Things to do in Puttur, Karnataka
Puttur or Putthuru is a city and taluka in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. The Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is located here.
6 places to visit in and around Puttur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is a 12th-century temple, located in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. Lord Shiva is the main deity.
Wikipedia - 2Bendru Theertha
Bendru Theertha (Tulu: ಬೆಂದ್ರ್ ತೀರ್ಥ bendru, bendir, or bend'r ) is a natural hot water spring, located at a distance of about 15 kilometres from Puttur town in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India, which is situated in an area near the river…
Wikipedia - 3Karinjeshwara Temple
Sri Karinjeshwara Temple is Hindu Temple, a famous Lord Shiva temple located Karinja in Bantwala Taluk, Kavalamudur Village, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Wikipedia - 4Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Madanthyar
The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Church is a historic Roman Catholic Church situated at Madanthyar near Belthangady. The church was built on 29 January 1893.
Wikipedia - 5Church of Most Holy Saviour, Agrar
The Church of Most Holy Saviour also known as Agrar Church is a historic Roman Catholic Church situated in Bantwal, India. The church was built in 1702, but it is believed that the existence of church was prior to this.
Wikipedia - 6Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple
The Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba temple is a temple in Nandavara, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India, located on the banks of the Netravathi river. It is the sanctum sanctorum of thousands of devotees from all over the world.
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Best time to visit Puttur
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 26°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 28°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 19 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 48 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 183 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 27°C | 882 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 26°C | 973 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 25°C | 763 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 26°C | 399 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 26°C | 248 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 26°C | 81 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 26°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Puttur
- Nearest railway station: Kabaka Puttur (KBPR), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 42 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Puttur costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Puttur is not included.
Compare Puttur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puttur | – | Nov–Feb | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Uppinangady | 1 km | Nov–Feb | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mithur | 8 km | Nov–Feb | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Vitla | 11 km | Nov–Feb | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dharmasthala | 27 km | Nov–May | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Puttur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Puttur?
The best known are Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple, Bendru Theertha, Karinjeshwara Temple, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Madanthyar, Church of Most Holy Saviour, Agrar.
When is the best time to visit Puttur?
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
How do I reach Puttur?
Nearest railway station: Kabaka Puttur (KBPR), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Mangaluru Airport (IXE), 42 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Puttur cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Puttur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.