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Voykit pocket guide · India
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.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹300–500 excl. bed · Mid ₹500–800 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / All services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian meal at Samudra restaurant | ₹80–120 |
| Fish curry at Sri Lakshmi restaurant | ₹120–180 |
| Tender coconut (summer) | ₹10 |
| Tea / coffee at local stall | ₹2–5 |
| Local bus ride (short distance) | ₹20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IXE · Mangalore International Airport
- about 85 km (53 mi), 2 h by busabout 53 mi (85 km), 2 h by bus
Typical fares
- Mangalore → Sullia bus
- about ₹300, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local KSRTC buses and private vans; main bus stand offers routes to nearby villages (Guthigar, Bellare, Puttur). No railway service.
See and do
Known for
- Thodikana Shri Mallikarjuna Temple
- Devaragundi Falls
- Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple
- Kumara Parvatha trek
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kumara Parvatha | 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) | ≈3 h each way |
| Devaragundi Falls | Local bus to Thodikana, then 5 km (3.1 mi) walkLocal bus to Thodikana, then 3.1 mi (5 km) walk | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿkshamisi |
| Thank you | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavaadagalu |
| How much is it? | ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು?idu eshtu? |
| Where is the bus stand? | ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?bus nildana ellide? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules can change; confirm times at the government bus station counter.
- During monsoon season many rural roads to waterfalls become slippery.
Sullia is generally safe; keep valuables secure on crowded buses and watch for slippery paths during rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sullia yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Thodikana Shri Mallikarjuna Temple
- Devaragundi Falls
- Kukke Shree Subrahmanya Temple
- Kumara Parvatha trek
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Sullia: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Sullia, revision 5234282 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5234282
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sullia
ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / All services112
US Consulate in Bengaluru (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sullia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.