Visiting Places around Khanhan Resort

Plantation Visit:

 

The region surrounding Khanhan Resort is an agricultural paradise with farm and plantations growing wide range of produce from rice to arecanut to coconut and rubber. A visit to a plantation is an educative experience, where one can learn about the traditional as well as innovative and progressive farming methods. On request we can arrange a trip to a plantation nearby. For those interested, we can also arrange a visit to a coffee plantation in the exotic hill station of Coorg, which is situated about 90 kms away.

Trekking:

 

 

Kasaragod is an evergreen magic world of hill stations. The tropical jungles on these mist-clad hills are home to exotic wildlife, including some endangered species. Punctuating the lush landscapes is tinkling streams and breathtaking waterfalls.
Kottancherry (60 km north east of Kanhangad) Near Konnakkad: This scenic hill station covered with grassland, spice plantation, rain forests are ideal for trekking.

Ranipuram (65 km from Kasaragod town):

Situated 750 m above sea level, Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetation - evergreen shola forests, monsoon forests and grasslands. Wild elephants can be seen wandering on the top of the mountains.
Possadigumpe (18 km east of Mangalpady in Dharmathadka): This is an ideal picnic spot, located on a hillock 1060 ft. above sea level

 

Back Waters Cruise:

Kasaragod is blessed with a dozen estuaries. 14 rivers crisscross the district, nourishing the verdant landscape and networking it with shimmering waterways. You can holiday beside the balmy backwaters, cruise on them, savour exotic fresh water catch and avail of other exciting watersport facilities.

 

 

Visit to a Kerala Family:

Becoming enlightened of our surrounding culture makes for an enriching holiday experience. Keralite culture and way of living is unique. Visit to a Kerala family will throw light on the their lifestyle, food, traditions and heritage. For those interested, we can arrange visit to a typical Kerala Family on prior request.

Bekal Fort:

The Bekal Fort was constructed around AD 1645. Sprawled across a headland that runs into the Arabian Sea at the main beach, this fort exudes an old world charm that is spellbinding. Bekal was under the sovereignty of Kolathunadu when it became an important maritime centre and an important port town of Tulunadu (old Kasaragod district). Later, realising the political and economic importance of Tulunadu, many laudatory chieftains successively attacked and annexed this part of the country.
The economic importance of the port town prompted the Jeheri Nayak dynasty to fortify Bekal. The Bekal Fort was completed speedily during the period of Sivappa Nayak to defend the port from overseas attack. The Chandragiri Fort near Kasaragod was also constructed during this period.
It is believed that the “Kotteyar” community found in Bekal, Panayal and other places in Kasaragod were brought here by the Nayaks to build and defend the forts. Bekal subsequently fell into the hands of the Mysore Sultans.
It then served as an important military station of Tipu Sultan when he led the great military expedition to Malabar. Coins and other artifacts unearthed by archeologist’s excavation at the Bekal Fort are an indication of the occupancy of the Mysore Sultans.

Temples:

Kasaragod is also a land of religious harmony. Numerous temples, mosques and churches dot the landscape. All of them together display a wealth of architectural heritage.
Ananthapuram Lake Temple (30 km from  Bekal): This 9th century monument is the only lake temple in Kerala and is dedicated to Sree Padmanabha and are considered to be the moolasthanam of Lord Sree Padmanabha
Manjeswaram: Two Jain Bastis, the Mother Dolorus Church of Bela, the Our Lady of Sorrows Church, several temples and fifteen mosques make this cashew-growing town a prominent pilgrim centre.
Madiyankulam Durga Temple: This Bhadrakali Temple at Kanhangad in Hosdurg is famed for its Bhutha dance (a ritualistic dance performed by artists believed to be possessed by the deity) performed in May/June & December/January.
Sree Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor (45 km from Kasaragod): Located on the southern banks of the River Payaswini, this ancient Siva Temple contains a Sanskrit inscription in Kannada script which has been ascribed to the Western Chalukya King Kirthivarman II (745 - 755 AD).
Cheruvathur: This is the home of the illustrious poets and scholars of Kuttamath. Cheruvathur is also a fascinating picnic spot.
Madhur Temple (8 km north of Kasaragod town): The Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple, with its rich architecture and copper plate roofing, rises majestically against the beautiful landscape of the Madhuvahini River.
Tulur Vanam (4 km east of Panathur): Also known as Kekulom (the eastern place), the temple here is consecrated to Kshetrapalan and Bhagavathi. The eight-day annual festival attracts large crowds from all over the district.
Nileswaram: The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of the Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the Department of Archaeology. The town is also famous for its numerous kavus (shrines), temple festivals and the Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural Centre which offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like mud and herbal baths.
Malik Deenar Mosque: Kasaragod acquired over the years considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. The historic Malik Dinar Juma Masjid built in the typical Kerala style is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibin Dinar. The Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district is located at Thalankara.
Edneer Mutt (10 km north east of Kasaragod): The Mutt of Edneer renowned as a seat of art and learning belongs to the followers of Sankaracharya, the 8th century philosopher.

Anandasram (15 km from Bekal):

This internationally renowned spiritual centre offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.

Theyyam Dance:

Theyyam is the oldest ritual art form in India and one of the most spectacular in terms of artistry and symbolism. Theyyam literally means a form or shape, usually the representation of a divine or heroic character from mythology. The Bekal Resorts Development Corporation and the Information Centre at the Bekal Fort provide an annual calendar of Theyyam performances.

 

 

 

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