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Taliparamba
Spend a half‑day to explore Taliparamba’s temples, farms and river walks; one night in a budget guesthouse if you want a relaxed pace.
Taliparamba is a small trade town in Kerala’s Malabar region, surrounded by hills, rivers and farms. Most attractions lie within 10–15 km, so a morning or afternoon visit covers the highlights. Overnight stays are optional for a slower pace or to catch early buses to nearby sites.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCJ
- Nights
- 0
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 Taliparamba100 ▾
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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 Taliparamba, 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
- SafetyTaliparamba is generally safe; keep valuables secure on crowded buses and watch for sudden rain during monsoon.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 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.
- AirportCCJ Kozhikode International Airport (≈120 km (75 mi) south, 2‑h bus or taxi).CCJ Kozhikode International Airport (≈75 mi (120 km) south, 2‑h bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws charge ₹30 (≈ under US$1) per 1.5 km (0.9 mi); local buses ₹7 (≈ under US$1) for ~3 km (1.9 mi).Autorickshaws charge ₹30 (≈ under US$1) per 0.9 mi (1.5 km); local buses ₹7 (≈ under US$1) for ~1.9 mi (3 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus (3 km (1.9 mi))Local bus (1.9 mi (3 km))₹7 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedWood Greens cottage, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedWood Greens cottage, a night, per room₹12,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,600 (≈ US$30)
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
- CCJ Kozhikode International Airport (≈120 km (75 mi) south, 2‑h bus or taxi)CCJ Kozhikode International Airport (≈75 mi (120 km) south, 2‑h bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taliparamba: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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 charge ₹30 per 1.5 km; local buses ₹7 for ~3 km. Motorbikes are common; wear a helmet.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Parassinikkadavu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Taliparamba to Parassinikkadavu, ~30 min
Riverside temple, snake park and water theme park.
Iritty
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus to Iritty via Kannur, about 1 h 30 min
Hill town with river views, good for a longer afternoon.
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.
C.M. Lodge
Near Medical College, basic rooms, ₹500–₹800 per night
Shams Tourist Home
Near Federal Bank, ₹500 per night
Wood Greens Ayurveda Resort
Cottages, ₹5,000 per night, 1 km (0.6 mi) from townCottages, ₹5,000 per night, 0.6 mi (1 km) from town
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
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse room2 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| Autorickshaw ride (5 km)2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| Local bus day‑pass2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹570 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,140 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,270≈ US$75 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto‑rickshaw (first 1.5 km) | ₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local bus (3 km) | ₹7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a roadside dhaba | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee at a café | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be busy with motorcycles even on village lanes.
- Check bus schedules; some services run only a few times daily.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All services
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ഈ വിലാസത്തിലേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുപോകൂPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police100
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate is in Kochi; Indian embassy in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taliparamba → Parassinikkadavu bus: ≈ ₹30, 30 min (check)
- Autorickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹100 (check)
Say or show
- क्षमിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkanam)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop evideya?)
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 Taliparamba. 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 (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a budget guesthouse for early‑morning bus connections.
- Combine Taliparamba with a day in Kannur or Iritty for varied scenery.
Sources
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