Hosdurg Fort, Kanhangad

Name: Hosdurg Fort
Address: Kanhangad, India

#4 among attractions in Kanhangad

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Hosdurg Fort is a fort in Kanhangad which is part of Kasaragod district in Kerala state. Hosdurg Fort with its round bastion looks imposing from a distance. Somashekara Nayaka from the Keladi Nayaka dynasty of Ikkeri built this fort. The place is made well known by the Nithyanandasram with 45 caves. The fort is now in ruins, but located nearby is a school and some government offices. ()

Local name: होसदुर्गCoordinates: 12°18'33"N, 75°5'38"E

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Hosdurg Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple, Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple, Thayannur, Kalichanadukkam.

3.1 miN
Temple
Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple, Kanhangad
79 min walk • Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple is located near Kanhangad in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the most prominent Hindu temples in Kasargod district, and is some 500 years old. It is dedicated to deity Kshetrapalakan Eswaran, the mother Goddess known as Kalarathri Amma.
~830 ftE
Temple
Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple, Kanhangad
5 min walk • The Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple is foremost temple of Gowda Saraswatha Brahmins in and around Kanhangad. The prathishta ceremonies began in 1864 A.D. and in 1865 A.D. on Akshaya Trithiya the prathishta of main deity Sri Laxmi Venkatesha was completed by the divine hands of Srimad Bhuvanendra Thirtha Swamiji.
0.7 miS
Area
Thayannur, Kanhangad
18 min walk • Thayannur is a small village situated in the Kasaragod district of Kerala in India. It is located on the way between Kanhangad and Kalichanadukkam. It is situated at the junction of two routes, one towards Kanhangad, and second one towards Nileshwar.
0.7 miS
Town
Kalichanadukkam, Kanhangad
18 min walk • Kalichanadukkam or Adukkam is a small town situated in the Kasaragod district of Kerala in India. Located between Nileshwar and Vellarikundu, it is 15 km from Nileshwaram, 25 km from Kanhangad, and 15 km from Vellarikkundu.
3.8 miSE
Universities and schools
Nehru College, Nileshwaram
98 min walk • Nehru Arts and Science College also known as Nehru College, Kanhangad, is a post-graduate and graduate college in Kanhangad affiliated to the Kannur University.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hosdurg Fort?

Nearby attractions include Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple, Kanhangad (5 min walk), Kalichanadukkam, Kanhangad (18 min walk), Thayannur, Kanhangad (18 min walk).

Hosdurg Fort, Kanhangad

Facts and practical information

Hosdurg Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple, Kanhangad

Sri Laxmi Venkatesh Temple, Kanhangad

Thayannur, Kanhangad

Kalichanadukkam, Kanhangad

Nehru College, Nileshwaram

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hosdurg Fort?