Kasaragod

城市概覽

Kasaragod is renowned for its hills, forts and water bodies. Kasaragod is often described as the land of seven languages: Malayalam, Beary, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi and Hindi are understood here.

如何抵達

By plane The nearest airports are Mangalore (IXE IATA), in Karnataka (60 km). Airport at Kannur is 112 km away.

By train 1 Kasaragod. A major railway station connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kochi, Chennai, and Bangalore. (updated Apr 2026)

By bus 2 Kasargod New Bus Stand. Direct buses are available from Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai and Mysore. (updated Apr 2026)

By road NH 17 (now NH 66) goes through Kasaragod.

當地交通

Autorickshaws charge ₹30 per km Buses charge ₹13 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 ₹2,000 per day.

必看景點

1 Chandragiri Fort. 10AM-5PM (Closed on Monday). 17th century fort. Free. 2 Arikady Fort (Kumbla Fort), Kumbla. Koto temple 3 CPCRI (Central Plantation Crops Research Institute), Kudlu.P.O, ☏ +91 4994 232 894, fax: +91 4994-232322, [email protected]. 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sunday Holiday. ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Free Pass. (updated Sep 2019) 4 Maipady Palace. Palaces of Kumbala Rajas. Admission is strictly restricted. 5 Malik Dheenar, near the Railway Station (3 km). Famous Dargah, madrassa, women's college, seaside pond, cafeteria, garden and ancient mosque with exquisite wooden carvings and chandeliers. Mud Fort, Kottappuram. Built by the Nileshwar Rajas. 6 Nellikunnu Uppappa Mosque, Near KSRTC (1 km). Cute structure with attached Madhrassa and Dargah. Spacious lawn and majestic steps. Famous for Uroos festival.

Padanna Theme Village. A theme village where one can have a look of hunting fish. Sankaracharya tradition art and learning center, Edneer Mutt.

Temples 7 Lake Temple, Ananthapuram (From Kasaragod: via Seethamgoli; From Manglore via Kumbla), ☏ +91 4998214360. 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, Ajanoor. Mallikarjuna Temple, near KSRTC. Beautiful compound of the temple is the venue of frequent festivals and dances. (updated May 2015) Siva Temple, Adoor. Famous for ancient where legendary Kiratha Yuddham a battle between Arjuna and Lord Siva took place. 8 Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple, Madhur.

Beaches 9 Nellikkunnu Beach, Near KSRTC (2 km). Light House, Shri Kurumba Temple with nice sculptures, Five km long beach road. 10 Kasaragad Beach. (updated Apr 2026) 11 Nellikkunnu Light House (Light House in Kasaragod), Kasaragod Beach. 5PM-6PM. ₹10. (updated Sep 2019) 12 Cherangai Beach. (updated Apr 2026)

體驗活動

Madhur Temple walk (7 km one way). Start 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. (updated Jun 2015) Paravanadukkam Walk, Kanhangad Road (10 km). 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 National Highway No.17. You can get buses back to Kasaragod from Chattanchal town. (updated Jun 2015) Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris, near Murali Mukund Auditorium (2 km). Free Sattvic food, lecture sessions, very tastefully furnished meditation halls. (updated May 2015) Riverside walk @ Pulikunnu, Town Hall road (3 km). 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. (updated Jun 2015) 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, Cherkkala (5

美食

Kasaragod is famous for its sweets such as Holiga. Here is a partial list of some popular dishes.

Steamed food items like Puttu, Iddali, Idiyappam, Ada, and Kalthappam are also popular. Some people prefer fried bananas, bajji and Holige for tea.

1 Indian Coffee House, Old Bus Stand (near Moulavi Book Depot), ☏ +91 4994 222 065. The sounds and smells of Kasaragod Market can be enjoyed when you sit near the window. Very crowded place. (updated May 2015) Salwa Dine, Opp. KSRTC. (updated May 2015) Shalimar Restaurant, Thayalangadi. (updated May 2015) Shree Krishna Vegetarian, Karandakkatt (2 km). (updated May 2015) Taste Bud Restaurant, Highway. (updated May 2015) Udupi Vegetarian, near Kasaragod Nursing Home (1 km). Mangalore buns, Mangalore golly baji etc. available. Kerala lunch for ₹50.00 (updated Apr 2015) Vasantha Vihar Vegetarian, Near Press Club. Vegetarian food. (updated Apr 2015) 2 Viceroy Restaurant, City Tower Hotel, M.G.Road, ☏ +91 4994 222 464. 11Am-10PM. Non Veg Restauranr (updated Sep 2019) Mayankara Cafe, Cherkkala. Reputed for Kalthappam and other local dishes. (updated Mar 2022) Adarash Cafe, Seethangoli. Ottayappam is available in this cafe between 7.00 am and 8.00 am. (updated Mar 2022) Amma Cafe, Vidyanagar. Kerala style lunch and snacks. (updated Mar 2022) Udupi Garden Cafe, Adkathbail. 7.00 AM to 8.45 PM. Vadapavu, Pavubaji, Masala Parotta and other vegetarian dishes. Air conditioned private dining room available. Good parking facility. (updated Mar 2022) Panchami Cafe, Opposite Ayurveda Hospital, Near ICICI Bank (Karandakatt). 7.00 am 8.00 pm. (updated Mar 2022) Century Vegetarian Cafe, on the north side of the New Bus Station (near South Indian Bank). Fine vegetarian lunch for Rs.70, Fine parottas and paneer curry, Air conditioned lunch room is available. (updated Mar 2022)

飲品與夜生活

Caffe' Coffee Day, Inside Hindustan Petroleum Near Kumbla (9 km). Coffee and snacks. Expensive place with good ambiance. ₹100 for a cup of coffee. (updated May 2015) Cita Pani, Opp New Bus Stand. (updated May 2015) Ice Berg, opp. New Busstand. (updated May 2015) 1 Pallam Charumuru, Thayalangadi (