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For a sneak towards the serenity and the most remarkable rendezvous with the natural beauty, one can pack the luggage and travel to this northernmost districts of God’s own city – Kasargod. Famous for its backwater cruising, Kasargod is very popular for its ultimate location. Lying on its one side is the high tide water of Arabian Sea and on its northern and eastern sides are the very enticing Western Ghats.
The Kasargod backwater cruise holds before you an unforgettable affair with the serenity of nature, making you fall in love with the picturesque natural beauty of shimmering green lushes of trees and deep blue waters. Well known for its quaint and photographic beauty, Kasargod backwater is also famous for rice cultivation and coir processing. One could leap in the boat house and take a trip to the spectacular cruise options available in Kasargod - Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba.
Attractions in Kasargod Backwaters
- Chandragiri located just 4 km to south east of Kasargod and avail its visitors an access to the beauty of its own kind. The backwater cruising in the glistening waters of Kasargod in and around Chandragiri presents before you a magnificent view of green stretches and silent sunsets. The view of the historic Chandragiri fort when it silently slips the sun behind it is the one which no one will ever want to miss.
- When cruising to Valiyaparamba, one can feel the serenity in the surrounding atmosphere and could sense the rush of pleasant aroma of the lush green foliage. Just 30 km from Bekal beach, it is counted in one of the most scenic beauties of Kerala.
- The Bekal beach on the way of backwater cruising is the place for all the beach activities one can indulge into. For exploring the adventurous nerve present in your body one can enjoy camping, trekking or fishing during your glide through palm lined backwaters of Kasargod.
- The backwater cruise in Kasargod is perfect vacation spot for all the bird lovers. While on the sail through the backwater, one can hear the tattering and twittering of the birds that nest in the stretches of Kasargod backwater islands.
- Even the sail through the Kasargod backwater can make you acquitted with the picturesque and untouched beauty of Kappil beach and Pallikere.
Accommodations
There are number of options available for staying at Kasargod like:
- Government Guest House, Kasargod
- PWD Guest House, Kasargod
- PWD Guest House, Bekal
Location
Kasargod district is perfectly situated sandwiching between the Arabian Sea on its western side and at its northern and eastern sides by Western Ghats.
Best Time to Visit
It is recommended to visit in the months falling between August and March.
How to reach Kasargod
Both the options of rail and air travel are available to travel to Kasargod.
By rail, one can take the Kozhikode – Mangalore – Mumbai route, the nearest railway station being Kasargod.
By air travel, the nearest airport is in Mangalore in Karnataka State, about 50 km from Kasargod.
Clothing
You are advised to take tropical cotton clothes with you, while traveling to Kasargod Backwaters.
Climatic Conditions
The place offers tropical climatic conditions, which happens to be warm and humid throughout the year.
Other Tourist Attractions Near Kasargod Backwaters
- Ranipuram, a trekking spot at the distance of 55 km is known for its natural vegetation.
- Anandasram, at a distance of 15 km is a famous spiritual center.
- Veliyaparamba, the famous backwater stretch in the region is at a distance of 30 km.
Tourist Information
Bekal Resorts Development Corporation,
Ph: +91-0467-2272007
Project Office: Thanal Vishrama Kendram,
Bekal Fort, Ph: +91-0467-2272900,
Email:
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, www.bekal.org
Govt. Guest House, Ph: +91-04994-230876, Fax: 230060
P.W.D Guest House, Ph: +91-04994-230606
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