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              A beautiful rain forest near Konnakad, the Kottancheri Hills is a part of the Western Ghats in Kasaragod district and an extension of Ranipuram wildlife sanctuary. The place is 30kms north-east of Kanhangad. The picnic centre at Kottancheri Hills makes it a favorite among the travellers. The hills are also ideal for trekking and are credited as trekker’s paradise. The nearness of the Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri mountain range of Kodaku adds to the charm of this place. The Forests of Kottancherry is packed with wildlife and merges with reserved forests of Kasaragod. Wild elephants, wild dogs, deer, wild pigs, rare birds, butterflies are all abundant here. The spot resembles much of the scenic beauty of Kodiakanal.

ANANTHAPURA LAKE TEMPLE KASARGOD

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The Ananthapuram Lake Temple is the only lake temple in Kerala, located 5 kilometers from Kumbala and 30 kilometers from Bekal in Kasaragod district in Kerala. The temple is believed to be the ‘moolasthanam’ (Original Abode) of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. The presiding deity is Sree Padmanabha (Lord Mahavishnu) in the sitting posture. The temple is believed to have been built in the 9th century AD. The temple is built in the center of the lake. Popular belief is that there is a crocodile living in the lake that is the guardian of the temple. When one dies, another crocodile appears mysteriously. The idol here worships is made of ‘Panchaloha’. The temple walls are adorned with fine murals depicting incidents and heroes in Puranas. An attracting cave is there on the temple that opens to a small pond. Interesting to note that the water level in the pond remains steady regardless of the climate. The temple is a fine example of splendid Kerala temple architecture. The temple is a must watch. The temple is well connected with the road. To reach the temple, one has to travel 11 km from Kasargod to Kumbala. From Kumbala, there is a road that leads to Badiadka, and it is a further 3 km to Naikap. The temple is located 1 km from there.  The road way to the temple is also an enchanting one.

RANIPURAM

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          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.

There are some tourist cottages by DTPC available here for the tourists. A wildlife sanctuary called Ranipuram wildlife sanctuary has been proposed by the government. The best time to visit this hill station is during the months October to March.

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District	:	Kasaragod
Nearest Bus Station	:	Kanhangad bus station
Nearest Railway Station	:	Kanhangad railway station at a distance of 40 kms
Nearest Airport	:	Mangalore International Airport at a distance of 150 kms

               
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Bekelfort

               Bekel Forte is a Giant keyhole shaped fort,the golden expanse of a beautiful beach surrounding the fort, backwaters and hill destinations and water sport facilities nearby.Its the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala. Its also a shooting location.According to Bekal Rama Nayak, a local Kannada writer, the word, Bekal is derived from the word Baliakulam, meaning Big Palace. The place is said to have been the seat of a big palace in the past. The term Baliakulam got corrupted as Bekulam and later as Bekal.A beautiful walk way has been laid for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastline and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort.The beach has been illuminated during the evening hours so that tourists can spend more time at the beach even after the sun sets.

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1)BEKEL FORT

Bekal Fort which is the largest and the best preserved fort in Kerala is on the National Highway. According to the South Canara Mannual, Bekaln fort fell into the hands of Haider Ali of Mysore in 1763 and later into the hands of the British. The sea bastions,underground tunnels and the observation tower are impressive. An old mosque is situated very near the fort which is believed to be built by Tipu Sultan. Once huge Cannin emplacements perched on hill top.
2)ANANTHAPURA LAKE TEMPLE

         The only lake temple in Kerala and the Moolasthanam (original seat) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Sri Padmanbha Swami Temple) Thiruvananthapuram. is 5 km. from Kumbla. Local belief is that Ananthapadmanabha had settled down here originally. The industrial park of KINFRA is situated here

3)KOTTANCHERI HILLS   

           The rain forest near Konnakkad 30 KM north- east of Kanhangad. Beautiful picnic centre and ideal for trekking. Thalakkaveri in the Brahmagiri mountain of Coorg is near this hills. Reflection of genetic beauty of Kodaikkanal.

4)RANIPURAM
            Ranipuram is a beautiful hill station which lies in Kasargod district in the northern part of Kerala. At 750 meters above sea level, Ranipuram is the highest point in the district.