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How to Reach Mannarasala Temple
The Mannarasala Temple in Alleppey offers divinity and fertility to those who believe
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The Mannarsala Temple in Alleppey is for those who are devoted to the serpent gods. It is flocked year round by the devotees as well as tourists. It is among one of the best tourist attractions that people are recommended to visit during their trip to Alleppey. The Mannarasala Temple location is about 3km in the north-east direction from the bus station on National Highway 47 at Haripad in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. The temple is located at a distance of 90 km from Cochin via the Kochi-Trivandrum Highway. Alapuzha is a big town that comes on the way. After reaching Alapuzha, you will have to get to Haripad which is very close to the Mannarasala Temple. If you are traveling from Kochi or from Trivandrum by train, you have to deboard at the Haripad station from where autos ply till the temple at subsidiary rates.
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Mannarasala Temple is at Haripad in Kerala's Alappuzha district, about 3 km south-east of Haripad bus station. The nearest railway station is Haripad, roughly 3 km away, and the nearest airport is Cochin International (COK), about 115 km off. Alappuzha (Alleppey) town is around 30 km north. Most visitors reach Haripad by train or road and cover the last 3 km by auto or taxi.
| What | Answer | Distance | Last leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest railway station | Haripad (HAD) | ~3 km | ~10 min by auto |
| Alternate railhead | Kayamkulam Jn (KYJ) | ~20 km | ~35 min |
| Nearest airport | Cochin International (COK) | ~115 km | ~3 hr |
| From Alappuzha (Alleppey) | By road or train via Haripad | ~30 km | ~50 min |
| Nearest bus stand | Haripad KSRTC | ~3 km | ~10 min |
Mannarasala Temple in Alleppey is for those who are devoted to the serpent gods. It is flocked year round by devotees as well as tourists, and it is among the tourist attractions people are recommended to visit during a trip to Alleppey. This guide covers every route to the temple in one place: where it is, the nearest railway station, the nearest airport, the road options, and the exact distances from Alappuzha, Kochi, Kayamkulam and Trivandrum. The chart above has the short version; read on for the routes from your city.
Where Is Mannarasala Temple?
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple sits at Haripad in the Alappuzha (Alleppey) district of Kerala, about 3 km south-east of Haripad bus station, just off National Highway 66 (the old NH 47). Haripad is a small temple town on the Kochi to Trivandrum route, so the temple is easy to slot into a south Kerala trip. Alappuzha town lies about 30 km to the north, and the backwater hub of Kollam is roughly 45 km to the south.
For the story behind the shrine, its rituals and the famous serpent groves, see our Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple guide, and check the temple timings before you plan your visit.
Distance to Mannarasala Temple From Major Places
Knowing the distance to Mannarasala Temple from your starting point helps you pick between the train, a bus or a taxi. The chart below lists the practical road distances and the railhead that suits each origin.
| From | Road distance | Approx time | Nearest railhead / mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haripad | ~3 km | ~10 min | Haripad station (HAD), auto or taxi |
| Mavelikkara | ~16 km | ~30 min | Mavelikkara station (MVLK) |
| Ambalapuzha | ~18 km | ~35 min | Road |
| Kayamkulam | ~20 km | ~35 min | Kayamkulam Jn (KYJ) |
| Alappuzha (Alleppey) | ~30 km | ~50 min | Alappuzha station, or road via Haripad |
| Kollam | ~45 km | ~1 hr 15 min | Kollam Jn |
| Kochi / Ernakulam | ~110 km | ~3 hr | COK airport, or road via NH 66 |
| Trivandrum | ~125 km | ~3 hr 15 min | TRV airport, or road via NH 66 |
Nearest Railway Station and Reaching by Train
The nearest railway station to Mannarasala Temple is Haripad (station code HAD), about 3 km away, a short 10-minute auto or taxi ride from the temple. Haripad sits on the Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam main line, so trains from Trivandrum, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kochi and beyond stop here. If you are coming by train from Kochi or Trivandrum, deboard at Haripad and take an auto to the temple; autos ply to the temple at reasonable rates. If Haripad is not convenient, Kayamkulam Junction (about 20 km) and Mavelikkara (about 16 km) are the next alternatives.
| Railway station | Code | Distance to temple | Onward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haripad | HAD | ~3 km | ~10 min by auto |
| Mavelikkara | MVLK | ~16 km | ~30 min by road |
| Kayamkulam Junction | KYJ | ~20 km | ~35 min by road |
There is no station at the temple itself, so book to Haripad and finish the last 3 km by auto or taxi. From Alappuzha (Alleppey) railway station the temple is about 30 km by road, roughly a 50-minute drive.
How to Reach Mannarasala Temple by Road
The temple lies just off National Highway 66 (old NH 47), the main Kochi to Trivandrum artery, so road access is straightforward. From Kochi you drive south through Cherthala and Alappuzha to Haripad, about 110 km in all. From Trivandrum you head north through Kollam and Kayamkulam, roughly 125 km. KSRTC and private buses run frequently along this highway and stop at Haripad, from where the temple is a 3 km auto ride.
• Taxi: Fixed, reliable rates and door-to-door comfort for families and senior travellers.
• Bus: Frequent KSRTC and private services along NH 66; get down at Haripad and take an auto.
• Self-drive: The NH 66 drive is easy; the temple is signposted from Haripad town.
Nearest Airport and Reaching by Air
The nearest airport to Mannarasala Temple is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 115 km away, roughly a 3-hour drive north on NH 66. It handles domestic and international flights with carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India Express. Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) is the other option, about 125 km to the south. From either airport you can take a prepaid taxi straight to the temple, or ride to the nearest railhead and continue by train to Haripad.
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What is the nearest railway station to Mannarasala Temple?
The nearest railway station is Haripad (station code HAD), about 3 km from the temple, a 10-minute auto or taxi ride. Haripad is on the main Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam line, so it is well served by trains. Kayamkulam Junction (~20 km) and Mavelikkara (~16 km) are the next nearest stations.
How do I reach Mannarasala Temple by train?
Book your train to Haripad, the nearest station, and take an auto or taxi for the last 3 km to the temple. If you are coming from Kochi or Trivandrum, both are on the same line, so a direct train to Haripad is easy to find. There is no station at the temple itself.
How far is Mannarasala Temple from Alappuzha (Alleppey)?
Mannarasala Temple is about 30 km from Alappuzha town, roughly a 50-minute drive south on NH 66 through Ambalapuzha towards Haripad. You can also take a train from Alappuzha railway station to Haripad and continue by auto.
How do I get to Mannarasala Temple from Alappuzha railway station?
From Alappuzha (Alleppey) railway station the temple is about 30 km by road, around 50 minutes by taxi or bus along NH 66 to Haripad, then a short 3 km auto ride to the temple.
Which is the nearest airport to Mannarasala Temple?
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 115 km to the north, roughly a 3-hour drive. Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) is the next option, about 125 km to the south. Both have prepaid taxis to the temple.
How far is Mannarasala Temple from Kochi?
Mannarasala Temple is about 110 km from Kochi city and around 115 km from Cochin International Airport, roughly a 3-hour drive south on NH 66 through Cherthala and Alappuzha to Haripad.
How far is Mannarasala Temple from Trivandrum?
Mannarasala Temple is about 125 km from Trivandrum, roughly a 3 to 3.5-hour drive north on NH 66 through Kollam and Kayamkulam to Haripad. By train, Haripad is directly reachable from Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Where is Mannarasala Temple located?
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is at Haripad in the Alappuzha (Alleppey) district of Kerala, about 3 km south-east of Haripad bus station and just off National Highway 66 (the old NH 47).
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