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Sight Address : Hosdurg Fort alias Kanhangad fort is located 4 km east of Kanhangad town which is around 23 kms and 15kms south east of Kasargod town and Bekal fort respectively. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Hosdurg Fort is fifteen km away from Bekal. The Hosdurg Fort with its round bastions looks imposing from distance. Somashekara Nayaka of Keladi Nayaka dynasty of Ikkeri built the fort. The place was made well known by the Nithyanandasram, an internationally recognized spiritual centre with 45 caves.
HistoryEdit
Hosdurg Fort was Believed to be built by Somasekhara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty, the fort is surrounded by a high brick wall with round bastions. Although only the ruins of the old fort remain, the legacy of the fort town endures to this day. Within the fort premises, there are several public offices and a temple called Karpooreshwara Temple devoted to Lord Shiva.
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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.
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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
