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Voykit pocket guide · India
Chittur
Spend a half‑day in Chittur to see the temples and wildlife sanctuary; stay overnight if you want a relaxed night.
Chittur is a small town in Palakkad District, Kerala. Its main attractions are a cluster of temples and the nearby Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Buses connect it to Palakkad, Pollachi, Coimbatore and Thrissur; the nearest railway station is Palakkad and the nearest airport is Coimbatore.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- Avoid
- Mar–May (heavy rains)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea at a local shop | ₹20–₹40 |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | ₹80–₹150 |
| Bus ticket Palakkad → Chittur | ₹50–₹100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CJB · Coimbatore International Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) by busabout 43 mi (70 km) by bus
Typical fares
- Palakkad → Chittur bus
- about ₹70, 45 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses and auto‑rickshaws are the main transport; walk 5–10 min between nearby temples.
See and do
Known for
- Bhagavathi Temple
- Chittur Kavu
- Durga temple
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary | Bus from Chittur to Parambikulam, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- C.D. Regency
- basic rooms in Anikode, close to temples
- Palakkad Heritage
- heritage‑styled lodging in Koduvayoor, 5 min drive
- Priya Hotel
- budget hotel in Puthunagaram, near bus stop
- Shree Vasta Regency
- mid‑range option in Koduvayoor
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षम करेंkṣama karēṁ |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavād |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitnā hai? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?śaucālaya kahā̃ hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules vary; check timings at the Palakkad bus depot.
- Parambikulam sanctuary entry may require a permit; verify ahead.
Generally safe; watch belongings on buses and in crowded temples.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chittur yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bhagavathi Temple
- Chittur Kavu
- Durga temple
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Chittur: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Chittur, revision 5303916 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5303916
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Chittur
इस पते पर, कृपया
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance112
Indian consulates are in nearby cities; see the India travel guide for details.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/chittur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.