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Kasargod
Kasargod, the northernmost district of Kerala is world renowned for
its coir and handloom industries. Fishing is a prime source of livelihood. Kasargod
is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The
fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved in the State.
Kasargod
displays a variety of styles in temple architecture - the unique style of the
Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple, the typical Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar
Great Juma Masjid and so on speak volumes about the rich cultural heritage of
the region. Spectacular pageants of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla (buffalo race),
Poorakkali, Kolkali etc. enchant visitors.
How
to Reach
Air: Nearest airports: Mangalore (50 km); Karipur International
Airport, Kozhikode (200 km)
Rail: On the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai
route.
Road: An excellent network of roads connects Kasargod to major
towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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