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Major city · India

Putturಪುಟ್ಟೂರು

Spend a half‑day in Puttur to see the Mahalingeshwara Temple and Bendru Theertha hot spring; add a night if you want local food and budget lodging.

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Puttur is a small town in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Its main attractions – the historic Mahalingeshwara Temple and the rare Bendru Theertha hot spring – are close to the centre and can be visited in a few hours. Budget hotels and auto‑rickshaw transport make an overnight stay easy, but a day‑trip is enough for most travellers.

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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Feb
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
IXE
Nights
0–1

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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

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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 Puttur100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency (112)112

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 Puttur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealMeal at Town Kitchen (rice, fish curry, chicken kebab)₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketBendru Theertha entryFree
  • Budget bedSimple guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

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.

Mahalingeshwara TempleBendru Theertha hot springArecanut markets
Airports
IXE Mangalore International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi), 1 h by bus)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Puttur: next 7 days

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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)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

18 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

17 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

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

Auto‑rickshaws are the main local transport; hire by the kilometre or negotiate a round‑trip fare from the bus stand.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Mangalore

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

KSRTC bus from Puttur bus stand, about 1 h 15 min

Coastal city with beaches and a market; good for a half‑day.

Dharmasthala

caution

Door to door: ≈4 h round trip

Bus to Sullia then local bus, ~2 h total

Popular pilgrimage site; plan for a full day.

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.

Hotel Hari Prasad

Budget hotel near Mahalingeshwara Temple, rooms ~₹1,200–₹1,800 per night

Town Kitchen

Very cheap meals (~₹50 lunch) and simple rooms ~₹800–₹1,200

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹1,800₹1,800
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹2,400
Auto‑rickshaw 5 km2 × ₹120 · check₹240
Puttur ↔ Mangalore bus2 × ₹250 · check₹500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹494
Trip total≈ ₹2,717 per person per day, bed included₹5,434≈ US$65

Hotel Hari Prasad or similar

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Prices of common things

Auto‑rickshaw (5 km)₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2)
Meal at Town Kitchen (rice, fish curry, chicken kebab)₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Arecanut (supari) per kg₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4)
Bendru Theertha entryFree

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Puttur is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert during monsoon floods and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
  • Roads can be slippery during monsoon; check local forecasts.
  • Bendru Theertha hot spring water is very hot – follow posted safety signs.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
General emergency (112)
112

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Putturಪುಟ್ಟೂರು

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Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire/ambulance101
  • General emergency112

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Bengaluru; nearest Indian embassy for other nationals is in New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Puttur ↔ Mangalore bus: ≈₹250, 1 h 15 min (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹120 (check)

Say or show

  • ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
  • ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
  • ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is this? (idu eshtu?)
  • ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stand? (bus nildana ellide?)
  • ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಪಾವತಿಸಬಹುದೇ? — Can I pay by card? (card moolaka paavatisa bahude?)
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 Puttur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Puttur for cheap meals and local market visits.
  2. Use auto‑rickshaw apps or negotiate fares at the bus stand.
  3. Combine with a Mangalore day‑trip for coastal experience.

Meanwhile

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