Bekal is situated on the seashore of Palliakara Village, 12kms. South of Kasaragod town. Bekal is derived from the word Baliakulam, meaning Big Palace.

The bekal is believed to have existed from early days of the Chirakkal Rajas. From the description of Kolathiri kingdom in Kerala history, the eldest of the male members reigned as sovereign Kolathiri. The next heir in succession to succeed was the Thekkelamkur and the residence allotted to him was the Vadakara Fort. The third in succession was the Vadakkelankur in charge of Vekkolath Fort. The Vekkolath Fort later came to be called as present Bekal.

Between 1650 and 1670 AD, several forts were built by the Shivappa Nayaks of Badnore. There were only 2 forts, Bekal and Chandragiri originally under the Kolathiri or Chirakkal Rajas until the time of invasion by Shivappa Nayaka. Bekal Fort and Chandragiri Fort are considered to be a part of chain of forts constructed by Shivappa Naik for the defense of the Kingdom.

Bekal fort, considering its historical and archeological importance, is the largest and best preserved fort of Kasaragod district. The land, on which this port is situated, runs into the sea with a fine bay towards the south.
Bekal fort fell into the hands of Haider Ali in 1763. At the time of Tipu Sulthan it had housed the Huzur of Canara. Remains of gallow reminiscent of the days of Mysorean occupation were seen here till a few years back. Later, after the overthrow of Tipu Sultan in 1799, Bekal was incorporated into the dominions of the English East India Company. Now what is originally known as Bekal since more than half a century, is the erstwhile Kasaragod Taluk of South Canara Dsitrict.

The Bekal Fort is now under the Archaeological Department of the Govt. of India. A traveler’s bungalow maintained by the Public works department of the state govt. is situated within the Bekal Fort.

The Bekal Fort is set against the beautiful natural scenery and a visit to this unique historical fort will be an exhilarating experience. Also one can see here, a recently renovated Hanuman temple. There is also an old mosque near the fort and it is believed to have been founded by Tipu Sultan.

The govt. of India has declared Bekal Fort as a special tourism area in the year 1992. In the year 1995, the govt. formed Bekal Tourism Development Corporation, with a view to transform Bekal Fort into an International Tourism Centre.

Adoor is 45kms east of Kasaragod town. Adoor is famous for an ancient Siva Temple, believed to have been founded by Arjuna at the place where Kiratha Yudham was fought between Arjuna and Lord Shiva. There is also an adjacent forest, which is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva and his divine consort. Down the valley flows a beautiful stream blessed by nature.

Ajanoor is famous for its Madiyan Kulom Temple. It is situated about five kilometers from Kanhangad, the headquarters of Hosdurg taluk. The main deity installed here is Bhadrakali. There are also other deities like Kshetrapalan, Bhagavathi and Bhairavan. A peculiarity of this temple is that a Brahmin priest performs pooja only in the noon, whereas the morning and the evening poojas are performed by a sect called Maniyanis. The festivals of this temple are held during the months of May, June (Edavam) and December, January (Dhanu). On festival days all the poojas are preformed.

These are the 2 renowned Ashramams in Kanhangad. Anandashram is situated about 5 kms east of Kanhagad Railway station. This Ashram was founded in 1939 by Swami Ramadas, a great Vaishnava Saint. The main Ashram and other buildings stand in the midst of shady mangroves and palm trees. On the eastern side of Ashram, a hill is situated where the devotees go for quite meditation. The western side of the Ashram provides a breathtaking view of landscape set in its natural splendor and grandeur. The spot at the highest point of the hill is so fascinating, for the devotees may feel tempted to go up there and sit in peace and tranquility, quite oblivious of the surroundings.

Nitayanadashramam is situated on the hillock about half a kilometer south of the Hosdurg Taluk office. This Ashram was founded by Swami Nityananda. This place was originally a part of forest area. Here on a mountain slope, Swami Nityananda had dug 45 caves (Guhas). There is a temple built in 1963 after the style and design of the famous Somanath temple at Veraval in Gujarat. A full size statue of Swami Nityananda in sitting posture made of panchaloham is one of the main attractions of this Ashram.

This is the only Lake temple in Kerala. This temple is known as Moolasthanam (original seat) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami – Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvanathapuram. This temple is 5 kms. away from Kumbla. It is believed that Ananthapadmanabha had settled down here originally. The industrial park of KINFRA is situated here.

Bela Church viz Our Lady of Sorrows Church is the oldest one built in 1890 AD. It is situated 15kms of Kasaragod. This Roman Catholic Church built in Gothic style is under the Mangalore Diocese and recently got renovated. The centenary celebrations of the church were recently held.

Bellikoth, located in Ajanoor village near Kasaragod, is the birth place of the famous poet P Kunhiraman Nair, veteran freedom fighter and playwright vidwan P Kelu Nair and Rasika Siromani Kannan Nair. It is also a famous cultural center of the district. The famous Madiyankulam Durga Temple is also situated near Bellikoth.

Chandragiri is 3 kms south of Kasaragod town. The place has a large square high above the Chandragiri River on its southern bank. The Chandragiri Fort here is said to have been built in the 17th century by Shivappa Nayak of Bednore. He had also built a chain of ports in the area over which he established his authority. The Chandragiri River is the traditional boundary between Kerala and Tuluva kingdom and over which a bridge has been constructed. There is also a mosque nearby. A view from the bridge with mosque in the background provides a beautiful sight while driving along NH 17 from Kannur to Kasaragod. Chandragiri has also to its credit the longest railway tunnel of Kerala. This tunnel is passing through Chandragiri hills. There is also a boat club situated here.

Cheruvathur is known as an important place of illustrious poets and scholars belonging to Kunniyur family. The ruins of a Dutch Fort built in the 18th century can be seen on Veeramala hills at this place.

Endeer Mutt is 10kms away of the north east of Kasaragod. This mutt is the renowned seat of art and learning and belongs to Shankaracharya tradition.

Manjeshwar is the native place of M. Govinda Pai (1883 – 1963), one of the greatest Kannada poets of modern times. He is also known as Rashtra Kavi Govinda Pai. The Erstwhile govt. of Madras conferred on him the title of “Poet Laureate”.

With its round bastion, the Hosdurg Fort has an imposing outlook when viewed from a distance. This port was built by Somashekara Nayak belonging to Ikkeri Dynasty. This place is being very well known because of the existence of as many as 45 caves.

zKnown as an evergreen forest spread over in 50-60 acres of land with a perennial stream gurgling through. This place is the centre of worship connected with Kammadam Bhagavathi Temple.

Situated 16kms east of Kasaragod, Kanjan Junga is known as an artist’s village, because this village was built by P.S. Pununchithaya, the renowned artist of the west coast.

This is a swimming pool lake and a beach of 4kms length and situated 3 kms north of Manjeshwar.

This river flows down through the hills and Dales of Hosdurg Taluk. The famous village of Kayyar is here - the place of agrarian revolution, where the farmers and farm workers staged a historic battle against the British imperialism and feudalism.

Known as the rain forest near Konnakkad and 30 kms north-east of Kanhangad, Kottanchery hills are situated. This is a magnificent picnic centre and most ideal for trekking. Thalakkaveri in the Brahamagiri mountain of Coorg is near this hill.

Known as Mud Fort built by the Nileshwar Rajas. This was later annexed by Bednore Nayaks in the 18th century. A Juma Masjid and a Hindu Shrine stand close by.

This is a suburb in Kasaragod District and is situated 4 kms towards north. This is the place where famous eight day discourse between Madhavacharya, the great Dwaita philosopher and Trivikrama Pandit, the famous Adwaita scholar, had taken place. The discourse in the presence of King Jayasimha of Kumbla had ended in victory of Madhavacharya, resulting in acceptance of Dwaita philosophy by Trivikrama Pandit. This place is also famous for the seventy five year old Premier Plantation Crop Research Institute.

Situated 13 kms north of Kasaragod, known as the ancient seat of Rajas of Kumbala. The town stands majestically on a bold peninsula in a lagoon, which is separated from sea by a sand pit and connected to it by a narrow channel. This is the place where Parthi Subbha, father of Yakshagana, was born in the 18th century. Famous Gopalakrishna Temple also stands here.

Lying 8 kms north of Kasaragod, famous Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple is situated here.

It is situated eight kms east of Kasaragod on the Kasaragod - Perla Road. Ancient palaces of Kumbala Rajas can also be seen here.

Mallikarjuna temple is one of the most famous temples of Kasaragod District. The annual festival and Yakshagana of this temple are held with pomp and gaiety.

Manjeshwar is lying in the northern-most end of Kerala and widely known for its historical and religious importance. For a longtime it was known as the seat of a flourishing community called as Gowda Saraswatha or Konkini Brahmins. This place is also very famous for the two old Jaina Bastis at Bangra Manjeshwar. Manjula Kshethra Mahathmya is a legend dealing with the history of this place. This is the birth place of Rashtra Kavi Govinda Pai.

Being famous for Uroos, this mosque attracts thousands of people and is situated very close to Kasaragod Town. The Nercha lasting for a week during the second half of November is celebrated here every year.

Abbreviated form of Nilakanta Iswar. Also, formerly the seat of Nileshwar Rajas who belonged to Kolathiri family. The place had witnessed the battle between Bednore Nayaks and Nileshwar Rajas. This is the cultural centre of the district. There are several kavus in and around this place. Major among them is Mannam Purathu Kavu, which is the venue of the grand finale of the annual temple festival of the region. Porattu of Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu draws large crowds. Porattu is the satirical representation of everyday life presented in pageantry during the Pooram.

Perne is one of the 28 Muchilottu Bhagavathi Temples and the only one north of Chandragiri. Seema situated in the vicinity of Ananathapuram. This temple has its own unique feature for mass marriages are conducted here in the mouth of Meenam, coinciding with Pooram festival.

This is a much sought after picnic centre with a tourist resort located on a hillock. The hillock is 487.68 meters above sea level in Dharmathadka and 30 kms north-east of Kasaragod. From the hill top, one can see the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, Mangalore, Kudremukh etc.

This is an old fashioned fort on the Kasaragod-Mulleria route, 10kms from Kasaragod.

Lying 48 kms east of Kanhangad and was formerly known as ‘Madathumala’. It is 780 meters above sea level. This place excels in natural beauty, as comparable to Ooty. Rampuram is an ideal place too for trekking. Number of tourist cottages is available here.

Place of T.S. Thirumumbu, poet and freedom fighter of Thazhekattu Mana. This is also the birth place of Guru Chandu Panikkar, the famous Kathakali artist.

This is the famous temple on the sea shore near Bekal fort and it stands dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as Dakshina Kashi. Pandiyan Kallu a rock formation in the sea about 2 kms from Trikkanad is the most preferred spot for adventurous summers.

There is a legend associated with the formation of this rock in sea. According to the legend, once a Pandya King came by ship and attacked the temple. Enraged by the attack on temple by the Pandyan King, Lord Shiva transformed the ship into a rock. Palakkunnu Bhagavathi Trikkanad is famous for the annual Bharni festival. This festival draws thousands of devotees.      

Tulur Vanam is also known as Kekulam (Eastern Place). This place close to Punathur Temple has been consecrated to Kshethrapalan and Bhagavathi. An annual festival lasting 8 days is conducted here and it draws thousands of people from the district and also from neighboring Coorg.

It is 5 kms south-west of Cheruvathur and remains separated from the mainland by the backwaters. This is an island and one of the main tourist spots of the district. It is also an ideal place for fishing.

Situated at Cheruvathur, this hill top has the ruins of a Dutch Fort built in the 18th century. From the hill top, one can view the natural surroundings and beautiful settings of Kariangode River.