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Malappuramമലപ്പുറം
Spend a half‑day in Malappuram for a quick walk, hill views and a mosque; add a night if you want budget lodging and local food.
Malappuram is a small Kerala town perched on hills, offering easy walks, historic mosques and cheap transport. It fits into a day‑trip from Kozhikode or a short overnight stay.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (dry, pleasant temps)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- IXM
- Nights
- 1
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Malappuram100 ▾
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 Malappuram, 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; keep an eye on traffic and store valuables in locked rooms.
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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 · 108 fire & 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.
- AirportIXM Calicut International Airport (Karipur) (22 km (14 mi) north, taxi or mini‑bus about 30 min).IXM Calicut International Airport (Karipur) (14 mi (22 km) north, taxi or mini‑bus about 30 min).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws are the cheapest; newly introduced mini‑buses run hourly on main roads; taxis available for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideMini‑bus ticket (short intra‑city)check₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,100 (≈ 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
- IXM Calicut International Airport (Karipur) (22 km (14 mi) north, taxi or mini‑bus about 30 min)IXM Calicut International Airport (Karipur) (14 mi (22 km) north, taxi or mini‑bus about 30 min)
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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (89°F)89°F (31°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (830 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Malappuram: 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 (71°F)71°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
16 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
101 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
253 rd
Jun
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
666 rd
Jul
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
830 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
398 rd
Sep
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
233 rd
Oct
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
281 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
140 rd
Dec
31°C (89°F)89°F (31°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
24 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 are the cheapest; newly introduced mini‑buses run hourly on main roads; taxis available for longer trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Palakkad
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
KSRTC bus, about 1 h 30 min
Fort city, good for a lunch stop.
Door to door: ≈6 h
Bus to Nilambur (45 min) then train to Ooty via Mettupalayam, total ≈5 h
Long travel; better as an overnight leg.
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.
A. M. Tourist Home
Basic rooms, ₹200 per night
Grace Reidency
Down Hill, modest rates
Hill Fort Hotel
Near KSRTC bus station, ₹500
Souparnika Inn
Punnathala, ₹1,000
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–₹2,100 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,100–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Mini‑bus ride from airport to town (round trip)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Autorickshaw short ride (5 km)1 × ₹120 · check | ₹120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹190 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,060 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,060≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights, long‑distance trains and eSIMs excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (rice & fish or vegetarian thali) | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Autorickshaw (per km) | ₹12–₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Mini‑bus ticket (short intra‑city)check | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can be heavy on Perinthalmanna Road during rush hour.
- Mini‑bus schedules change seasonally – check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire & ambulance
- 108
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire & ambulance108
Embassy
US consulate in Kochi (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town (mini‑bus): ≈₹150, 30 min (check)
- Autorickshaw 5 km: ≈₹70
Say or show
- क्षमിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- എത്രയാണ് വില? — How much is it? (ethrayanu vila?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop evideyan?)
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 Malappuram. 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: Oct–Feb (dry, pleasant temps) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a budget guesthouse for ₹400–₹1,000 to sample local cuisine.
- Combine with a day trip to Kozhikode for beach and heritage sites.
Sources
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