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Voykit pocket guide · India
Iritty
Spend a half‑day exploring Iritty’s temples and forest; stay overnight only if you need a rest before heading to Mysore or Madikeri.
Iritty is a hill town in Kerala’s Kannur district, known for its temples, the historic Iritty Bridge and nearby forest. It is reachable by bus from Kannur and Mysore, and the nearest airport is Kannur International (CNN). A day covers the main sights; an extra night adds comfort and time to relax in local cafés.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 · High ₹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 100 · Fire and ambulance 101
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Kulukki Sarbath (drink at Iritty Bridge Café) | ₹30 |
| Rice porridge with veg fries (Hameediya Hotel) | ₹50 |
| Lunch at M2H Lodge cafe | ₹70 |
| Fruit salad at Alaska Icecream Palace | ₹60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CNN · Kannur International Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) north of Irittyabout 19 mi (30 km) north of Iritty
Typical fares
- Kannur Airport → Iritty (taxi)
- about ₹800–₹1,000, 30 min (check)
- Autorickshaw 5 km
- ≈₹75
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
Autorickshaws charge ₹15 per km; buses ₹7 for three km; shared jeeps to limited spots; noisy motorcycles common on village roads.
See and do
Known for
- Koorumba Bhagavathi Temple
- Kottiyoor Temple (Vysakha festival in June)
- Mahavishnu Temple
- Iritty Bridge (British‑era landmark)
- Periya Forest (biodiversity hotspot)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Periya Forest | Bus from Iritty to Wayanad road (≈42 km (26 mi)), then walkBus from Iritty to Wayanad road (≈26 mi (42 km)), then walk | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Kottiyoor Temple | Shared jeep or bus to Kottiyoor (≈33 km (21 mi))Shared jeep or bus to Kottiyoor (≈21 mi (33 km)) | ≈1 h |
| Madikeri | Bus to Kannur (≈30 km (19 mi)) then train to Mysore and bus to MadikeriBus to Kannur (≈19 mi (30 km)) then train to Mysore and bus to Madikeri | ≈4 h total |
Sleep
- Soorya Hotel and Bar
- 2000 ₹ per night; near Iritty Bridge, parking available
- M2H Lodge
- 400 ₹ per night; 200 m from Calicut Road, lift and cafe
- Z.Square Lodge
- 900 ₹ per night; near the bus station
- PWD Rest House Government Lodge
- government‑run, price check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षमाइएँkshamaaiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ?kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop kahaan 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
- Autorickshaw rates are fixed per kilometre; negotiate before boarding.
- Buses are cheap but may be crowded during peak hours.
- Motorcycle traffic can be noisy and chaotic on narrow streets.
Generally safe; keep an eye on traffic, store valuables securely, and avoid isolated forest trails after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Iritty yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Koorumba Bhagavathi Temple
- Kottiyoor Temple (Vysakha festival in June)
- Mahavishnu Temple
- Iritty Bridge (British‑era landmark)
- Periya Forest (biodiversity hotspot)
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 – Iritty coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Iritty, revision 5171047 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5171047
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/iritty). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.