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Ranipuram is a hill station located within Kasargod district of Kerala state [Panathady Panchayat, Hosdurg Taluk], south India. It is located about 48 kilometres (30 mi) east of Kanhangad on the Panathoor road branching off at Panathady and lies 750 m (2,460 ft) above sea level adjacent to Bhagamandala forest range. Panathady-Ranipuram 10 km. Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetation – evergreen shola woods, monsoon forests and grasslands. This area was formerly known as Madathumala. The extensive forests of Madathumala merge with the forests of Karnataka. Ranipuram in its natural beauty is comparable to Ooty. Wild elephants can be seen wandering on the top of the mountains. Jeep services to Ranipuram are readily available from Panathady, which is linked to Kanhangad by frequent bus services. Accommodation: DTPC cottages.

Hill station, Ranipuram

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Category : Nature & Sanctuary

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 671532

STD Code: 4672

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit: Oct – Mar

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Ranipuram is a hill station located within Kasargod district of Kerala state [Panathady Panchayat, Hosdurg Taluk], south India. It is located about 48 kilometres east of Kanhangad on the Panathoor road branching off at Panathady and lies 750 m above sea level adjacent to Bhagamandala forest range. Panathady-Ranipuram 10 km.Ranipuram Wildlife sanctuary is an accumulation of grassy hills, a bio-diversity hotspot near Panathady town and lies on the Kerala-Karnataka border. Ranipuram was previously known as Madathumala. The wildlife sanctuary is linked to Kanhangad by Kanhangad-Panathur state highway. The proposed wildlife sanctuary of Kanhangad consists of an assortment of flora and fauna that are common only to the Western Ghats. This biodiversity hotspot still remains unexplored completely and there is a lot to study around it. It merges with the Talacauvery wildlife sanctuary. Ranipuram hill station falls in Panathady reserve and is the only spot in the district were we can find the Shola forest. Sholas are patches of stunted evergreen tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest found in valleys amid rolling grassland in the higher mountain regions of south India.

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By Air : The nearest airport is Mangalore, and the airport lies around fifty kilometers away from the town of Ranipuram. Buses to Ranipuram can be taken up once you have landed in Mangalore.

By Train : Trains in Ranipuram can be taken from a railway station that lies around forty eight kilometers away from the town. The railway station in the town of Kanhangad is the nearest railway station to Ranipuram, and trains from here ply to all the major cities including Kozhikode, Mumbai and Mangalore. Train fares are normally cheaper than bus fares, and the fare to travel to Mangalore will range around Rs 150 under the basic class of travel.

By Bus : Buses are frequently available from the town of Ranipuram to all the surrounding areas, including small towns and major cities. These buses ply quite regularly, and catching a bus for travel should not be that big an issue. Bus fares will range around Rs 50 to 150, depending in the distance covered. Buses need not be booked in advance, and this is a major advantage of travelling through bus.

By Taxi : Cabs are costlier than auto rickshaws, though more luxurious. Charges may vary from Rs 350 to 500, depending on the distance involved. They do not run on meter. Cabs, autos and buses can be taken from major places like railways station and airport.
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By Other : Auto rickshaws are also available and these are safe options for night time travel. Autos run on meter and the basic fare is Rs 8 for every kilometer. Auto rickshaws do not have separate night fares.