Major city · India
Puthanathani
Stop in Puthanathani for a few hours while traveling NH‑66; a half‑day visit is enough.
Puthanathani is a small commercial town on Kerala's NH‑66, best explored in a few hours for its markets, nearby waterfall and easy road connections.
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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
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Puthanathani100 ▾
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 Puthanathani, 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 day visits; watch traffic on NH‑66 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 numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (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.
- AirportCCJ Calicut International Airport (33 km (21 mi) north, bus or taxi).CCJ Calicut International Airport (21 mi (33 km) north, bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire an auto‑rickshaw; local buses run along NH‑66.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (tea shop)₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet food (vada, banana fritters)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedSouparnika Inn, a night, per person₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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 (33 km (21 mi) north, bus or taxi)CCJ Calicut International Airport (21 mi (33 km) north, bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
Puthanathani: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw; local buses run along NH‑66. Taxis available at the main junction.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kottakkal
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Auto‑rickshaw or bus, about 9 km (5.6 mi) northAuto‑rickshaw or bus, about 5.6 mi (9 km) north
Ayurveda town, famous for Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala.
Tirur
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Train from nearby Tirur station (13 km (8.1 mi)) or busTrain from nearby Tirur station (8.1 mi (13 km)) or bus
Railway hub and beach nearby.
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.
Souparnika Inn
₹1,000 per night, on Calicut Road
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
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Souparnika Inn1 × 1 night × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,800 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,800≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food (vada, banana fritters) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee (tea shop) | ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw per km | ₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Hala Mall clothing item | ₹200–800 (≈ US$3–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on NH‑66 during peak hours; allow extra time.
- Waterfall paths can be slippery after rain; check local signs.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Mumbai; other nations use the embassy in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Calicut Airport → Puthanathani bus: about ₹250 (≈ US$3), 45 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹75
Say or show
- क्षमायाचना — Excuse me / Sorry (kṣamāyācanā)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavāda)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yah kitnā hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (śaucālay kahān hai?)
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 Puthanathani. 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 1 area 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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