Tour to Ranipuram

Tour to Ranipuram

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Language: Malayalam, Kannada

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Std Code: 04994

Introduction:

Ranipuram is a small green village atop a mountain with sprawling acres of greenery all around. A tour to Ranipuram, one of the sleepy villages of Kerala will refresh your spirits and rejuvenate your senses. Located near the Kasargod Town, Ranipuram is a beautiful mountain village famous for its grasslands, monsoon forests and trekking trails. The forests are the home of wild elephants that can be seen on the mountains of Ranipuram.

Location of Ranipuram:

Ranipuram is 85km from Kasargod Town.

Nearest Airport to Kasargod: Mangalore Airport is 50km while Kochi Airport is 420km to the south of Kasargod.

Nearest Railway Station to Kasargod: Kasargod has its own railway station linked to various parts of the city.

Best Time to Visit: The Best Time to Visit Ranipuram is from September to March.

History:

A tour to Ranipuram will reveal that it is a small place in the Kasargod district. The virgin forests of Ranipuram on the Western Ghats earlier used to be known as Madathumala. During the 1970s it was brought by the Catholic diocese of Kottayam from the Kandoth family who used to be the local landlords of this place. The new occupants named it in the name of the virgin mother. The Theyyam dance which colors the green mountains is the traditional dance to please the mother goddess.

Tourist Attractions:

Ranipuram is the mountain village which is at a height of 750m above sea level. Often compared to Ooty, Ranipuram is a bit warmer. Known for its beautiful forests and adventurous trekking routes, Ranipuram Tours attracts all the nature lovers. The Ranipuram Forests has long been traveled by the nature lovers and trekkers struggling through the cut steps. From the highest point in Ranipuram, the panoramic view of the landscape and acres of green valleys are a treat for your eyes.