Kasaragod

Kasargod is famous for the Bekal Fort. Kasaragod is often described as the land of seven language as Malayalam, Beary, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi and Hindi are understood here.

By plane

The nearest airports is at Mangalore (IXE) 60 km away.

By train

Kasaragod has a major railway station connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kochi, Chennai, and Bangalore.

By bus

Direct buses are available from Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai and Mysore.

By road

The roads are fine, but the traffic is heavy and tiresome. NH 17 goes through Kasaragod. Keralites are not disciplined drivers and Kasaragodians are the worst in the lot. You can expect a large number of teenagers without a driving license going around in bulging SUVs at neck-breaking speed.

• Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per km
• Buses charge ₹7 for every three km. Local buses start from New Bus Stand and long distance buses start from KSRTC bus station, 04994 230677.
• Taxi - Comfortable air conditioned taxis and jeeps are available for ₹1,000 per day.
• House Boats are available at Bekal, Kottappuram and Valiyaparamba.

• Chandragiri Fort17th century fort.

• CPCRI

  phone: +91 4994 232 894
  address: Kudlu.P.O,Kasaragod,Kerala, 671124
  ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

• Nellikkunnu Beach

  address: Near KSRTC
  Light House, Shri Kurumba Temple with nice sculptures, Five km long beach road.

• Maipady PalacePalaces of Kumbala Rajas. Admission is strictly restricted.

• Malik Dheenar

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

• Mud Fort

  address: Kottappuram
  Build by the Nileshwar Rajas.

• Nellikunnu Uppappa Mosque

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

• Padanna Theme VillageThe ultimate theme village where one can have a look of hunting fish, stay ,food etc.

• Sankaracharya tradition art and learning center

  address: Edneer Mutt

• Nellikkunnu Light House

  address: Kasaragod Beach, Nellikkunnu, Kasaragod

Temples

• Kumbla Fort

  address: Kumbla
  Koto temple

• Lake Temple

  phone: +91 4998214360
  address: Ananthapuram
  The only lake temple in Kerala. There is a non-harm crocodile named "Babia". The lake temple is in a photogenic rocky place.

• Madiyan Kulom Temple

  address: Ajanoor

• Mallikarjuna Temple

  address: Near KSRTC
  Beautiful compound of the temple is the venue of frequent festivals and dances.

• Siva Temple

  address: Adoor
  Famous for ancient where legendary Kiratha Yuddham a battle between Arjuna and Lord Siva took place.

• Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple

  address: Madhur

• Madhur Temple walkStart from Karandakkatt junction near the new bus station. Turn east on Madhur road. After Choori and Kudla you reach Ramdas nagar and Vivek nagar. There is a small junction and town called Ulliyathadakka on the way. Don't turn right, it takes you back to town. At the next junction, ignore the descending road to the left. Choose the right turn. Within a few minutes you reach Madhur temple on the riverside.

• Paravanadukkam Walk

  address: Kanhangad Road
  Start from Press Club junction. Proceed to Kanhangad road, cross the Chandragiri river on the bridge and turn left after the Maruthi car showroom to Chemnad road. Go up and reach Aliya School and Chemnad High School. Walk past model school and Durga temple. You have reached Deli temple, Paravanadukkam and Kaliyadukkam. Walk past Saediya College and Apsara school and proceed to Bendichal junction and Chattanchal town on the Nationa Highway No.17. You can get buses back to Kasaragod from Chattanchal town.

• Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris

  address: Near Murali Mukund Auditorium
  Free Sattvic food, lecture sessions, very tastefully furnished meditation halls.

• Riverside walk @ Pulikunnu

  address: Town Hall road
  If you are looking for a short riverside walk inside the city, start down the hill from Muncipal Town Hall near the Government Guest House. Take the road on the right side of the Town Hall. You will come down to Pulikkunnu Masjidh from where the road embraces the Chandragiri river like a necklace. This spot is useful for taking photographs of the Chandragiri bridge and of the fishermen's boats in the river. You can climb back to the city or proceed further another 4 km in a flat road to reach Thalangara Malik Dheenar beach near the railway station.
• Thurthi Dhweep is a scenic island on the Chandragiri River. It is privately owned and accessible with the permission of the owners.

• Trekking @ Sullia Road

  address: Cherkkala
  Beautiful views of the valley in lush green surroundings. Another added attraction is that this road is undiscovered by tourists. So you will get it all for yourself.

• Village TourTake a bus from Kumbla to Badiadukka. Many scenic villages on the way. You can get down at Seethamgoly village in the middle of the route and have a look at the scenic place.

• Walk in a tunnel

  address: Perumunda, Badiadukka
  Ask for the farm of Keshava Bhat, where you can find a 38 metre long tunnel across a beautiful hillock.

• Watch the Sunset

  address: Thalangara Wharf
  Extremely photogenic place. This location cannot be skipped even if you are a little busy as Thalangara Wharf is the most beautiful spot in all Kasaragod. You can turn right from Thalangara Wharf and walk in front of the police station. This place is called Ibrahim Khaleel Road. The locals are beauty hardened and extremely rude. You can ignore them and move on; this level of rudeness is not present in other parts of Kerala. Read the Stay safe section below.

• Steamed food - Puttu, Iddali, Idiyappam, Ada

• Fried food - Fish fry, Fried bananas, bajji (fried chillies)

• Deserts - Payasam (rice, wheat, or coconut), Pickled mango
• Ottayappam is available at Adarsh restaurant, Seethangoli junction between 7.00 am and 8.00 am

Indian Coffee House

address: Old Bus Stand

The sounds and smells of Kasaragod Market can be enjoyed when you sit near the window. Very crowded place.

Indian Coffee House

phone: +91 4994-230165

address: New Bus Stand

Cheap food

Salwa Dine

address: Opp. KSRTC

Shalimar Restaurant

address: Thayalangadi

Shree Krishna Vegetarian

address: Karandakkatt

Taste Bud Restaurant

address: Highway

Udupi Vegetarian

address: Near Kasaragod Nursing Home

Mangalore buns, Mangalore golly baji etc. available. Kerala lunch for ₹50.00

Vasantha Vihar Vegetarian

address: Near Press Club

Vegetarian food.

Viceroy Restaurant

phone: +91 4994 222 464

address: City Tower Hotel, M.G.Road, Kasaragod, Kerala 671121

Non Veg Restauranr

• Caffe' Coffee Day

  address: Inside Hindustan Petroleum Near Kumbla
  Coffee and snacks. Expensive place with good ambiance. ₹100 for a cup of coffee.

• Cita Pani

  address: Opp New Bus Stand

• Ice Berg

  address: opp. New Busstand

• Pallam Charumuru

  address: Thayalangadi, Near Railway Station
  For custom-made crispy snacks and drinks like Muttacharumuru, EggPizza, etc.

• Juice Mahal

  address: near Vijaya Bank

• Meghraj bar

  address: Nellikkunnu Road

Budget

• Airline Hotel

  phone: +91 -4994-221428
  address: KPR Rao Road

• Anand Hostel

  phone: +91 9447479425
  address: Soorlu
  For monthly rent.

• Apsara Regency

  phone: +91-4994-230124, +91 -9447403377
  address: Opp. KSRTC

• Bindu Rest House

  phone: +91 -4994-223742

• Century Park Lodge

  phone: +91 4994 226111
  address: New Bus Stand

• Deira Hotel

  phone: +91 4994230854

• Land mark Hotel

  phone: +91 4994223041

• Mali Hotel

  phone: +91 4994222054

• Priya Darshini Hotel

  phone: +91 -4994-4202701
  address: Majirpalla

• PWD Rest House

  address: Town Hall Road
  Government property. Good rooms for a bargain.

• Railway Retirement Room

• Speedway Inn

  phone: +91 4994222666

• States Hotel

  phone: +91-4994-220049, +91 -9895251222

• Victoria Hotel

  address: New bus stand

• Well Wisher Lodge

  phone: +91 -4994-230472
  address: Anangoor

• M.M.Tourist Home, Kumbla

  phone: +91 4998 216 388
  Near Railway Station, Kumbla. , Rs.400

Mid-range

• City Tower

  phone: +91 4994 230563

• Government Guest House

  address: Near the Town Hall
  Posh rooms at budget rates. Wear a suit and carry a visiting card with an important corporate address. Backpackers are allowed to take a photograph from outside.

• J. K. Residency

  phone: +91 -4994-220755, +91 4994 220855
  address: Near New Bus Stand

• Nileshwar Hermitage

  address: Kasaragod

For your own safety, remember that Kasaragod is a little different from other cities of Kerala. Smuggling and other illegal activities are quite rife here and there is a big and established underworld. Since illegal activities are the norm in certain parts of Kasaragod like Thalangara, you can even find people introducing themselves as smugglers. Take care of speeding vehicles and suspicious looking persons coming near your luggage. Totally avoiding the Thalangara area is not advisable because the Thalangara Wharf is the most beautiful spot in the entire Kasaragod region. You need not carry this fear complex with you everywhere in Kerala, as there is only one more place in Kerala where smuggling is widespread (Chavakkad beach in Thrissur district).

• Smart Office Internet Cafe

  phone: +91 4994224133
  address: City Centre Building, Bank Road
  Some travel assistance is also available here.

• Area code international

  address: +91 4994

• Area code national

  address: 04994

• Bekal fort on Bakel beach, 16 km.
• Kanhangad beach village, 29 km
• Kannur beach city, 102 km.
• Madikeri little cute hill station, 109 km.
• Mangalore major beach city, 53 km
• Thiruvananthapuram — There is a jet service from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram operated by KSRTC. The bus leaves Kasaragod by 8.00 pm and reaches Thiruvananthapuram by morning. Online reservation is available at http://www.keralartc.com/
• Ullal beach village, 38 km