Ranipuram is a hill station and a major trekking location in Kasargod District of Kerala, situated 750 m above sea level. Which is almost near the border between Kerala and Karnataka. Ranipuram is at a distance of about 55 Km from Kanhangad. There is parking place at the base of hill where you can park your vehicles. In order to reach the top of the Ranipuram hill, one hour trekking through the forest is required. Trekkers should carry enough water and food. An entry fee of Rupees 30 have to pay per head. If you are visiting during Rainy season carry enough salt to get rid of Leeches.
KANHANGAD - MAVUNGAL - EZHAMAIL - ODAYANCHAL - RAJAPURAM - MALAKKALLU - PANATHADI - RANIPURAM.
Regular bus services are available from Kanhangad to Panathadi.Jeep services to Ranipuram are readily available from Panathady