight Address : Bangod Bay Park is at a distance of around 5 km from the Kasargod town. The site is situated close to the Madeena Manzil and Mosque. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bangod Bay Park is a beautiful park near to a mosque and madeena manzil, it is the best place for children’s to enjoy and have fun in watergames etc.. this has a very wondurful garden with lovely flowers and many more funs.

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Kareem’s Forest park is situated at Puliyamkulam, near Parappa which is 23 km away east of Kanhangad town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kareem’s Forest park is the only man-made forest in the Kerala Kareem Forest park is spread over 32 acres of land. Kareem, a native of Kasaragod, is behind this great green venture. The forest park is located in Parappa near Nileshwar and is a remarkable example for forest conservation. Similar to any other natural forest Kareem’s forest park is rich with a variety of plants and shrubs. It also gives shelter to innumerable species of birds, small wild animals and medicinal plants. The forest is frequented by people from different walks of life, environmentalists, scientists, university and Ayurveda students, and laymen for practical experience and study purpose. Mr. Kareem is also multiplying and distributing the seeds and saplings of forest trees and medicinal plants to convert the waste lands into thick forests which in turn will rejuvenate the earth. The park also offers trekking facilities for the adventure lovers.

Kareem’s Forest Park, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Kareem’s Forest Park alias Puliyamkulam Park is globally acknowledged as an ecological miracle, is the only man made forest in Kerala, was created in 1979 by P. Abdul Kareem, an environmental activist and a nature-lover. Tourist from all over the country are visiting this park not only to enjoy the pristine beauty and pure natural environment, but also for practical experience and study purpose.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Wear dresses that matches with the color of the forest. It is better to wear dark green or brown colored dress.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights. Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Malla Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in Muliyar Village in Kasaragod district, Kerala State, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in Muliyar Village near Bovikanam, in Kasargod District of Kerala. The Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is Centuries old. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Durga Parameshwari. Sri Malla Durga Parameshvari temple is a famous shrine near Kasaragod. Navaratri, Karthika Hunnime, Vasanthotsava and Kalabha are special days at the temple. The special feature of the Malla Durga Parameshwari Temple is daily Annadanam which consists of distributing food among the devotees.

HistoryEdit

The Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is Centuries old. Navaratri, Karthika Hunnime, Vasanthotsava and Kalabha are special days at the temple.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Pooja timings: 8.30 am; 12.30pm; 8.30pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Bela Church is located 11km from Kumbla on the Kumbla-Badiadka road and 15kms north of Kasargod. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bela Church also known as Our Lady of Dolours (Sorrows) Church under the Mangalore Diocese is the oldest church in the district, located 11km from Kumbla on the Kumbla-Badiadka road and 15kms north of Kasargod. Originally, it was a small thatched church built at Kudrepady by the migrated Konkani Catholics and for better convenience it was shifted to the present location. Dedicated to Mother of Dolours, this Roman Catholic Church in Gothic style of Architecture was established in 1890AD. The miraculous statue of the Mother of Sorrows was lifted to this church from Kudrepady with great solemnity. The church was later renovated in the year 2001. The annual perunal (festival) of the church is celebrated in the month of December.

Bela Church Front View

HistoryEdit

Bela Church, also known as Our Lady of Sorrows Church, is considered as the oldest structure in the district, built in 1890. The Church is under the management of the Mangalore Diocese.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Daily mass of the church is held at 8.00 a.m. and the Sunday mass is at 10.00 a.m.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera,  sun glasses.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Chandragiri Fort is located at three kilometers from Kasargod city towards south. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chandragiri Fort, built in the 17th century, located in Kasargod District of Kerala. This is another popular tourist attraction which is located south-east of Kasargod town. It is a large square-shaped fort situated beside a river by Sivappa Nayak of Bedanore. The fort is famous for its architectural beauty and rich collection of well-maintained articles which give tourists a chance to see the glory of yesteryears. It is said in legends that Chandragiri Fort was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire is also a famous attraction in the neighborhood of the beach. It is situated just four kilometers from the beach. This large square fort is 150 feet above sea level and subjugates an area of about seven acres by the side of the river Payaswini. The fort is now in remnants.

Chandragiri Fort, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Chandragiri fort has an eventful history to relate. A couple of centuries ago, the river Chandragiri was considered the border of two powerful kingdoms – Kolathunadu and Thulunadu. When Thulunadu was captured by the Vijayanagara Emperor, the Kolathunadu kings lost the Chandragiri region to them. It was only in the 16th century that the great empire of Vijayanagara (presently under the Karnataka State) declined. But later the Ikkeri Naikkars or the Bedanoor Naiks took over the reins of Chandragiri as an independent region. Thus the Chandragiri Fort was built by Sivappa Naik for the defence of his kingdom. The fort changed hands over the years to Hyder Ali of Mysore and then to the British East India Company. Today it is a protected monument under the State Archaeology Department. The Chandragiri region was rejoined to the State of Kerala through the State Reorganisation Act, 1956, Government of India.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Viceroy Restaurant ;  City Tower Hotel | Mg Road, Kasaragod 671121, India ; Ph/M –  0 ; Food Serve –  Indian Cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars, Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights, water .

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Kottancheri Hills is an area of rain forest near Konnakkad 30 km north- east of Kanhangad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kottancher Hills is a part of the Western Ghats in Kasaragod district of Kerala . It is famous tourist destination in Kasaragod District , Kottencherry hills . This is an area of rain forest near Konnakkad 30 km north- east of Kanhangad. It is surrounded by greenery all around and is a great picnic centre and is ideal for trekking. Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri mountain range of Kodagu is nearby. For Adventure and trekking lovers this place is great and provides lots of adventure opportunity . Kottancherry wildlife sanctuary is an extension of Ranipuram wildlife sanctuary. The Forests of Kottancherry is teeming with wildlife and merges with reserved forests of kasaragod.Wild elephants, wild dogs, deer, wildpigs, rare birds, butterflies are seen here. Heavy hunting of wild animals for meat reported from kerala side border of this reserve forest.

Kottancheri Hills, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples still proceeding under Raja Sassana Chepped. Main offering to the deity is kathakali. Because of this, temple is famous for kathakali. A lot of history surrounded with the temple premises, according to the old people this place were known as Pandavar Veli, later it became Panavally. Still there are four big stones that were kept 1 km east of the temple; people believe that these stones were used by pandavas during vanavasam for heating milk. Recently performed devaprasana led by late legend Sri Chorodu Narayanappanicker and his team found that, the temple has more than 1000 years old, deity likes arts performance, annadanam etc. The temple is under the administration of three ancient Kaimal families named Kozhisseril, Payippattu, Mullakkeril.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights. Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Malik Deenar Mosque is located in The Kasargod city itself. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Malik Deenar Mosque, Juma Masjid at Thalankara in Kasaragod district is one of the best-kept and most attractive mosques in Kerala. It is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture, unlike many other mosques in the state with Islamic style of architecture. The mosque is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibin Deenar. He is supposed to be the first to bring Islam to India. The mosque also contains the grave of Malik Ibn Mohammed, one of the descendants of Malik Ibin Deenar. It is revered as the west coast centre of Islam. An annual festival commemorating Malik Ibin Deenar is an important event held at the mosque.

Malik Deenar Mosque, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Malik Deenar Mosque, Juma Masjid is the first Indian mosque is thought to have been built in 629 A.D, purportedly at the behest of Rama Varma Kulashekhara is a Chera dynasty ruler, who is considered the first Indian Muslim, during the lifetime of Muhammad in Kodungallur, in district of Thrissur, Kerala by Malik Bin Deenar. His grave is situated in Malik Deenar Mosque, Kasaragod, Kerala. It is a famous pilgrim point among Sunni Muslims in India. Mālik bin Dīnār (Arabic: مالك بن دينار‎) (died 748 CE) was from the generation of the Tabi‘in. He is mentioned as a reliable traditionist, transmitting from such author­ities as Malik ibn Anas and Ibn Sirin. He was the son of a Persian slave from Kabul who became a disciple of Hasan al-Basri. He died at the age of ninety in Basra.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

• Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights. Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Sight Address : Madhur Temple is located on the banks of the Madhuvahini River 8km northeast of Kasaragod. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Madhur Temple is situated on the banks of river Madhuvahini. Madhur Temple Kasaragod The rich architecture of Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple is unique three-tiered dome, copper-plated roofing and a cloistered court rises majestically against the beautiful landscape of the Madhuvahini River. Namaskara Mandapam of this temple is adorned with lovely pictures of mythological heroes in wood. A more in-depth examination of the wood carvings will reveal the different episodes of the Ramayana, starting with the Seethga Swayamvaram. The Mantapam in the inside of this temple structure and the exterior facade of the second as well as third storey of this main building are also plentiful by nice-looking and superb wood carvings.

Madhur Temple, Kasaragod

HistoryEdit

Madhur temple was initially Madhanentheswara Temple (Lord Shiva) and it is believed that, a “low caste” female by name “Madura” found an “Udbhava Murthy” (a statue that is not prepared by a human being) of Shiva Linga. The main attraction of Madhur Temple is statue of Lord Ganapathi on the wall of the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha). The statue of Ganapathi was drawn by a brahmin boy and he was son of a priest. He drew a small Ganapathy but the image became big and fat. Therefore the boy called the Ganapathi as Bodda Ganesha or Boddajja. As per the legend of Kumble, Tipu Sultan of Mysore attacked the Madhur temple and desired to demolish the temple during his invasion of Kodagu, Tulunadu as well as Malabar. A miracle happened after drinking water from the well of this temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagriha of Madhur Temple. He left the place and moved in the direction of Malabar. However to please his soldiers as well as Islamic scholars he made a cut using his sword as an evidence of his attack. The cut mark even now remains and it is noticeable on the building that has been constructed across the well of the Madhur Temple.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Morning: 05:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening: 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

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Sight Address : Ananthapura Lake Temple is located in the middle of a lake in the Kasargod District of Kerala, at around 6 km from Kumbala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ananthapura Lake Temple and amidst the beautiful greenery, is the magnificent temple dedicated to Ananthapadmanabha swami (Lord Vishnu) in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, India. This is the only lake temple in Kerala, the original seat of the renowned Sree Padmanabha swami of Thiruvananthapuram. Sree Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu), seated on Anantha, the serpent God is the presiding deity here. The shrine is ancient and is enclosed by a chuttambalam (an enclosed verandah running around the sanctum sanctorum), the walls of which are adorned by murals. The temple, built in granite, stands in the centre of the lake, which in turn is located on a hill. A foot-bridge connects the temple to the lotus-filled lakeside. The temple lake is also home to a crocodile, which is said to be the guard of the temple. The temple has a ‘Chuttambalam’, an enclosed verandah around a temple. The view from the temple is just amazing. The insides of the temple and the walls have wood carvings, murals and paintings.

Ananthapura Lake Temle, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Ananthapura Lake Temple is the only lake temple in Kerala, the original seat of the renowned Sree Padmanabha Swami of Thiruvananthapuram. Sree Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu), seated on Anantha, the serpent God is the presiding deity here. The shrine is ancient and is enclosed by a chuttambalam (an enclosed verandah running around the sanctum sanctorum), the walls of which are adorned by murals. According to visitors and devotees, a lone crocodile in the lake guards the temple; the current one appeared after a British soldier had shot the previous one in 1945. The temple priests feed the reptile. The insides of the temple and the walls have wood carvings, murals and paintings.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Its advisable to wear cotton light dress. Ladies are expected to dress conservatively, though its not uncommon to see them in sleeveless tops or halter-necks.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights. Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
• While boating insist on being offered life jackets. Many boat operators ignore Government regulation of statutory issuance of life jackets while boating, which could prove risky, as most of the Kerala’s water bodies are deep.
• While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
• Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
• Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260

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Bekal Fort

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Sight Address : Bekal Fort is about 16 km South of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, North Kerala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Bekal fort is now under the Archeological Department of the Government of India. There is a Travellers’ Bungalow, maintained by the PUBLIC Works Department of the State Government within the Bekal fort. The natural scenery at Bekal is alluring and makes a visit to the place an exhilarating experience. There is a recently renovated temple dedicated to Hanuman, at the entrance to Bekal. An old mosque is also situated very near the fort and this is believed to have been founded by Tipu Sultan. The name Bekal derived from boiled stone [in kannada vendha kallu] is developing as a number one tourist spot in the district. The Bekal Fort is the biggest fort in Kerala and presents a beautiful scenary to the visiters. There is a controversy regarding the building of the fort. Some argued that the fort was builtr by Ikkeri Nayakas. Some others connects it with the history of Tipu Sultan and Portuguese. Thre is a reference about Valiyakotta in the history books of Kerala published by some historians. They argued hat the fort has Kerala origin The solid construction resemples the one at Kannur [St.Angelo fort] built by Portuguese. There is a hallow now standing like a golden piece of attraction built by Tipu Sultan.

Bekal Fort, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Bekal fort, which is of great historical and archaeological interest, is the largest and best preserved of its kind in the district and the land on which it is situated, runs into the sea with fine bay towards the south. According to the South Canara Mannual, Bekaln fort fell into the hands of Haider Ali in 1763. It housed the Huzur of Canara during Tipu’s time and the remains of a gallow reminiscent of the days of Mysorean occupation were seen here till a few years back. After the overthrow of Tipu Sultan in 1799, Bekal was incorporated into the dominions of the English East India Company. The erstwhile Kasaragod taluk of South Canara district was known as Bekal for more than half a century. When Tipu Sultan led the great military expedition to capture Malabar Bekal Fort served as an important military station for his army. The coins and other artifacts unearthed by the archaeological excavation conducted recently at Bekal fort shows the strong presence of the Mysore Sulthans. The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799 led to the death of Tipu Sulthan and consequently the fort came under the British East India Company.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

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Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Gastrobio Shalimar ;  Kpr Rao Road, Kasaragod, India. ; Ph/M –  91 4994222225 ; Food Serve –  Indian Cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars, Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to Carry