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Sullia
Spend a day in Sullia, explore temples and waterfalls; stay overnight only if you want to trek Kumara Parvatha.
Sullia is a small town in Karnataka with a handful of temples, waterfalls and trekking options. Buses connect it to Mangalore (85 km) and Bangalore (330 km). With limited attractions, a single day covers the main sights; an extra night is useful for long treks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- IXE
- 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
Emergency numbers for Sullia112 ▾
- Police / All services112
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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 Sullia, 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
- SafetySullia is generally safe; keep valuables secure on crowded buses and watch for slippery paths during rain.
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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 / all services (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.
- AirportIXE Mangalore International Airport (about 85 km (53 mi), 2 h by bus).IXE Mangalore International Airport (about 53 mi (85 km), 2 h by bus).
- Getting aroundLocal KSRTC buses and private vans; main bus stand offers routes to nearby villages (Guthigar, Bellare, Puttur).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea / coffee at local stall₹2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride (short distance)check₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹200 (≈ US$3)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹350 (≈ US$4)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹300 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₹600 (≈ US$7) · High ₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
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
- IXE Mangalore International Airport (about 85 km (53 mi), 2 h by bus)IXE Mangalore International Airport (about 53 mi (85 km), 2 h by bus)
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sullia: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
Local KSRTC buses and private vans; main bus stand offers routes to nearby villages (Guthigar, Bellare, Puttur). No railway service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kumara Parvatha
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h each way
Bus to Kukke Subrahmanya, then trek from temple base (≈14 km (8.7 mi) steep climb)Bus to Kukke Subrahmanya, then trek from temple base (≈8.7 mi (14 km) steep climb)
Requires good fitness; start early to avoid afternoon rain.
Devaragundi Falls
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Local bus to Thodikana, then 5 km (3.1 mi) walkLocal bus to Thodikana, then 3.1 mi (5 km) walk
Best visited in early morning.
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.
Southern Residency
budget hotel in town centre
Janatha Regency
₹200 per night, near Bangalore Rd
Janatha Deluxe
₹250 per night, rooms with bath
Sahana Lodge
₹400 per night
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
- ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Bus Mangalore → Sullia round‑trip1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Tender coconut (summer)1 × ₹10 · approximate | ₹10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹81 |
| Trip total≈ ₹891 per person per day, bed included | ₹891≈ US$11 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian meal at Samudra restaurant | ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fish curry at Sri Lakshmi restaurant | ₹120–180 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tender coconut (summer) | ₹10 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea / coffee at local stall | ₹2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local bus ride (short distance)check | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules can change; confirm times at the government bus station counter.
- During monsoon season many rural roads to waterfalls become slippery.
Emergency numbers
- Police / All services
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / All services112
Embassy
US Consulate in Bengaluru (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mangalore → Sullia bus: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stand? (bus nildana ellide?)
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 Sullia. 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–Mar · 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 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Sullia for Kumara Parvatha trek.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Mangalore (coastal city) for a beach day.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Sullia
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sullia, revision 5234282 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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