Major city · India
Attingal
Skip Attingal as a destination: it's a transport stop on NH 47 between Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, with a few temples and a fort nearby. Half a day is enough if you're passing.
Attingal is the second-largest town in Thiruvananthapuram District, but it functions as a market and bus junction rather than a tourist base. The main draws are the nearby Anjengo Fort, backwaters and Varkala Beach, all better reached from other towns. Most travellers pass through on the way to Kollam or Varkala.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airport
- TRV
- Nights
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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 Attingal112 ▾
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 Attingal, 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
- SafetyAttingal is generally safe, but watch for traffic on the highway and touts at the bus stand.
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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 (35 km (22 mi); buses and taxis available).TRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (22 mi (35 km); buses and taxis available).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis are plentiful.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)₹15–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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 (35 km (22 mi); buses and taxis available)TRV Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (22 mi (35 km); buses and taxis available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (19 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Attingal: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 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 and taxis are plentiful. Buses connect Attingal to nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anjengo Fort
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 20 min
Dutch-built fort on the coast; check opening hours.
Varkala
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Cliff-top beach and temples; better for an overnight stay.
Kovalam
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus via Thiruvananthapuram, about 1.5 h
Popular beach with lighthouse; a full day trip.
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.
Town centre
Basic hotels and a PWD guest house; limited options.
Varkala
15 km (9.3 mi) away, with a wider range of beachside accommodation.9.3 mi (15 km) away, with a wider range of beachside accommodation.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Taxi to Anjengo Fort (return)1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹930 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,120 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,230≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride (local) | ₹15–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw (within town) | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- June to September is the rainy season: carry an umbrella.
- The town is a transport hub; watch for traffic on NH 47.
- Anjengo Fort and backwaters are outside town; arrange transport in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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ഈ വിലാസത്തിലേക്ക്, ദയവായിTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Thiruvananthapuram → Attingal (bus): about ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1), 1 h
- Attingal → Varkala (bus): about ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
Say or show
- എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayaanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെ? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop evide?)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
Malayalam is the local language; English is understood at hotels and bus stands.
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 Attingal. 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 (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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
Sources
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