Kasaragod tourism and travel guide

Kasargod is an easily accessible place. An excellent network of rail and road connects it with the rest of India. For traveling by air the nearest domestic airport is at Mangalore some 50 km away while Kozhikode (Calicut) International Airport is at a distance of 200 km. Transport infrastructure is really good in this part of North Kerala. Buses Taxis are easily available for commuting from one place to the other. 

How to Reach by Railways: Kasargod Railway station lies on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route. 

How to Reach by Road: The whole of Kasargod district is well connected with State roads, district roads and National Highway. NH 17 connects it with Kozhikode( Calicut). You can get buses of both state and private operators along with the option of driving on your own through so0me memorable locales. 

How to Reach by Airways: There are three airports near Kasargod the best bet is Mangalore domestic airport at ( 50 km) then there is Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode (200 km) while the Kochi ( Cochin) airport is 420 km away.

The climate of the Kasaragod district can be best classified as warm, humid and tropical. There is not much of variation in the weather of Kasaragod owing to the fact that owing to its proximity to the sea resulting in maritime climate all through the year. That is why the place remains a pleasant whole of the year and can be visited anytime. The average maximum temperature is 31°C and the minimum is 23°C. 

Summer (Mid March to May): The summer months are usually the months of March to May. The temperatures during summer vary from 20°C to 32°C. May is very hot with scorching heat during the days. The evenings are comparatively cooler owing to the sea breeze. 

Monsoon (June to November): Monsoon sets in Kasargod by the end of May and by the beginning of June, it is full-fledged Southwest monsoons at Kasaragod. It really gets a heavy downpour heralded by thunderstorms. The average rainfall of Kasargod district is around 3500mm. Humidity is very high during rainy season and rises to almost 90 percent. The south-west monsoon holds sway till September when the monsoon fades out. The months of October-November brings the north-east monsoon. Out of the total rainfall received in the district, 2/3rd is experienced in the months of June, July & August. 

Winter (December- Mid March): After the heavy lashing of the monsoons, the weather cools down. The winter sets in December and lasts till mid-March. The temperature during this time is pretty cool in the range of 18°C to 25°C. Not much difference is seen between the day and night temperature

Location: Kasaragod district is bordered in the north by the Canara district of Karnataka, in the south, it is bounded by the Kannur District, in the east by the Western Ghats, while in the west lies the Arabian Sea.

 

Best time to visit: Except for a month or two Kasaragod can be visited all year-round. Mid-March to end May: Hot not recommended for a visit. June to mid-March, ok but depending upon your preferences. June to end September- This is the rainy season or monsoon. The sight of lush green and rushing waters is very soothing but outdoor activities a big no with low visibility, slushy roads and staying indoors. October to mid-March-Weather is very pleasant and remains dry generally with occasional showers, perfect for outdoor activities.

 

Temperature : Between 27.5° C & 36.5° C | Std Code: 04994

 

Nearest Airport: Mangalore Bajpe Airport

 

Clothing: Cotton wear and travel sandals are best with cap to keep sun at bay. No woolens required.

 

Languages understood: Malayalam, Kannada, Thulu, Hindi, and bit of Konkani also.

 

Coastline Strech: 77 km

 

Rivers around: A total of 12 rivers in the district, namely Chandragiri, Kariankod, Shiriya, Uppala, Mogral, Chithari, Nileshwaram, Kavvayi, Manjeswaram, Kumbala, Bekal, and Kalanad.

 

Nearby getaways: Kanoor( 94 km), Ranipuram:85 km, Adoor(45 km)

 

Taluks: Kasaragod & Hosdurg

While in Rome do as the Romans do “Same goes for Kasaragod if you are in Kasaragod and do not eat the traditional “Kasarkodan” food you would be missing something. Restaurants here serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian and non –vegetarian stuff. A whole range starting from traditional to Chinese, north Indian, continental, mughlai foods are available at various of food outlets spread across the town. If you are a non-vegetarian and free of any inhibitions concerning food then a must try menu is the mouth-watering combination of Kasarkodan Pathiri (a sort of pancake made of rice) and Beef Sukka. Another great option is to try the ‘Thattukadas’ or road-side eateries. They serve you a wide assortment of delectable sea food cuisines, and other local dishes like neeru dose( a special kind of dosa) moode, goli baje (a very popular and yummy snack).

Traditional Malabar cuisine you could try out is mutton brath, kozhi porichathu, Malabar fish curry, squid roasted in coconut milk, fish koli vada, nadan kozhi curry in the non-vegetarian section and vendakka mulagittathu and thakkali charu for vegetarians.Then there is the tender coconut water to wash away the foods and provide protection against dehydration.

Hotel Badariya

Hotel Vasanth Vihar

Hotel Viceroy

Hotel Vrindavan

Hotel Kerala

Hotel Sreenivas

Hotel Malabar

Hotel Metro

Hotel City Tower

Kasaragod does not boast of any mall or big name in retail industry. So if you are thinking that while in Kasaragod you could shop in the capacious and air conditioned environs then drop then please drop that idea. Instead what you can look forward is to buy knick knacks from a bevy of shops at local bazaars. Here you can pick up knick-knacks of all kinds.

Kasaragod is famous for the bell-metal ware this include containers, vessels and lamps of all shapes and sizes. The local crafts men are especially skilled for preparing beautiful metal artifacts and shapes.

The items from the road side shops makes for perfect souvenirs back home. Besides, Kasargod is also known for producing quality handloom and coir products. So go out in the sun and explore the things you want to shop