Sightseeing in Kasaragod

Constructed in the 17th century to guard the river mouth, Chandragiri Fort’s crumbling laterite walls overlook boat crossings still used to reach the river’s far bank, and its elevated position gives a clear view over the water toward the Arabian Sea. Chandragiri Fort sits at an elevation of 39 m and is typically explored in about 1 hour. The most favourable months to visit are January, November, December, and February, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Sunset Viewing Terrace, Fort Museum, and Chandragiri Fort’s Secret Tunnel. Other notable highlights include panoramic view of Chandragiri River mouth meeting Arabian Sea, tipu Sultan’s watchtower offering 360-degree coastal vistas, and walk along laterite ramparts with coconut groves below. It falls within Kasaragod, Kasaragod district, and Kerala, India.

Built in the 17th century and later held by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan before passing to the British, Bekal Fort’s keyhole-shaped watchtower and sea-facing walls have made it one of Kerala’s most recognisable heritage sites and a frequent film location, including scenes from the Bollywood classic "Bombay." Bekal Fort sits at an elevation of 30 m and is typically explored in about 1-2 hours. The most favourable months to visit are January, February, November, and December, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Observation Tower, The Ancient Well, and The Flag Post. Other notable highlights include curving laterite ramparts above the Arabian Sea, observation tower with 360-degree coastal views, and ancient mosque and its carved wooden pillars. It falls within Kasaragod and Kasaragod district, India.

Surrounded on all sides by water and reached via a causeway, Ananthapura’s Vishnu shrine holds a legendary status as the "moolasthanam," or original site, from which the deity is said to have travelled south to Thiruvananthapuram, and a resident crocodile in the temple tank, regarded locally as the shrine’s guardian, has long been part of local lore. Ananthapura Lake Temple is typically explored in about 1 hour. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include The Ancient Stone Pathway, The Sacred Lake and Surrounding Waters, and The Sacred Crocodile "Babiya". Other notable highlights include boat ride across the calm lake to the temple entrance, viewing the resident crocodile Babiya in the temple pond, and stone-paved walkway circling the sanctum with lotus blooms. It falls within Kasaragod, Kasaragod district, and Kerala, India.

Fed by four rivers meeting the sea, Valiyaparamba’s backwaters are threaded with small islands connected only by boat, and a growing number of houseboat operators now run cruises here as a quieter alternative to Kerala’s more heavily touristed southern backwater routes. Valiyaparamba Backwaters is typically explored in about half day. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Valiyaparamba Backwaters Cruise, Thilakkunnu Mahavishnu Temple, and Kunhimangalam Vishnu Temple. Other notable highlights include island-hopping on traditional Kettuvallam houseboat cruises, spotting migratory birds at nearby Kariyad island wetlands, and sunset views from the Valiyaparamba bridge over the estuary. It falls within Kasaragod and Kasaragod district, India.

Madhur Shree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a popular Shiva and Ganapathi temple located 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kasaragod town, on the banks of Mogral river, locally known as Madhuvahini. Though the main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva known as Madanantheshwara, meaning the god who killed Kama, the god of desires, more importance is given to Lord Ganapathi, who is installed facing south in the main sanctum itself. Priests of this temple belong to the Shivalli Brahmin community. Kashi Vishwanatha, Dharmasastha, Subrahmanya, Durga Parameshwari, Veerabhadra and Gulika are the sub-deities of this temple. There is also presence of Goddess Parvati inside the main sanctum.

Bela Church, also Our Lady of Sorrows Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the Kasargode district of Kerala state, South India, 15 km north of Kasaragod, and 50 km away from Mangalore. It was built in 1890 and is the oldest church in the district. This Gothic Revival Roman Catholic church is under the Manglore Diocese. The church recently celebrated its centenary and undergone renovations. In 2021, Fr Stany Pereira became the 10th parish priest of the church.

ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute CPCRI New website url. https://cpcri.gov.in The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) https://cpcri.gov.in/page is a central research institute for plantation crops, headquartered in Kasargod, Kerala in India. It was established in 1970 as one of the agricultural research institutes in the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India. The Institute has the mandate to undertake research on coconut, areca nut, palmyra, and cocoa.

The only lake temple in Kerala. There is a non-harm crocodile named "Babia". The lake temple is in a photogenic rocky place.

Palaces of Kumbala Rajas. Admission is strictly restricted.

Famous Dargah, madrassa, women's college, seaside pond, cafeteria, garden and ancient mosque with exquisite wooden carvings and chandeliers.

Cute structure with attached Madhrassa and Dargah. Spacious lawn and majestic steps. Famous for Uroos festival.

Light House, Shri Kurumba Temple with nice sculptures, Five km long beach road.