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Major city · India

Mananthavady

Spend one full day in Mananthavady: choose between a morning at Kuruva Island or an early safari at Tholpetty Sanctuary. Two days let you do both at a relaxed pace.

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Mananthavady is a transport hub for eastern Wayanad, offering easy access to wildlife sanctuaries, historic churches and the Kuruva islands. Its compact size lets you see the main sights in a single day, but an extra night adds flexibility for safari slots and evening walks.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Best months
Oct–Feb (cooler, dry)
avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, possible island closures)
Airports
IXE · CNN
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Mananthavady: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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 Mananthavady112 ▾

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

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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.

Kuruva IslandTholpetty Wildlife SanctuaryLatin Church on the hillPazhassi Raja Museum
Airports
IXE Kozhikode International Airport (check distance) · CNN Kannur International Airport (check distance)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

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

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mananthavady: 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.

Jan

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

15 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

14 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

19°C (66°F)

7 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Dec

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 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 (≈ ₹30 /km, check) are ubiquitous; KSRTC buses connect to Kalpetta (₹67 for AC Volvo, check) and nearby villages. Walking is feasible within town centre (≈ 3 km²).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kuruva Island

go

Door to door: check

Bus from KSRTC depot, 17 km (11 mi) east (check)

Check water level in monsoon season; entry and access rules check.

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

go

Door to door: check

Bus to Kutta town (≈ 24 km (15 mi), check), then park shuttle (check); safari batches 6–8 AM or 3–5 PM

Entry fee check; jeep safari extra; book early for morning batch.

Latin Church hilltop

go

Door to door: ≈ 20 min round trip

Walkable from town centre (≈ 10 min uphill)

Free entry; view town from the hill.

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.

Century Grand Hotel

₹1,200 per night, near KSRTC bus stand

Coffee House Asbe Lodge

₹400 per night, includes cheap restaurant

Anugraha Cottage

Budget homestay, price not listed

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
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Autorickshaw (per km)₹30 (≈ under US$1) (check)
KSRTC bus to Kalpetta (AC Volvo)₹67 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Pazhassi Museum entry₹5 (≈ under US$1)
Tholpetty sanctuary entry₹250 (≈ US$3) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on leeches in forest trails, secure food from monkeys, and avoid remote hills where Maoist activity has been reported.
  • Kuruva Island may close during high water; call ahead (phone check).
  • Leeches are common in forested trails; carry table salt.
  • Monkeys can be a nuisance; keep food hidden.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Medical
112

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ഇവിടേക്ക് ദയവായിTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Medical112

Embassy

US Consulate in Kochi (check address); Indian visa info at /india/visa-requirements.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • KSRTC bus to Kalpetta: ₹67 (≈ under US$1), 8:35 AM, 10:55 AM, 2:55 PM (check schedule)
  • Autorickshaw (30 km): ≈ ₹900 (check)

Say or show

  • ക്ഷമിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
  • നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
  • എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayanu?)
  • ബസ് സ്റ്റേഷൻ എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus station? (bus station evideya?)
  • എനിക്ക് ഡോക്ടർ വേണം — I need a doctor (enikku doctor venam)
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 Mananthavady. 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 (cooler, dry) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, possible island closures) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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