The northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the sea coast bordered by hilly Kodagu and Mangalore districts of Karnataka in the east and north.
Fishing is a prime source of livelihood along with the coir and handloom industries. With its unique natural and cultural attractions Kasaragod is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The Bekal Fort, which stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabiansea, is the largest and best preserved fort in the State.

Tulur Vanam (4 km east of Panathur): The temple here is consecrated to Kshetrapalan and Bhagavathi. The eight day annual festival commencing from Sivarathri, attracts large crowds from all over the district as well as from Coorg.

Pandiyan Kallu: A rock rising In the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad Temple, Pandlyan Kallu Is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. Legend has It that the ship of one of the Pandlya Kings who attacked the Trikkannad Temple was converted into a rock.

Malik Deenar Mosque: Kasaragod acquired over the yearsconsiderable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. The historic Malik Deenar Juma Masjld built In the typical Kerala style is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibin Deenar. The Juma Masjid, which Is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, Is located at Thalankara.

Nileswaram: The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of the Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the Dept. of Archaeology. The town is also famous for its numerous kavus (shrines), festivals and the Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural Centre which offers rejuvenation and naturopathy treatments like mud and herbal baths.

Central Plantation Crops & Research Institute (CPCRI): The Institute was established In 1970 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and has its headquarters in Kudlu, 5 km north of Kasaragod. The CPCRI serves as a national forum for improving the genetic potential of plantation crops, to conduct basic and applied research and to produce genetically superior planting materials for coconut, arecanut, spices and cashewnut.

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