Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Puttur

Puttur is a town in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India, home to about 53,331 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 25 temples, 7 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple (1 km), Shree Kodandarama Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple (20 km) and Sri Karinjeshwara Temple (24 km).

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Puttur, Karnataka
Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Puttur at a glance

Location
Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 53,331
Coordinates
12.7598° N, 75.2017° E
Places within 50 km
63 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Mangaluru, 52 km
Railway station
Kabakaputtur (KBPR), 1 km
Airport
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), 51 km

Top places to visit near Puttur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Puttur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Puttur

60 temples within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple (1 km); the best-known is Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Puttur

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Kemanaballi Waterfalls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Puttur

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Beeramale Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Puttur

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Shiriya Beach (42 km); the best-known is Tannirbhavi Beach (55 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puttur

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Forest Check Post Sampaje (62 km); the best-known is Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary (65 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Puttur

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Puttur. The closest is Gadaikallu (Jamalabad Fort) (40 km); the best-known is Chandragiri Fort (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Puttur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puttur
  2. 20 km Shree Kodandarama Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  3. 18 km Beeramale Hill · hill, Dakshina Kannada
  4. 2 km Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  5. 23 km Sri Karinjeshwara Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  6. 23 km Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple · temple, Dakshina Kannada
  7. 1 km Back to Puttur

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How to reach Puttur

  • By train: Kabakaputtur (KBPR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Uppala (UAA) — about 42 km from the centre
  • By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 51 km by road
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 126 km by road
  • By road from Mangaluru: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Madikeri: about 86 km · directions
  • By road from Udupi: about 102 km · directions

All places near Puttur by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Puttur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2560Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls750Kemanaballi Waterfalls (30 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints736Beeramale Hill (2 km)
Beaches & coast728Shiriya Beach (42 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens014Forest Check Post Sampaje (62 km)
Forts & heritage313Gadaikallu (Jamalabad Fort) (40 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Shiriya Dam (25 km)
Museums37Rani Abbakka Tulu Adhyayana Kendra (30 km)
Other attractions27Shri Bhagwan Bahubali Monolithic Statue (36 km)
Treks16Konaje Kallu Temple Trek Starting Point (49 km)
Caves25Jambri Cave (20 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves04Dambel River Side (56 km)
Jain sites03Ancient Shri Saavira Kambada Chandranatha Swamy Basadi (52 km)
Parks03Salumarada Thimmakka Tree Park (95 km)
Mosques & dargahs12Malik Deenar Juma Masjid (48 km)
Churches01St Lawrence Church (69 km)

Puttur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Puttur?

Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shree Kodandarama Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple (temple, about 20 km), Sri Karinjeshwara Temple (temple, about 24 km), Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple (temple, about 1 km), Beeramale Hill (hill, about 2 km), Sowthadka Shree Mahaganapati Temple (temple, about 31 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Puttur?

63 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 7 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Puttur?

Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple, about 1 km by road; Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Puttur?

Kemanaballi Waterfalls, about 30 km by road; Pottippala Waterfalls (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puttur?

Beeramale Hill, about 2 km by road; Narahari Hill (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puttur?

Start in Puttur, visit Shree Kodandarama Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple, then Beeramale Hill, then Shri Laxmi Venkatramana Temple, then Sri Karinjeshwara Temple, then Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Puttur?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Puttur?

By train: Kabakaputtur (KBPR), about 1 km away. By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 51 km by road. By road: 52 km from Mangaluru.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Puttur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Puttur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.