The northern most tip of Kerala, Kasargod is known for it's coir and handloom industries. Grey rocks and barren land amidst dense vegetation and calm lagoons,  the place has an unique aura about it. 

Landmarks 
Most travellers usually head to Bekal, 16 km south of the Highway. The tall observation towers of Bekal Fort (Once huge cannon emplacements belonging to the Kadampa Dynasty), offers a panoramic view of the Lakshadweep sea.  
Another fort is at Chandragiri, south-east of Kasargod. 
 

Details 
District Area - 1992 sq km 
Temperature - (Annual Mean) 27.35 deg C 
Rainfall (Annual) - 344 cm 
Clothing - Tropical 
Tourist Season - August to March 

Travel Stuff 
The nearest airport is at Mangalore, 50 km away. Cochin Airport is 420 kn south. It has a railway station linked to several inportant towns. Motorable roads connect Kasargod to towns in neighbouring Karnataka and towns in Kerala. 

Some Distances 
Kochi - 432 km, Thiruvananthapuram - 654 km, Calicut - 208 km, Mangalore - 52 km.