Kasaragod, the northern most district of Kerala, is known for it's coir and handloom industries. Fishing is a prime source of livelihood. A district with a rare and different beauty, Kasaragod is poised for growth in the area of tourism. It is known as the land of Gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful sea shores.

The fort at Bekal is the largest and the best preserved.

Kasaragod offers a variety of patterns in the temple architecture, the unique style of Madhur Mahaganapathy temple, the typical Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar Great Juma Masjid and many other structures speak in silence of the rich cultural heritage of the region.  

The district has water, forest and mineral resources. It is flanked by the forest-covered, Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian sea in the west, demarcating the north and south are the two rivers - the Talapadi and the Trikaripur. Grey rocks, and barren land amidst dense vegetation as well as calm lagoons are visible through the coconut palms along the coast belt.