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Voykit pocket guide · India
Pulpally
Spend 1–2 days in Pulpally: see Sita Devi temple, Veliyambam Kotta, and the scenic Bathery Road forest stretch.
Pulpally is a remote Kerala town surrounded by forest, known for tribal culture, several small temples and a scenic forest road. It can be explored in a short stay with easy bus links from nearby towns.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 112 · Fire and 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 |
|---|---|
| Meal at Indian Coffee House | ₹80–₹150 |
| Autorickshaw ride (short) | ₹30–₹60 per km |
| Minibus ticket from Mananthavady | ₹30–₹50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCJ · Kozhikode International Airport
- Bus about 2 h to Pulpally
Typical fares
- Bus Mananthavady → Pulpally
- about ₹30–₹50, 20 min (check)
- Autorickshaw within town
- ₹30–₹60 per km
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 are everywhere; minibuses are cheaper and safer for longer trips. Roads can be noisy with many bikes and cars.
See and do
Known for
- Sita Devi temple
- Veliyambam Kotta temple
- Bathery Road forest drive
- Pazhashi Smarakam
- SNDP temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalpetta | Bus from Pulpally, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Mananthavady | Bus from Pulpally, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
| Sultan Battery | Bus from Pulpally, about 25 min | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- Navins Wayanad Luxury Inn
- ₹960 per night
- Meriya Lodge
- ₹600 per night, clean bathrooms
- Tharayil Tourist Home
- ₹300 per night, basic rooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षम करेंkṣama karen |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavād |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitnā hai? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop kahān 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
- Traffic noise and rapid development can affect the quiet forest feel.
- Some temples have limited opening hours; check locally.
Pulpally is generally safe; main risks are traffic noise, occasional petty theft, and road conditions during monsoon – keep belongings close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pulpally yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sita Devi temple
- Veliyambam Kotta temple
- Bathery Road forest drive
- Pazhashi Smarakam
- SNDP temple
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 – Pulpally coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Pulpally, revision 5300584 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300584
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pulpally). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.