Puttur Travel Guide

Puttur is located in Karnataka, India. Puttur is the second biggest town in the District, situated on Mangalore-Mysore Highway, Bantwal-Mysore State Highway 88 and is 52 kms away from Mangalore, the District head quarter. Puttur was the Taluk Head Quarters to the present Sullia Tq, Belthangady Tq and present Vittal Firka of Bantwal Tq. After the taluk reorganization Puttur is the taluk head quarters with 37 Village Panchayaths covering 68 villages. Even after the reorganization of Taluks, Puttur continues to be a center for the economical, educational & medical services for the surrounding Taluks. The Southern portion of this Tq. is surrounded by the villages of Kerala State. Puttur Town Municipal area comprises portions of surrounding villages namely Balnad, Padnoor, Kabaka, Bannur, Chikkamudnoor, Kemminje, Aryapu villages in addition to the thickly populated Puttur Kasaba, the original Town area. Puttur is an agro based town of the Coastal region surrounded by several hillocks with lush green forest situated in the belt of Western ghat heavy rain fall. The Major occupation of the people is agriculture. The crops grown mainly are paddy, areca, coconut, cashew, rubber, cocoa, vanilla, pepper and plantains. In addition dairy farming, sericulture and horticulture activities supplement the earnings of the people to some extent. Puttur is also a centre for education. There are many educational institutions imparting education both in English and Kannada Medium. The Arts and Science First Grade Colleges, Govt. Junior College, Engineering College, Law College, etc., are some of the important education institutions. Place to visit Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple: is an ancient temple of said to be built in 11-12th Century, lord Shiva is main deity of this temple. In the premises of this temple we find unique pond on the western side. It is said that in olden days Pearls were found to be growing in the Pond. In the local dialect Muttu means pearls, which brought the name Mutthur to this place later called as as Puttur. During the month of April the Car Festival is Celebrated for 10 days with much gaiety and Fervor. The Town is at its colorful best with the dazzling, light and marvelous display of crackers. More than a lakh people visit Puttur at the time of Festival. Kambala:The contest of buffaloes is called "Kambala" a sporting race in muddy water. Coastal Karnataka is the true home of the athletic buffalo. Kambula races are held from December till March. Every weekend one could see the buffalo races in Coastal Karnataka. Four decades ago the buffalo race was held only on religious occasions, on the days of "Kodamantaaya" and Jumaadi Bhuuta spirits festivals.

Bhuuta: In and around Puttur ‘bhuuta’ Nartana i.e., a form of spiritual dance is performed it is the periodic ritual held in this area any negligence to perform this ritual periodically may attract curse of spirits are ‘bhuuta’ as believed by the people. There are definite places of worship where this ritual is performed periodically. the term 'bhuuta' means a divine spirit which deserves periodic propitiation.

Beeramale Hill:- Beeramale Hill is an attractive Tourism Spot of Puttur. The height of the Hill is around 1000 feet from the Sea Level. The Dooradarshan TV Relay Centre is recently established on this Hill. An open Auditorium, a library are open to public. Sri Vishwakarma Temple is situated on one side of this hill.

Mai De Deus Church: It is one of the ancient church built in 1830 by the Roman Catholic missionaries from Goa in Gothic Style. This holy Church is recently renovated with elegant architectural beauty.

Campco Chocolate Factory: is a Joint Venture of Govt. of Karnataka and Govt. of Kerala is an an enterprise to promote the welfare of Cocoa growers of both the states. It is the Biggest Factory of its kind in the Asian Continent with imported machineries from Holland. The Factory produces Cocoa butter of which major Portion is exported. The different varieties of Chocolate produced here are having indigenous market and some portion is exported. The “Nestle” company has an agreement with Campco and produces chocolate in its brand name. This chocolate factory has given a new life to the Cocoa Growers of both the States.

Juma Masjid Kallega:- It is said that about 300 years ago Tippu Sultan the ruler of Mysore who was fighting against the British took procession of Puttur Area. A Masjid was built in Puttur at Kalle near Puttur later the Kalle was called as Kallega by the local people. This is the oldest Masjid of Puttur Town.

Bendru Theertha (Hot Water Spring):- About 15 kms from Puttur there is a natural hot water spring (in the local Tulu dialect known as Bendru Theertha). It is believed by the local people that the water is said to be more auspicious and a dip in the lake drives away all skin diseases like eczema, allergic rashes and many more ailments. It is situated in a scenic spot by the side of river Seerehole which flows west ward and merges with Arabian Sea.

Access
Air: The nearest airport from Puttur is Bajpe Airport Mangalore (74 km. from Puttur) from where one can take flights for most of the important cities in India like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
Rail: Railway Station is about 1 KM from Puttur Bus Stand And this is connected with most of the metros
Road: Puttur is situated on Mangalore-Mysore Highway Bantwal-Mysore State Highway 88 & is 52 kms away from Mangalore.

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