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Mattanurമറ്റന്നൂർ
Visit Mattanur only if you need a quick stop for the airport or a day trip to nearby temples; otherwise skip.
Mattanur is a small town in Kannur district, best known for the nearby Kannur International Airport (3 km away). With limited attractions, a half‑day visit suffices unless you are using the airport or exploring nearby sites like Kottiyoor Temple.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Mar–May (hot, humid)
- Airport
- CNN
- Nights
- 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
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 Mattanur112 ▾
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 Mattanur, 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
- SafetyMattanur is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially at bus stations.
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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 Medical (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.
- AirportCNN Kannur International Airport (3 km (1.9 mi) from town, flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Sharjah, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad).CNN Kannur International Airport (1.9 mi (3 km) from town, flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Sharjah, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws ₹15 (≈ under US$1) /km; local buses ₹7 (≈ under US$1) for three km.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus (local, up to 3 km (1.9 mi))Bus (local, up to 1.9 mi (3 km))₹7 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPWD Rest House Government Lodge, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
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
- CNN Kannur International Airport (3 km (1.9 mi) from town, flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Sharjah, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad)CNN Kannur International Airport (1.9 mi (3 km) from town, flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Sharjah, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mattanur: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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
Autorickshaws ₹15 /km; local buses ₹7 for three km. No metro; walk where possible.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kottiyoor Temple
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus 57 km (35 mi), about 1 h 30 minBus 35 mi (57 km), about 1 h 30 min
Festival in June draws many visitors.
Pazhashi Dam and Gardens
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 18 km (11 mi), ~30 minBus 11 mi (18 km), ~30 min
Scenic spot, good for a short walk.
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.
PWD Rest House Government Lodge
Budget government lodging, basic facilities
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| PWD Rest House Government Lodge2 × 3 nights × ₹600 | ₹3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹800 | ₹4,800 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,400 per person per day, bed included | ₹8,400≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Masala dosa | ₹40–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Autorickshaw per km | ₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus (local, up to 3 km) | ₹7 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Airport construction may cause road delays; check latest status.
- Autorickshaw fares can vary; agree on price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Mattanurമറ്റന്നൂർ
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
The Indian embassy is in New Delhi; nearest consulate is in Kochi (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kannur Intl Airport → Mattanur: ≈₹150 by autorickshaw, 5 min (check)
- Autorickshaw 1 km: ₹15 (≈ under US$1) per km
Say or show
- ക്ഷമിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- എത്രയാണ്? — How much is it? (ethrayanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop evideyanu?)
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 Mattanur. 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 · avoid Mar–May (hot, humid) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑town shuttle (check schedule)
- Local bus routes to Kannur and Thalassery for longer stays
Sources
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