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Kanhangad

Kanhangad is a major commercial and cultural town in Kasaragod district, Keralam, positioned between Kasaragod and Kannur along the northern Keralam coast. Visitors use it as a gateway to Hosdurg Fort, Nithyananda Ashram, Anandashram, Manjapothi Hills and nearby temples. Local Theyyam traditions, art institutions and a varied landscape of hills, streams and coastal areas add to its tourism appeal.

DistrictKasaragod
PIN Code671315
Place NameKanhangad
Place TypeTown
LocalityKanhangad
TalukHosdurg

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About Kanhangad

Kanhangad is one of the principal towns of Kasaragod district and an important transport and commercial centre in northern Keralam. Keralam Tourism describes the town as strategically placed between Mangaluru and Kannur and notes a landscape of coconut palms, hills and streams, with the Arayi River passing through the area. Kanhangad is also valuable to travellers because several notable attractions are concentrated nearby: Hosdurg Fort, Nithyananda Ashram, Anandashram, Manjapothi Hills and important temples can all form part of a local circuit.

The town is associated with Theyyam and other North Malabar folk forms, while the Keralam Lalithakala Akademi adds an institutional art connection. Kanhangad itself is therefore best understood as both a destination and a practical base for exploring southern and eastern Kasaragod. Its railway station, road links, markets and accommodation options make it convenient for visitors continuing toward Bekal, Nileshwaram or the Western Ghats.

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Kanhangad is a key Kasaragod town and tourism base for Hosdurg Fort, spiritual ashrams, hill viewpoints, temples, Theyyam culture and nearby coastal and highland attractions.

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Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-09-09

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