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Mannadi
Mannadi is a half-day stop for the Bhagavathy Temple and the Veluthampi Dalawa memorial; you don't need to stay overnight. Base yourself in Adoor, 13 km (8.1 mi) away.Mannadi is a half-day stop for the Bhagavathy Temple and the Veluthampi Dalawa memorial; you don't need to stay overnight. Base yourself in Adoor, 8.1 mi (13 km) away.
Mannadi is a small village in Central Travancore, known for the Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple and as the place where Veluthampi Dalawa, the former Diwan of Travancore, ended his life. The temple's annual Uchabali festival (February/March) draws devotees, but the village has no accommodation or restaurants. Most visitors come from Adoor or as a detour between Kollam and Pathanamthitta.
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- Weather
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- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–May (heat)
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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 ▾
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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 Mannadi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mannadi, 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
- SafetyMannadi is a quiet village with low crime.
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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 (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.
- AirportTRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (About 80 km (50 mi); taxi or bus to Adoor, then local bus to Mannadi).TRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (About 50 mi (80 km); taxi or bus to Adoor, then local bus to Mannadi).
- Getting aroundLocal buses from Adoor to Mannadi run every 30–60 min; the ride takes about 20 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Adoor–Mannadi₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget lodge in Adoor (single room), a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge in Adoor (single room), a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedBudget lodge in Adoor (single room), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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
- TRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (About 80 km (50 mi); taxi or bus to Adoor, then local bus to Mannadi)TRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (About 50 mi (80 km); taxi or bus to Adoor, then local bus to Mannadi)
Best months at a glance
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Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mannadi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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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
Local buses from Adoor to Mannadi run every 30–60 min; the ride takes about 20 min. Auto-rickshaws from Adoor cost about ₹200–300.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Bus or auto-rickshaw, 13 km (8.1 mi), about 20 minBus or auto-rickshaw, 8.1 mi (13 km), about 20 min
Base town for Mannadi; has restaurants, lodges and bus connections.
Door to door: 1 h
Bus via Adoor, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minBus via Adoor, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min
District headquarters with the Sabarimala pilgrim hub and the Aranmula boat race.
Kollam
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus via Adoor, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 h 15 minBus via Adoor, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h 15 min
Port city with backwater cruises and the Kollam–Alappuzha houseboat route.
Door to door: 2.5 h
Bus via Adoor and Chengannur, about 75 km (47 mi), 2 hBus via Adoor and Chengannur, about 47 mi (75 km), 2 h
Backwaters, houseboats and the Nehru Trophy boat race.
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.
Adoor
13 km (8.1 mi) from Mannadi; budget lodges and hotels, bus connections to Mannadi.8.1 mi (13 km) from Mannadi; budget lodges and hotels, bus connections to Mannadi.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (day trip from Adoor)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) (includes auto-rickshaw and a meal in Adoor)
Trip budget
| Budget lodge in Adoor (single room)1 × 1 night × ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Auto-rickshaw Adoor–Mannadi round trip1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Bus Adoor–Mannadi one way1 × ₹20 · check | ₹20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹162 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,782 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,782≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in rupees; day trip from Adoor. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Adoor–Mannadi | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw Adoor–Mannadi | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Meal in Adoor (rice, curry, fish or chicken) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants or shops in Mannadi: eat in Adoor before or after.
- Temple timings: check locally; the temple may close for a few hours in the afternoon.
- Uchabali festival dates vary: confirm with the temple or local tourism office.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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ഈ വിലാസത്തിലേക്ക്, ദയവായിTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Adoor–Mannadi: about ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1), 20 min (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Adoor–Mannadi: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), 15 min
Say or show
- നമസ്കാരം — Hello / Namaste (namaskaram)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayaanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stope evideyaanu?)
Malayalam is the local language; English is understood in Adoor but not widely in Mannadi.
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 Mannadi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
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- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–May (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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