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Ranipuram
Located 85 km from Kasargod town, Ranipuram is a beautiful mountain
terrain known for trekking. It is located 750m above sea level on the Western
Ghats in Kasargod district. Covered with evergreen shola woods, monsoon forests
and grasslands, this beautiful land is known for its trekking trails. Ranipuram
was earlier known as Madathumala and its extensive forests merge into those of
Karnataka. Wild elephants can be seen wandering on the mountain tops here.
Tourist
cottages provide comfortable stay on the hills. Jeep and bus services are available
from Panathady and Kanhangad in Kasargod town. Ranipuram in its natural beauty
is comparable to Ooty - a popular hill station in South India.
How
to Reach
Air: Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasargod; Karipur International
Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasargod.
Rail: Kasargod, about
85 km from Ranipuram, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.
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