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Perinthalmanna
Spend one full day in Perinthalmanna to see its temples, hill viewpoint and sample Malabar food; half a day works for a limited town visit.
Perinthalmanna, known as Kerala's hospital city, offers a compact cluster of historic temples, a lively food street and easy bus/auto‑rickshaw transport. A single day lets you visit the main sights and try local cuisine without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCJ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Perinthalmanna112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Perinthalmanna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and keep belongings secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCCJ Calicut International Airport (Kondotty) (≈30 km (19 mi) north, taxi or bus to town (check)).CCJ Calicut International Airport (Kondotty) (≈19 mi (30 km) north, taxi or bus to town (check)).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws and KSRTC buses run frequently; most attractions are within 5 km (3.1 mi) of the town centre…Autorickshaws and KSRTC buses run frequently; most attractions are within 3.1 mi (5 km) of the town centre…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CCJ Calicut International Airport (Kondotty) (≈30 km (19 mi) north, taxi or bus to town (check))CCJ Calicut International Airport (Kondotty) (≈19 mi (30 km) north, taxi or bus to town (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Perinthalmanna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autorickshaws and KSRTC buses run frequently; most attractions are within 5 km of the town centre, but outlying sights such as Kodikuthimala and Poonthanam Illam require an auto or bus ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Angadippuram Temple Town
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Auto‑rickshaw or bus, about 5 km (3.1 mi), 10 minAuto‑rickshaw or bus, about 3.1 mi (5 km), 10 min
Visit Thirumandhankunnu Bhagavathi Temple, the main temple in the former capital of Valluvanad.
Kodikuthimala Viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈15 min round trip (check)
Auto‑rickshaw, distance unknown (check), about 8 min (check)
Scenic hill at 2,000 ft offering valley views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
E. K. Lodge
Near traffic junction, basic rooms
Hi Ton Hotel
Calicut Road, mid‑range
Metro Tourist Home
Angadippuram, budget guesthouse
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse bed1 × 1 night × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Meal (non‑veg restaurant)1 × ₹250 · check | ₹250 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹200 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,200 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,200≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (non‑veg restaurant) | ₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Monsoon rains may disrupt bus schedules.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US consulate is in Kochi; Indian nationals can seek assistance from the nearest police station.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Calicut Airport → Perinthalmanna (taxi): ≈ ₹800–₹1,200, 45 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹120–₹150
Say or show
- ക്ഷമിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- ഇത് എത്രയാണ്? — How much is this? (ith ethraanu?)
- ബാത്ത്റൂം എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bathroom? (bathroom evideya?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Perinthalmanna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in nearby Malappuram for broader cultural sites.
- Combine with a day in Nilambur (forest and waterfalls).
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