Oddanchatram to Guruvayur Temple

Updated: March 13, 2024 05:41 PM

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Oddanchatram to Guruvayur Temple

Language

The official language of Kerala, where Guruvayur Temple is located, is Malayalam. However, English is widely spoken in tourist areas like Guruvayur.

Currency

The official currency of India, where both Oddanchatram and Guruvayur are located, is the Indian Rupee (INR).

Distance

The distance between Oddanchatram and Guruvayur Temple is approximately 380 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Guruvayur Temple from Oddanchatram:

• By train: Take a train from Oddanchatram Railway Station to Guruvayur Railway Station. The journey takes about 8-10 hours.
• By bus: Take a bus from Oddanchatram Bus Stand to Guruvayur Bus Stand. The journey takes about 10-12 hours.
• By car: Drive from Oddanchatram to Guruvayur. The journey takes about 7-8 hours.

Expenses

The approximate cost of traveling from Oddanchatram to Guruvayur Temple is as follows:

Mode of Transport	Approximate Cost
Train	INR 300-500
Bus	INR 500-700
Car	INR 1,500-2,000 (excluding fuel costs)

Best time to go

The best time to visit Guruvayur Temple is during the winter months (October to March), when the weather is pleasant and dry.

What to Eat

There are several restaurants and eateries in Guruvayur that serve a variety of cuisines. Some of the popular dishes to try include:

• Sadhya (a traditional Kerala meal served on a banana leaf)
• Appam (a type of pancake made with fermented rice batter)
• Idli (a steamed rice cake)
• Dosa (a type of crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter)
• Puttu (a cylindrical steamed rice cake)

Where to Go

In addition to Guruvayur Temple, there are several other places of interest in Guruvayur, including:

• Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary
• Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple
• Parthasarathy Temple
• Guruvayur Beach

FAQ

What is the significance of Guruvayur Temple?

Guruvayur Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is believed to be over 5,000 years old.

What are the timings of Guruvayur Temple?

Guruvayur Temple is open from 3:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Is photography allowed inside Guruvayur Temple?

Photography is not allowed inside the main sanctum of Guruvayur Temple.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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