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Hill
Stations
Kasaragod
is an evergreen magic world of hill stations. The tropical
jungles on these mist-clad hills are home to exotic
wildlife, including some endangered species. Punctuating the
lush landscapes is tinkling streams and breathtaking
waterfalls.
Kottancherry
(60
km north east of Kanhangad) Near Konnakkad: This scenic
hill station covered with grassland, spice plantation, rain
forests are ideal for trekking.
Ranipuram
(65 km from Kasaragod town): Situated 750 m above sea level,
Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied
vegetation - evergreen shola forests, monsoon forests and
grasslands. Wild elephants can be seen wandering on the top
of the mountains. DPTC, Kasaragod have constructed some
cottages in this hill station, which is available for
tourists for stay.
Possadigumpe
(18
km east of Mangalpady in Dharmathadka): This is an ideal
picnic spot, located on a hillock 1060 ft. above sea level.
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