Ranipuram: Kasaragod's very own Ootty

Ranipuram is one of the most popular tourism centres in Kasaragod. Known as the Ootty of Kasaragod, Ranipuram is a dream come true for trekking enthusiasts. We begin our trip from the DTPC Guest house Panathadi, which is 10kms away. Our route takes us through a forest for over five kilometers and then a steep climb of two kilometers to the top of Manimala. The trek is through a dense jungle. There are elephants in this forest. Wild boars, monkeys and deers have made these forests their home. If you are in luck, you will spot the wildlife as you walk by. And as the saying goes, we are letting these pictures do the talking. It was around 12 in the noon when we reached the hills. The mist was gently rolling and we could barely see what was there in front of us. As you walk from the DTPC guest house, you see the greens - in different hues. Ranipuram is almost near the border between Kerala and Karnataka. And from up under the skies, it seems near yet, so far. The mist is pretty thick even after the sun comes up. This photo was taken at 10 am. The gentle drizzle adds a natural charm to a whole different world out here on the top. It is green, lush green. And it is home for the rare medicinal plants and orchids. There are different kinds of butterflies that fly from one flower to another. A view of the Paanathur village from the hills. If these pictures won't tempt you to consider travelling to Ranipuram, we guess nothing else will.