The Chithari Beach is located at a distance of 5 km from Kanhangad in the Kasaragod district of Kerala. Green and beautiful, Chithari is still a virgin and unexplored destination. The island is accessible only by boat and wooden canoes that belong to the local people. A part of the Bekal Tourism Project, this backwater area possesses all the features to make it great tourist destination. The Chithari beach is a great destination for those who love peaceful vacations, away from the crowds of urban centers. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad, about 5 km and the nearest airport is Mangalore, about 50 km.