Posadigumpe, Monolithic hill in Manjeshwaram, Kerala, India
Posadigumpe is a monolithic hill located in the Dharmathadka region, rising to about 487 meters above sea level. From the summit, views extend across the landscape toward the Arabian Sea and toward Mangalore city.
Posadigumpe is the northernmost point of Kerala above 1,000 feet, at 1,060 feet (about 488 m) above sea level. A survey point of the Great Trigonometrical Survey lies on the hill. The hill is promoted as a picnic spot by DTPC Kasaragod under Kerala Tourism, and its development as a tourist attraction has been proposed.
Malayalam and Tulu are the main languages of the area around the hill, and residents also speak Havyaka, Byari, Konkani and Kannada. The village falls in the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency, part of the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency in Kasaragod district.
The hill is accessible via National Highway 66, with entry points near Bandyodu or Uppala and parking available at the base. Visiting during clear weather days gives the best views, as morning mist or rain can limit visibility.
A point on the hill is part of the Great Trigonometrical Survey, the British survey network that mapped the subcontinent. At 1,060 feet, Posadigumpe is the northernmost point in Kerala above 1,000 feet above mean sea level, which is why it was chosen for the survey.
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