About Gitanjali Heritage
India as a country has a rich tradition of hospitality as the guest has
been accorded a very high status in the Indian ethos. Gitanjali Heritage
draws from the Indian traditions as well as the from the management
tradition of the British Raj era and therefore the welcome accorded to you
as a result knows no bounds. It is a 65 years old heritage home which was
earlier known as Kodoth House.
Location
The Gitanjali Heritage is located at Panayal at Kasargod district in north
Kerala. You can reach Gitanjali Heritage by rail and road routes pretty
easily. Kasargod and Kanhagad are the two nearest railway stations which are
15 km away from the homestay. Mangalore is the nearest airport which is
located 65 km to the north.
Recreation and Sightseeing
Recreation
You won't find us wanting in this aspect at least as we strive to make your
visit to Kerala rich with the varied cultural experiences. The place Panyal
itself has a rich and diverse cultural history. Theyyam is among
the oldest ritualistic art form which is spectacular in artistry and
symbolism. Another classical art form, Yakshagan is very popular in
Kasargod. We will make arrangements to introduce you to these art forms.
Sightseeing
Bekal Fort
It is the largest fort in Kasargod and its history is related to the
Vijayanagara empire. The temple within the fort is known as Anjaneya Temple
whereas the mosque outside is built by Tipu Sultan. Tourism promotional
activities are now taking place so that the place may become more popular.
Kappil Beach
The beach is only 6 km away from the Bekal Fort. There is a cliff nearby
which is known as Kodi cliff which affords you a panoramic view of the vast
seas.
Fooding and Lodging
Fooding
Those staying in the Gitanjali Heritage can savour delightful traditional
Indian cuisine here, and the North Kerala specialities are definitely going
to have a prime place in the menu.
Lodging
It is a two storeyed heritage home where you can choose to stay in single
or double bedrooms which are pretty well furnished accommodations that come
complete with all modern amenities. There are three large living halls which
give you a feel of the traditional Kerala and you can use these for business
meetings as well.
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