Places to visit in Kasaragod
Places to Visit in Kasaragod
Hosting numerous forts, wildlife sanctuaries, temple protected by a ‘croc’ - say the locals and magnificent hills, Kasaragod is uptown in all aspects. The ultimate traveling destination, has it all to enchant you. The natives are very friendly and the harmony between people of various religions is to be highlighted.
A rare district in India housing seven languages and vivid appreciable cultures. Also, experience the Malabar coastal winds you have been reading about in Geography all this while. Get set to be awestruck and jaw dropped to find manmade and nature blend at its best at Kasaragod.
Here are some of the best places to visit in Kasaragod:
A paradise for nature lovers and a fine ranked in the list of tourist places in Kasaragod. It is a natural habitat of some underrated fauna like a slow turtle, the prickly porcupine, Malabar hornbill, Slender loris, and the cute wild jungle cat.
If wilderness attracts you, this locale is a must visit for some great wildlife photography. Hike around the sanctuary and click around some rare species.
Location: Approximately 50 kilometers away from Kasaragod.
Timings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Entry fee: None.
Previously known as Madathumala, situated 750 meters above sea level, this destination boasts of some of the marvelous trekking trails of about two and a half kilometers with a cave at the summit. If seeking leisure the greens of shola woods and monsoon forests have all their natural beauty to offer you.
A combination of both adventure and leisure marks this place to be counted as one of the considerable tourist places on Kasaragod. Be it an adventure folk or solace seeker, this is one destination for all kinds of travelers.
Location: 55 kilometers away from Kasaragod.
Timings: This place can be visited anytime, and is open for all.
Entry fee: None.
A blend of magnificent tropical fauna and wildlife, this sanctuary is home to animals like Elephants, Tigers, Bison, Deers and about 200 species of vivid birds, in case bird watching is your forte. If lucky enough you might get a sight of the Cobra, and python.
The flora comprises of some rare herbs and other medicinal plants. Go and explore the wilderness taking sufficient time in hand, as this land has a lot of unexplored yet to be explored in house spots amongst the tourist places in Kasaragod.
Location: 64 kilometers away from Kasaragod approximately two hours journey.
Timings: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Entry fee: INR 20 per adult.
Another historic attraction portraying unity in diversity with beautifully carved mosques and temples. This locale carries an offbeat poetic vibe along with a beach set which appears to be a swimming pool gravitating tourists in huge numbers.
Apart from this, you can munch on the famous cashew nuts here and this is undeniably one of the most impressive tourist places in Kasargod. Speaking about its location, this beautiful coastal town lies on the northern tip of Kerala, and one can begin the tour of God’s own land from here.
Location: This place is located at a distance of almost 28 km from the center of Kasaragod.
Timings: It can be visited anytime.
A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in the center of the Kasaragod city. The mesmerizing aura of this temple stops the passerby to sit and spend some time in the premises watching the ritual performances which are a part of common daily routine.
This edifice was built by the Iyer kings and is one of the most revered tourist places in Kasaragod. If the fine art attracts you then you will be amazed to know, that the walls of this spiritual site are adorned with spellbinding paintings.
Location: Kasaragod, Kerala 671123
Timings: The temple is 24 hours open for all.
Entry fee: None.
Drowned in history and residing on hill ruins this fort offers a perfect sunset view to its visitors. A serene locale with a panoramic view on display is a picture perfect location. This bizarre fort is squarish in shape and is seated beautifully 150 feet above the sea level.
From this place, you can take the bird’s eye view of the city, and soothe your senses.
Location: 8 kilometers away from Bekal and approximately 7 kilometers away from Kasaragod.
Timings: The fort is open for all from early morning 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in the evening.
Entry fee: The entrance fee is INR 100 per person and if you wish to see the light and sound show then you need to pull out INR 20 more.
Holding a collection of exotic flora with a variety of endemic plants, shrubs, and medicinal plants. This locale is also home to vivid fauna offering magnificent visuals of nature at its best. All of it created by a single man Abdul Kareem, who turned a barren land to this paradise, what it is today.
If you are a nature lover and you are thinking of skipping out on this scenic beauty, then definitely you’ll regret it later.
Location: 23 kilometers away east of Kanhangad town.
Timings: The forest park is 24 hours open for all;
Entry fee: There is no such entry fee, but you can book the tour packages to the forest which start from INR 1300 per person.
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