Ranipuram Hill Station

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Sight Address : Ranipuram is located about 48 kilometres (30 mi) east of Kanhangad on the Panathoor road branching off at Panathady. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ranipuram is a hill station located in Kasaragod district and is at a height of 750 m above sea level. Earlier this place was called as Madathumala and was later renamed in the 1970s as Ranipuram. Ranipuram is considered as the Ooty of Kasaragod. Ranipuram hill is a part of Panathady reserve forest. It is bordered by Thalacauvery wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. Trekking can be done in this hill station and the view of the area from the top of the hills is spectacular. The top of the hill is called as ‘Mani’ and from the hill top one could see the beautiful grass covered surrounding hills and low lying areas. This place is actually left unexplored and it will be a treat for the bird watchers and nature lovers. There are more than 200 species of birds in Ranipuram hills. Ranipuram is known for its grasslands, evergreen and shola forests and houses a wide variety of flora and fauna. Lots of elephants can be seen wandering through the mountains.

Ranipuram, Kasargod

HistoryEdit

Ranipuram, popular for trekking, was known as Madathumala till 1970. It is at a height of around 780 m above sea level and close to the forest range of Bhagamandala.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

December to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses.

Bus : Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads. Private and KSRTC Buses are available, local bus service system is cheap serving passengers at Rs 6 per km.

Train : Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state.

Air : Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions and have the minimum fare of Rs 15 and Rs 5 addidtion to every kilometers.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry items such as camera, binoculars, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights.
Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

Use bottled water, as tap water is not so safe even though it’s purified.
While in trains or buses, do not interact with lone strangers, or at least not more than normal, and it’s absolutely important not to eat or drink anything which they offer. However, interactions with families are considered to be safer.

HelplineEdit

Police Control Room, Kasargod : 100/ 04994-222960.
Kasargod Fire Station : 0497-2706900
Arimala Hospital & Trauma Centre Kottachery, Kanhangad Kazaragod : 04994-2702260