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Beypoor river, to Beypoor on the coast. The " Koondah 

 Ghaut," having, however, obtained a preference over this Hne, 

 for the journey to Calicut, &c. the tappal runners have lately 

 been taken off it, and posted along the other ; in consequence 

 of which, the ferries, by which several large streams are crossed, 

 are not now regularly attended ; and, through the absence of a 

 constant and sustained traffic along the line, the jungle is 

 encroaching and becoming rank and dangerous. The public 

 bungalows also, along this line, are badly situated as regards 

 health ; but this will soon be obviated by the erection of new 

 ones, in open spaces, clear of the encroachments of the jungle, 

 and free from fever. It is much to be regretted that this road 

 should be allowed to fall into disuse, as the line is a most con- 

 venient one for reaching the Hills from the coast by Calicut, 

 where all invalids from Bombay now land ; and the ghauti 

 being a short one, and on a very good trace, can be easily and 

 economically kept in repair. 



There is another approach to Goodaloor from the Mala- 

 bar Coast, by Manantoddy and Sultan's battery, which is 

 •used ; but, until improvements, now in contemplation, are 

 made, will be but little frequented. 



A third road strikes in at Goodaloor in Mysore ; setting 

 out from Calicut, it passes by Nellumboor, and ascends the 

 Carcoor Pass 12 miles from Goodaloor. This is considered 

 the proper trace for a road to the Water Carriage on the 

 Beypoor river, and the trace has been ordered by Govern- 

 ment. 



A new approach is projected in this direction, to commence 

 from the nearest point on the Beypoor river where it is navi- 

 gable, and to ascend to the Wynaad Plateau by the valley 

 of the present Carcoor Pass, and thence, (whilst a direct road 

 will be carried to Uppacadoo, so as to form a communication 



