Ponnani Voyage Tips and guide

Ponnani is a small town in Malappuram District, Malabar region, Kerala, India.

Ponnani is ancient town on the mouth of river Bharathappuzha which was referred to as Tyndis of the Roman accounts. Ponnani is a fishing port. It is a Muslim cultural centre and there are about 50 masjidhs here. During old times, Ponnani was a Muslim pilgrim centre and people even used to call it 'the small Mecca'.

Buses are available from Palakkad, Kozhikode and Thrissur. The nearest railway station is at Tirur. There is an airport at Kondotty.

Buses charge only ₹7 for three km.

Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per km.

A/c taxis can be hired for ₹1,000 per day.

• Padincharekkara (Jhankar boat service). Available from 7AM to 7PM. The Jhankar Boat is big enough for 50 passengers and 12 cars. (updated Mar 2019)

• Biyyam Kayal. Beautiful hanging brindge. Venue of annual boat race. (updated May 2015)
• Fishing Harbour, Ponnani.  (updated May 2015)
• Jankar ride to Tirur, Ponnani ferry.  (updated May 2015)
• Light House, Southern side.  (updated May 2015)
• M.E.S. College, Ponnani. Scenic campus (updated May 2015)
• Ponnani Juma Masjidh. Built in 925 Hijra calendar. William Logan, the famous historian mentions this mosque in his Malabar Manuel. (updated May 2015)
• Saraswathy Temple, Thrikkavu.  (updated May 2015)
• Karma Road (Karma Road), Ponnani.  (updated Aug 2025)

• Bomaby Restaurant, Ponnani.  (updated May 2015)
• Royal City, Highway, Junction, Kavumopuram, Kuttippuram, ☏ +91 90482 51525. Multi-cuisine restaurant. (updated Sep 2025)
• Haneena Restaurant, Near the old Masjid (On the bank of the big pond). Famous for Mutta Pathiri and Beef Fry. (updated Dec 2025)

• Jinnen Tourist Home, Veliyancode, ☏ +91 98959 92204.  (updated May 2015)
• Nila Residency, Thirunnavaya, ☏ +91 494 260 2001.  (updated May 2015)
• PWD Rest House Government Lodge, ☏ +91 7594970555.  (updated Nov 2025)

• Guruvayoor (22 km)
• Kondotty 78 km
• Kuttippuram 22 km
• Tirur (19 km)