This is the combination of the small rivers from Cherambe, Thayakolam, and Pulloor in the Kasargode district and meets the Arabian Sea in the west.Chittari River originates from Chettiamchal at an elevation of 91 m and flows through Kasaragode and drains into Arabian Sea. Its main tributaries are Kalnad, Bekal and Chittarithode.Bekal River originates from Kaniyadka. It has a catchment area of 48 Km2. Kalnad River arises from Chattanchal with a catchment area of 32 Km2.It has a catchment area of 145 Km2.Chithari, a coastal village in Kasargod District, is located 4 km north of Kanhangad city. The name Chithari means 'place surrounded by river'. As the name suggests, the Chithari River originates from the eastern hills and surrounds the village from three sides and drains into the Arabian Sea. In earlier days the river-sea joining lands were abundant with these forests. The Bekal Fort is 5 km away.Kudru - Island a deposit of sediment at the mouth of a river or tidal inlet or island formed by sediment at the mouth of Chittari river.This island is very beautiful and so it is a favourite tourist spot. This place is famous for Sri Kudru Mookambika Temple.
lace for you. The Chithari beach in Kerala is still unexplored and you won't find many tourists there.Nearest railway station is at Kanhangad at a distance of 5 kilometers.
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.
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