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- Mosque visit at Nellikunnu Mosque
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- Nearby food streets and markets
Nellikunnu Mosque
The Nellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid, a Sunni Friday mosque and dargah near the Kasaragod town beach that houses the tomb of Saint Thangal Uppapa; a local pilgrimage centre whose annual Nercha draws large crowds.
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Before you go to Nellikunnu Mosque
Specific rules not verified for this site. Mosques in Kerala usually welcome visitors outside the five daily prayer times. Dress modestly, cover the head if asked, and remove footwear before entering. Access for women varies from mosque to mosque. We have not verified this mosque's specific rules, so ask at the entrance.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typemosque
Nearest baseKasaragod town
DistrictKasaragod
Best timeOutside prayer rush, unless visiting for…
Time needed30 minutes to 1 hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Listed businesses8→Nellikunnu Mosque belongs under Kasaragod town, one of the practical travel bases in Kasaragod district. Use Kasaragod town for stays, food, local transport and operators, then plan this place as a focused stop rather than an isolated pin.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kasaragod town or a nearby town in Kasaragod, then confirm the last-mile route locally before leaving.
- Plan around prayer times and local visitor rules.
- If the visit depends on forest, temple, boat, ferry, weather or seasonal access, check the official/local rule on the day before travel.
Distance by road
- Mangaluru53 km
- Kozhikode181 km
- Mysuru226 km
- Coimbatore356 km
- Kochi358 km
Road km to Kasaragod; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
Outside prayer rush, unless visiting for worship.
Weather in Nellikunnu MosqueSeasonal guide
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Today at Nellikunnu Mosque
Sunrise6:19 am
Sunset6:45 pm
Golden hour best light5:45 pm–6:45 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:45 pm–7:10 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 281°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 100%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Kerala. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Dress modestly and follow visitor guidance.
- Non-worship visitor access may be limited in some areas.
Safety
Good to know
- Avoid crowding entry areas during prayer times.
- Respect gendered or restricted spaces.
Photos
Nellikunnu Mosque in pictures
Photographs: Ashrafnlkn (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shareef Taliparamba (CC BY-SA 2.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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Stays, food & things to do near Nellikunnu Mosque
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3-Star hotel · Kasaragod town
Hotel Highway Castle KasaragodKerala Tourism-listed three-star hotel at Nullipady on the national highway through Kasaragod town, near Carewell Hospital and the new bus stand. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a multi-cuisine restaurant and banquet hall, a convenient mid-range base for highway and business travellers in Kasaragod.
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3-Star hotel · Kasaragod town
Fortview Suites KasaragodKerala Tourism-listed three-star suites hotel on Fort Road in central Kasaragod town, close to Kasaragod Fort and the railway station. It offers modern air-conditioned suites and rooms with a multi-cuisine restaurant and banquet facilities, a comfortable mid-range town-centre base for business and transit travellers.
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Town hotel · Kasaragod town
Hotel City Tower KasaragodHotel City Tower Kasaragod is a sourced town hotel record for the kasaragod-town guide. Kasaragod town, Kerala · Budget hotel (2-star class) · kasaragod-town, stay, Town hotel.
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Hotel · Kasaragod town
Fortview SuitesContemporary suites hotel on Fort Road in central Kasaragod town. Rooms offer AC, memory-foam beds and free breakfast, with parking and EV charging.
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Nellikunnu Mosque — at a glance
TimingsAround prayer times; the dargah is open to visitors.
Best timeAny time of year; crowds peak during the annual Nercha.
Entry: Free; a place of worship — dress modestly and check visitor access.
Getting here
How to reach Nellikunnu Mosque
At Nellikunnu near the beach, on the western edge of Kasaragod town.
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Nellikunnu Mosque is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Nellikunnu Mosque
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
Practical things near Nellikunnu Mosque
ToiletsPublic toilet DirectionsPharmacyK T Kunhikannan Vaidyars DirectionsClinicDarul Hijama DirectionsATMATM DirectionsVetANIMAL WELFARE AGENCY JILLA PANCHAYATH KASARAGOD Directions
What the cash actually costs
- Withdrawing from a bank that is not your own is free for a set number of times a month, then costs up to ₹23 plus GST — about ₹27 a withdrawal. This is not one of the RBI’s six metro centres, so the allowance here is the higher one: at least five free other-bank withdrawals a month, and at least five at your own bank.
- That free allowance belongs to Indian bank accounts. On a card issued abroad your own bank’s international withdrawal and exchange charges apply instead. If the machine offers to bill you in your home currency, choose rupees — the conversion rate on that offer is set by the machine, not by your bank.
- Given a choice, use an ATM inside or attached to a branch: it sits in view of staff and cameras, and there is someone to ask if the machine keeps your card. A machine standing alone on a tourist street is the one to be wary of. Banks are listed here alongside the ATMs, but the map data does not record which ATMs sit inside a branch — check when you get there.
Charge cap and free-transaction limits: Reserve Bank of India, in force since 1 May 2025.
Mapped within about 1.2 km of Nellikunnu Mosque, with real walking routes rather than straight-line distances. Community-mapped data: opening hours are shown only where they are recorded, and this is not a complete list — something unmapped may well be closer. Please confirm on the ground.
If you need help at Nellikunnu Mosque
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)1515Pink Police Patrol (women & child safety)
Emergency numbers are verified against official government and state tourism sources. 112 works anywhere in India.
Nearby
What’s near Nellikunnu Mosque
Nearby toilets, pharmacies, ATMs, seating and vets are community-mapped and may be incomplete or out of date. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Walking times © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT
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Where Nellikunnu Mosque is
Good to know
Nellikunnu Mosque — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nellikunnu Mosque?
Outside prayer rush, unless visiting for worship.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nellikunnu Mosque?
Entry: Free; a place of worship — dress modestly and check visitor access.. Timings: Around prayer times; the dargah is open to visitors.. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Nellikunnu Mosque?
Base yourself in Kasaragod town or a nearby town in Kasaragod, then confirm the last-mile route locally before leaving. Plan around prayer times and local visitor rules. If the visit depends on forest, temple, boat, ferry, weather or seasonal access, check the official/local rule on the day before travel.
How much time do I need for Nellikunnu Mosque?
30 minutes to 1 hour.
What else is near Nellikunnu Mosque?
Nearby you can pair Malik Deenar Mosque (2.0 km), Chandragiri Fort (4.3 km), Madhur Temple (6.8 km), Ananthapura Lake Temple (9.3 km).
What should I know before visiting Nellikunnu Mosque?
Avoid crowding entry areas during prayer times. Respect gendered or restricted spaces.
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Image credits
- Nellikunnu Mosque:Prof tpms · CC BY-SA 4.0