Chithari | Yo! Treks - Adventure camps, trekking, climbing, caving and other outdoor activities in India

Home

Sahyadri

Beaches

Chithari

The Chithari Beach is a beautiful beach with vast sandy shores, dotted by green trees. It looks absolutely untouched by time and you will feel like you have reached a magical land. While in Kasargod, Chithari beach should be on your list as one the places that you must visit. If you like staying away from urban centers and crowds thronging beaches, then this is the place for you. The Chithari beach in Kerala is still unexplored and you won't find many tourists there.

Fact File

Location: 50 km south of Mangalore

Distance from major cities:
Mangalore - 50 km

Latitude: 12°35'64"N
Longitude: 75°05'50"E

Best time to visit: Throughout the year.

JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps.

top

Attractions

The Beach -
The beach has a historic fort located on its borders, known as the Bekal fort. Though mostly in ruins, it makes a great place for a quiet moment with nature. The island is accessible by a boat and you may find some boatmen and locals sitting here and there to take you to the island. This beach is being promoted as a part of Bekal Tourism Project and is soon to become a hot tourist destination.

topReaching There

By Air -
Nearest airport is at Mangalore at a distance of 50 kilometers. Another one is at Kozhikode at a distance of 200 kilometers.
By Rail -
Nearest railway station is at Kanhangad at a distance of 5 kilometers.
By Road -
Easily accessible by a wide network of roadways, linking it with major towns and cities of Kerala.

topAccommodation

Variety of hotels available at Mangalore and Kanhangad to suit every budget.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 September 2007 )

< Prev		Next >