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Voykit pocket guide · India
Manjeshwar
Spend a half‑day in Manjeshwar for a beach walk, temple sights and cheap autorickshaw rides; add a night if you need budget lodging.
Manjeshwar is a small border town in Kerala's Malabar region. Its old quarter holds temples, mosques and a beach; the new side on the highway offers eateries and a railway station. With cheap autorickshaws and a handful of budget rooms, a half‑day covers the main sights; stay overnight only for rest or to catch a slow passenger train.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- 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 / 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 |
|---|---|
| Autorickshaw (first km) | ₹20 |
| Street snack (banana chips, roasted peanuts) | ₹30–₹60 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IXE · Mangalore International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Mangalore Airport → Manjeshwar (taxi)
- ≈ ₹1,200–₹1,500, 90 km (56 mi)≈ ₹1,200–₹1,500, 56 mi (90 km)
- Autorickshaw 5 km
- ≈ ₹80 (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
Autorickshaws dominate; start at ₹20 for the first kilometre, typically under ₹100 for a short ride. Bargain on price, especially if crossing into Karnataka.
See and do
Known for
- Ananthapuram Lake Temple
- Arikkady Temple
- Bela Church
- Govind Pai Memorial College
- Anekallu Bridge
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bekal Fort | Bus from Manjeshwar to Bekal, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minBus from Manjeshwar to Bekal, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Kasaragod town centre | Local bus or autorickshaw, 15 km (9.3 mi), 30 minLocal bus or autorickshaw, 9.3 mi (15 km), 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Metro Lodge
- Near bus station, basic rooms.
- Government Rest House
- Pazhaya Manjeshwar, cheap government lodging.
- M.M. Tourist Home
- Rs 400 single room, close to railway.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | ಎಷ್ಟು?eṣṭu? |
| Thank you | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavādagaḷu |
| Where is the beach? | ಬೀಚ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿ?bīc elli? |
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 fares vary; confirm price before boarding.
- Train schedules are limited; slow passenger trains may be delayed.
- During monsoon, roads to nearby beaches can be slippery.
Manjeshwar is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and during night rides.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Manjeshwar yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ananthapuram Lake Temple
- Arikkady Temple
- Bela Church
- Govind Pai Memorial College
- Anekallu Bridge
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Manjeshwar, revision 5171032 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5171032
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Manjeshwar
ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗಿ
Please take me to this address
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance112
US Consulate in Bangalore; check for nearest Indian consular services.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/manjeshwar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.