Nileshwaram, the cultural center of Kasargod district is situated around 40kms south of Kasargod town in Hosdurg taluk. This quiet and peaceful town is renowned for its delightful backwaters, meandering rivers and tranquil beaches. The place was the seat of the Nileshwar Rajas who inhered in the family unit of Kolathris and their palace (Nileshwaram Palace), today operates as a folklore centre of the Department of Archeology. At the center of the palace building, there is a big pond where swimming practice and competitions are held. 

The town is also famous for its numerous shrines called 'kavu', several yoga and cultural centers which offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments like mud and herbal baths.