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A historic coastal town in Kasargod known for the ruins of Kumbala Fort, a prominent temple, and the scenic confluence of a river and the sea.
Kumbala is a small coastal town in the Kasargod district of Kerala, situated at the point where the Kumbala River joins the Arabian Sea. The town offers a look into the region's past, primarily through the remains of the Kumbala Fort. This fort, though now in ruins, sits on a small hillock and provides wide views of the surrounding landscape and the estuary. Visitors can walk through the laterite-stone remnants of the fort walls and structures, imagining its former strategic importance.
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Kumbala Fort Road, Kumbla, Kasaragod, Kumbala, Kasargod, Kerala, India
Air
Mangalore International Airport (IXE) is the nearest airport, located about 45 km away. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Kumbala by taxi.
Train
Kumbala has a small railway station (KMQ) for passenger trains. The nearest major railway station is Kasargod (KGQ), about 12 km away, which is well-connected to major cities like Mangalore, Kochi, and Mumbai.
Road
Kumbala is located on National Highway 66 (formerly NH-17), which connects Mumbai to Kanyakumari. It is easily accessible by road from Kasargod (12 km) and Mangalore (35 km). KSRTC and private buses frequently operate on this route.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws are readily available for local travel within Kumbala. Local buses connect the town with nearby villages and Kasargod city center. Taxis can be hired from Kasargod for a more comfortable journey.
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