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Sultan Batheryസുൾത്താൻ ബാത്തറി

Spend a half‑day at Edakkal Caves and a half‑day exploring the town; one full day covers the main sights.

Sultan Bathery is a transport hub in Wayanad, Kerala. It sits at 930 m altitude, halfway between Mysore and Kozhikode. The town’s main draw is the 13th‑century Jain Temple and nearby Edakkal Caves. With good bus connections and affordable local transport, a single day is enough for the key attractions; an extra night lets you enjoy a relaxed stay in one of the many budget lodges.

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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.

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Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local, ≤ 10 km (6.2 mi))₹7 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedPrivate room, a night, per room₹250 (≈ US$3)
  • Mid-range bedPrivate room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • High-end bedPrivate room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

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.

Jain Temple (13th c.)Edakkal CavesBattery Jumaa MasjidTea‑estate bus tours
Airports
CCJ Kozhikode International Airport (≈ 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by bus) · BLR Bengaluru International Airport (≈ 200 km (124 mi), 4 h by bus)

Map of Sultan Bathery

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

AmbalavayalPulpallyMeppadiKalpettaDevalaVythiriGudalurPadinjarathara

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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

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  4. Apr

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  5. May

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  6. Jun

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  7. Jul

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  10. Oct

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  11. Nov

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  12. Dec

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Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sultan Bathery: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

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 ₹15 per km; KSRTC buses ₹7 for three km; taxis available; hire a car with driver from ₹1 800 per day (cheaper without driver).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Edakkal Caves

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min

Bus from Sultan Bathery to Edakkal (≈ 12 km (7.5 mi)), then 1 km (0.6 mi) walk

Entry ₹30; steep steps, bring water.

Tea‑estate round‑trip

go

Door to door: ≈ 3 h each way

KSRTC low‑floor non‑AC bus, departs 7 AM from Sultan Bathery

Stops at Chulliyod, Ambala Vayal, Vaduvanchal, Meppadi, Vythiri.

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.

PWD Rest House Government Lodge

Basic government accommodation, cheap

Aradhana Tourist Home

Budget guesthouse near Police Station Road

Asma Lodge

₹250 single room, near Gandhi Square

Karapuzha Lakeshore Resorts

₹2 000, between Ambalavayal and Meppadi

Bus Dormitory

₹160 per night, beds in an old KSRTC bus

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Private room1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500₹5,000
Autorickshaw ride (5 km)2 × ₹80 · ₹15 per km₹150
KSRTC bus ticket to Edakkal2 × ₹30 · Check schedule₹60
Car rental with driver (per day)2 × ₹1,800 · Check driver availability₹3,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹930
Trip total≈ ₹5,120 per person per day, bed included₹10,240≈ US$120

Asma Lodge

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea (cup)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Bamboo rice payasam₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2)
Bus ticket (local, ≤ 10 km)₹7 (≈ under US$1)
Autorickshaw (per km)₹15 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe in town; stay alert on forest trails and follow local advice about Maoist‑affected zones.
  • Maoist activity reported in eastern Kerala hills; avoid isolated trekking routes alone.
  • Leeches are common on forest trails; carry table salt to remove them.
  • Monkeys may snatch food at viewpoints; keep windows closed and food hidden.

Emergency numbers

Police
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Medical
112

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Medical112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kozhikode → Sultan Bathery, KSRTC bus: ≈ ₹150–200, 2 h (check schedule)
  • Autorickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹75 (₹15 (≈ under US$1) per km)

Say or show

  • ക്ഷമിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
  • നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
  • ഇത് എത്രയാണ്? — How much is it? (ith ethraanu?)
  • 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 Sultan Bathery. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar (check) · avoid Apr–Jun (monsoon, check) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Kalpetta for more temple visits.
  2. Combine with a day trip to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (16 km east).

Meanwhile

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