Kasargod
Area: 1961 sq. km. Population
: 1,070,629 Altitude: Sea level
Kasaragod town, the headquarters of
this district, is the northernmost municipal town in
the state. Situated on the right bank of the mouth of
the Chandragiri river, the area was once part of the
Vijayanagar empire. Kasragod district was organised as a separate district, on 24 May1985.Kasaragod district was part of South Kanara district of Madras state prior to the States reorganisation on 1st November 1956. Lying at the northern tip of Kerala bounded by the Western ghats in the east and Arabian sea in the west; twelve rivers flowing across its terrain, Kasaragod is an enchanting beauty of Nature's creations. Kasaragod was famous from time immemorial and Arab travelers who came to Kerala in 9th and 14th centuries AD had visited Kasaragod. The Bekal fort, which is of great historical and archaeological interest, is the largest and best preserved of its kind in the district.Kasaragod is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations.
The Fort: Spread over
nearly five acres, the Kasaragod fort is believed to
have been built by Sivappa Nayak in the middle of the
17th Century.
Bakal: The beautiful
Bakal Beach with Bakal Fort in the background, is of
great historical and archaeological interest. Once held
by Tipu Sultan the fort was later incorporated into
the domain of the English East India Company.
The fine beach and natural scenery
around the fort is exchanging. Bakal is also a wonderful
health resort. An old mosque nearby is believed to have
been built by Tipu Sultan.
Chandragiri : Chandragiri
is also a famous for its large square fort on the left
bank of the Chandragiri river. A mosque and ancient
temple are also located nearby.
Kanhangad : The Hosdurg
Fort here, with its round bastions is a major attraction
for tourists. Several public offices and the Karpooreswara
Temple are located in fort area.
Manjeshwara : The
memorial of Govinda Pai, the grand patriarch of Kannada
literature is situated here. Manjeshwara also has its
share of temples and mosques.
How To Get There :
Kasaragod, located on the sea coast, has a railway station,
connecting it with various parts of the state. The nearest
airport is at Mangalore, Karnataka, 50 Km away. Kasaragod
is also connected by good motorable roads with various
parts of the state.
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