Dandeli
Because of the people from different regions and religions reside here in Dandeli, so one can experience the charm and melody of different types of languages. The main among them are Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayam, Konkani and Kannada.
Food at Dandeli is not at all a big issue as there are numerous resorts and hotels there offering you Indian, Continental and multi-cuisines too with a delicious mouth-watering taste.
Goa
The Culture of Goan Catholics is a blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures. After the Portuguese arrived Goa in 1510, they adopted the Portuguese culture but retained their Hindu caste system and few other customs and traditions. Rice with fishcurry is the staple diet in Goa.Goan cuisine is renowned for its rich variety of fish dishes cooked with elaborate recipes. Coconut and coconut oil is widely used in Goan cooking along with chili peppers, spices and vinegar giving the food a unique flavour. Pork and beef dishes such as Vindaloo,Xacuti and Sorpotel are cooked for major occasions among the Catholics. An exotic Goan vegetable stew, known as Khatkhate, is a very popular dish during the celebrations of festivals, Hindu and Christian alike. Khatkhate contains at least five vegetables, fresh coconut, and special Goan spices that add to the aroma.
Chikmagaluru
The history of Chikmagalur is dates back to the medieval era. This quaint and peaceful little town in south-western part of Karnataka is engaged with numerous legends. One of such tales is that the city was given as a dowry to the younger daughter of the historical figure Rukmangada, the chief of Sakrepatna. Hence, the name ‘Chikmagalur’ which means ‘town of the younger daughter’ in native Kannada language. Chikmagalur is considered to be a place which originated during the early reign of the Hoysalas, who ruled the southern part of India for over two centuries.
Ranipuram
“The Ranipuram forest should be declared as a wild life sanctuary by Kerala forest department to merge with borders of Thalakavery wild life sanctuary in Karnataka. The proposed Ranipuram Wildlife Sanctuary may protect and maintain overall biodiversity of the area in a better way.The proposed Ranipuram Wildlife sanctuary will be a boon to tourism development in Kasaragod district.
“The Ranipuram hill station which falls in Panathady reserve forest is an ideal area to convert a wild life sanctuary.”The nearby reserve forest such as Kottanchery, eleri and malom can be club with each other to have a bigger area of 50 sq.km km of forest. Once it is declared as a wild life sanctuary, it will be a big tourist attraction of this district along with Ranipuram hill station and ecotourism.