Bakel Fort: Bakel is the most well maintained and largest fort in Kerala, having an area of 40 acres. It is believed that the fort was built in the 17th century by Shivappa Naik of Thelkkeri dynasty. Later the fort passed on to Hyder Ali of Mysore and even later to the British. The fort is located on the National Highway 16 kilometers from Kasaragod town. The fort lies 130 feet above sea level and that offers a thrilling sight of tides smashing the basement of the fort. The construction of the fort is a manner that overlooks Arabian sea. The fort was built only for defense requirements and not for administrative purpose. There is 30 feet high Observation tower here which offers panoramic view of the surrounding  areas and nearby beach.

Chandragiri Fort: The Chandragiri fort is located on the confluence of Payaswini River and Arabian Sea. This fort was built by Tipu Sulthan of Mysore in the 17th century (Controversies are also here stating that the fort was built built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore). The fort stands on a hillock and facing the horizon. The fort offers breathtaking views of the river, the Arabian Sea and the tiny neighboring islands and also the Palm Groves. Boat ride is possible here. You can contact the Changragiri Boat Club or local people for a fantastic boat ride through thrilling water. The fort lies 4 kilometers from Bakel. It is an ideal place to view sunset.

Kappil beach:  The Kappil beach is located 6 kilometers from Bakel. This remote and unexplored beach area is now becoming a major tourist center at this area. This sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort and surrounding areas. Adventure loving people can even ascend the nearby Kodi cliff which offers  a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. 
Ananthapura Lake Temple (30 Km from Bekal): This 9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala and is the moolasthanam(original abode) of Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sri. Padmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
Valiaparamba (30 Kms from Bekal): This perhaps is the most scenic backwater stretch in Kerala . Fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, Valiaparamba is fast turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises. 
Pandiyan Kallu
A rock rising in the sea about 2 km from theTrikkannad temple,Pandiyan Kallu is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers.Legend has it that the ship of one of the Pandiya Kings who attacked the Thrikkannad temple was converted into a rock.
Edneer Mutt (10 km north east of Kasargod). The Mutt of Edneer renowned as a seat of art and learning belongs to the Sankaracharya tradition.

Bela Church: The Our Lady of Sorrows church popularly known as Bela Church is located 15 kilometers from Kasaragod town. It is the oldest church in this district believed to be constructed in 1890 AD. This Gothic style Roman Catholic Church is now under the Manglore Diocese and recently the Church celebrated its centenary and renovated.

Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple: One of the leading Durga temples in the state, the  Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in Muliyar Village near Bovikanam, 10 kilometers from Kasaragod town. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Durga Parameshwari. The special feature of the temple is the daily Annadanam, which consists of giving food among the devotees. Tuesdays and Fridays are the auspicious days at this temple and the temple become crowded on those days. Devotees pray here for better living and prosperous future. The annual festival of this temple falls on February-March and lasts for 7 days.

Mallikarjuna Temple, Kasargod: It is one of the most important Siva temples in the district. It is believed that the idol here was adorned by Arjuna. The annual festival of this temple falls on March, lasts 5 days and attracts a huge crowd. The temple is located at the heart of the town near Taluk office.

Varikulam: Varikulam is located 10 kilometers from the Kolathur Village on the banks of Chandragiri River (Payaswini River) One can find more such architectural forms here like in Ummichipoyil. The main attractions here are rock cut caves including beds, benches, carved door frames with funerary offerings and the vary majestic umbrella stones (Kuda kallu in Malayalam). Nowadays historians and archeologists around the world counting these places as important. These two places, Ummichipoyil and Varikulam are under the control of the Archeological Survey of India.

Ummichipoyil: The place Ummichipoyil with historical importance is located near Karithalam village on the banks of the Nileswaram River. You can see ruins from the Megalithic era here. Several rock cut caves, known as 'Muniyara' in local language, are here with certain antiquity that makes this place important than other archeological forms in Kerala. One can see rock pillars, benches, and beds inside the cave. It is observed that these monuments are at least 2000 years old. Its an ideal place for History and Archeology lovers. The place is located around 23 km from Nileshwaram and is easily accessible.

Madiyankulam Durga Temple: The Madiyankulam Durga Temple dedicated to Sree Bhadrakaali is located at Kanhangad in Hosdurg. The temple is famous for the 'Bhooth Dance' (Monster dance) performed here during the annual festivals in May-June and December-January.

Sree Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor: The Sree Mahalingeswara Temple is located at a small village namely Adoor which is 45 kilometers far from Kasaragod town on southern banks of the Payaswini River. This ancient temple has Lord Siva as the presiding deity.  The temple has inscriptions written in Kannada language belongs to the 8th century AD. It is observed that the scripts belong to the era of Western Chalukya KIng Kirthivarman II.

Ranipuram: The dense forest area Ranipuram is located 85 kilometers from Kasaragod town and lies 750 m (2,461 feet) above sea level adjacent to the Bhagamandala forest range in Karnataka. The land Ranipuram is famous with the dense evergreen forests, mansoon woods and beautiful grasslands. This place was formerly known as Madathumala until the 1970 and later the land was purchased by the Kottayam Catholic Diocese for the purpose of people’s settlement. The early settlers named the place as Ranipuram in memory of Virgin Mary. This place is a fantastic option for trekking. This scenic Ranipuram forest with rich in flora and fauna attracts a lot of visitors abroad. 
 
Kanwatheertha Beach: The Kanwatheertha Beach is located 3 kilometers from Manjeswaram and is easily accessible. This charming lagoon is a ideal place only for tranquil lovers but also for fun loving people. What makes this beach more attractive is the massive pool-like formation of the sea on the beach, which is ideal for swimming. 


Possadigumpe: Possadigumpe is a small mountain located 18 kilometers east of Mangalpady in Dharmathadka and 30 kilometers northeast of Kasaragod town. The hillock is located 1060 feet above sea level. This is an ideal place for trekking. The facilities here are minimal. If you are trying to reach the hillock by bus you will have to trek 5 kilometer from the last bust stop to the top of the hillock. It is a fest growing tourist spot in this region and an ideal place for tranquil lovers.

Hosdurg / Kanhangad Fort: Kanhangad is renowned for its chain of forts built by Somashekara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty, and the most attractive is Hosdurg Fort. Several public offices are located inside the fort. The famous temple Karpooreshwara temple is attached to this fort. The fort is located 15 km away from Bekal at Kanhangad and is easily accessible. The Nithyanandashram lies near to the fort. 
MALIK DINAR MOSQUE :Over the years, Kasargod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Ibn Dinar. The mosque, Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located at Thalangara. It contains the grave of Malik Ibn Mohammed, one of the descendants of Malik Ibn Dinar and the place is sacred to Muslims.