Places to visit in Kasaragod
8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Forts and beaches 3
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Bekal Fort Official source
17th century, Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi; 40 acres; open 8 AM-5:30 PM (Incredible India; Kerala Tourism).
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Bekal Beach Official source
Bekal Beach Festival, ten days (Kerala Tourism); date to confirm.
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Kappil and Pallikere beaches Official source
Listed by Kerala Tourism.
Temples and mosques 3
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Ananthapura Lake Temple Official source
Temple on an island in a lake (Kerala Tourism).
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Madhur Siddhivinayaka Temple Official source
Built in the 10th century by the Mypadi rulers of Kumbla (Kerala Tourism).
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Malik Deenar Mosque Official source
Listed by Kerala Tourism.
Backwaters and hills 2
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Valiyaparamba backwaters Official source
Described as the state's third-largest backwater (Kerala Tourism).
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Ranipuram Official source
Trekking hills; Kerala Tourism lists it on its Kannur page.
In depth: Bekal Fort
Bekal Fort is a keyhole-shaped fort of about 40 acres on the sea at Bekal, built in the 17th century by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi (Kerala Tourism; Incredible India). Bekal Fort station is close by.
At a glance
- Type
- Sea fort Official source
- Built
- 17th century by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi (Kerala Tourism; Incredible India) Official source
- Area
- 40 acres (Incredible India; Kerala Tourism) Official source
- Timings
- 8 AM-5:30 PM daily (Incredible India) Official source
- Fee
- Charged; amount not published on the pages read (Kerala Tourism) Not yet verified
History and significance
- Keladi Nayakas
- Built by Shivappa Nayaka (Kerala Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Ramparts
- Sea views.
- Bekal Beach
- Beside the fort.
- Ananthapura
- Lake temple.
- Valiyaparamba
- Backwaters.
Visiting
- Fort
- 8 AM-5:30 PM (Incredible India); fee charged (Kerala Tourism). Official source
Festivals
- Bekal Beach Festival
- Ten days (Kerala Tourism); date to confirm. Not yet verified
- Theyyam
- December-April across north Kerala (Kerala Tourism). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Keep back from rampart edges.
- Sea is rough in the monsoon.
How to reach Bekal Fort
- By train
- Bekal Fort station (BFR) (Incredible India). Official source
- By air
- Mangaluru (IXE), about 65 km (Incredible India). Official source
- By road
- NH 66. Official source
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:54 | 18:22 | Best: dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:52 | 18:36 | Good: dry, warming |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 18:41 | Hot, humid |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:18 | 18:42 | Hot, humid; pre-monsoon showers |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:05 | 18:47 | Hot, humid; showers |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 18:55 | South-west monsoon: heavy rain |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:12 | 18:59 | Heavy monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:18 | 18:51 | Monsoon; Onam season |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:19 | 18:32 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:19 | 18:12 | North-east monsoon showers |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:28 | 18:02 | Good: showers easing |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:43 | 18:07 | Best: dry |
Suggested plans
- One day
- Bekal Fort and beach; Ananthapura temple.
- Two days
- Add Valiyaparamba backwaters.
How to reach Kasaragod
- By train
- Bekal Fort station (BFR) (Incredible India).
- By air
- Mangaluru (IXE) or Kozhikode (CCJ) (Incredible India).
- By road
- About 65 km from Mangaluru to Bekal (Incredible India).
- Headquarters
- Kasaragod
- Coast
- Coastal
Best time to visit Kasaragod
- Best time
- October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
- Climate
- Humid tropical; south-west monsoon June-September, north-east showers October-November.
Dates to plan around in Kerala
- Kalpathi Ratholsavam — Palakkad: 14-16 Nov 2026 (Incredible India)
- Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku — Pathanamthitta: Mid-Nov 2026 to mid-Jan 2027 (pattern, Kerala Tourism); online slot booking required in 2025-26
- Theyyam season — Kannur and north Kerala: December-April (Kerala Tourism)
- Attukal Pongala — Thiruvananthapuram: 14-23 Feb 2027; Pongala 22 Feb (Onmanorama)
- Guruvayur temple festival — Thrissur: February-March (Kerala Tourism)
- Eravikulam closure — Idukki: January-February every year, tahr calving (Kerala Tourism)
- Thrissur Pooram — Thrissur: Annual; 2027 date to confirm
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race — Alappuzha: Annual on Punnamada Lake; 2027 date to confirm
Where to stay in Kasaragod
No stays have been verified for Kasaragod yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Kasaragod
What is Kasaragod known for?
Bekal Fort above the sea, Ananthapura lake temple, Valiyaparamba backwaters and Theyyam and Yakshagana.
What is the one place not to miss in Kasaragod?
Bekal Fort. 17th century, Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi; 40 acres; open 8 AM-5:30 PM (Incredible India; Kerala Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Kasaragod?
Bekal Fort station (BFR) (Incredible India).
Which is the nearest airport to Kasaragod?
Mangaluru (IXE) or Kozhikode (CCJ) (Incredible India).
When is the best time to visit Kasaragod?
October to February (Kerala Tourism, for the backwater cruise season; to confirm locally).
How many places are there to visit in Kasaragod?
Our guide lists 8 places in Kasaragod district, Kerala, across forts and beaches, temples and mosques, backwaters and hills.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- St Angelo Fort, Kannur — Portuguese fort, later held by the Dutch (Kerala Tourism; Incredible India).