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 Nileshwaram
(cultural Centre)
The cultural centre of this district was once, the seat of Nileshwar
Rajas, who are the patrons of art and culture for centuries.
Nileshwaram Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the
Archeological Department of the state. In and around, this cultural
centre are several ' Kavus ' (shrines) where nature, god and man
commence in serene silence. Major among them is the Mannampurathu
Kavu where the grand annual festival of the region takes place.
There is also a famous yoga centre in this place which offers
rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like herbal baths,
mud baths etc. for which this centre has been flourishing for
decades.
Valiyaparamba
(Backwaters)
30 kms from Bekal, this is perhaps the most scenic backwater stretch
in Kerala. Fed by four rivers and dotted with a cute little island,
four rivers and dotted with a cute little island, Valiyaparamba is
fest turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers
enchanting boat cruises.
Pallikere Beach
Situated 1 km from Bekal Fort, this enchanting beach offers a
spectacular view of the fort.
The Kappil Beach
This beach is remote and secluded. The Kodi Cliff nearby offers a
panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Situated 6 kms from Bekal fort.
Kanwatheertha Beach
The swimming pool like formation of the sea water is the main
attraction of this beach. It is situated 3 kms from Manjeswaram.
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Pandiyam Kalluat
Trikkanda (Sight seeing Place)
Pandiyam Kallu - where a rock is protruding in the sea, about 2kms.
Trikkanda Temple is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. The legend has
it that a ship of one of the Pandiya king, which attacked the Trikkannadu
Temple, was converted into a rock.
Kottancherry (Trekking
Spot)
30 kms north of Konnakkad and 30 kms north east of Kanhangad, is
Kottancherry, which is a forest area and is ideal for trekking.
Ranipuram (Trekking Spot)
Situated 780m above sea level, Ranipuram, which is also, known as
Madathumala, is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetarian,
which includes evergreen Shola woods, monsoon forests and grasslands. Its
beauty and bounty of nature is comparable to Ootty.
Bakel Fort
The 300 years old Bakel Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in
Kerala, which is 
16kms south of Kasargod on the national highway. This imposing circular
structure of laterite, rising 130 feet above sea level, stands on a
35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea. The beautiful Bakel beach
with the historically and archeologically significant Bakel fort in the
background is now being developed into an International Tourist
destination.
Chandragiri (Fort)
Built in the 17th century by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore, the Chandragiri
Fort is situated on the River Chandragiri, south east of Kasargod. This
fort is one among the chain of forts built by the same ruler, which offers
a breathtaking view of the river and the Arabian Sea. It is a lovely point
to watch the sunset. Verramala (Picnic Spot)
Verramala hills have the ruin of a Dutch fort, built in the 18th century,
which has beautiful scenery around it. This makes the place into a lovely
picnic spot.
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