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How To Reach Thekkady

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While Thekkady is an important and popular destination while travelling through Kerala, it does not have the best connectivity to the rest of the country. If you are wondering how to reach Thekkady, then read on to find out the best way. Lacking an airport and a train station both, getting to Thekkady is an exercise requiring some amount of planning but it is definitely worth it. This is a write-up explaining how to reach Thekkady, this beautiful, remote paradise.

By Air

The nearest domestic airport to Thekkady is Madurai airport, which is about 136 km away. There are flights connecting Madurai to various important Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata. From Madurai airport, travellers can take cabs to reach Thekkady and Periyar.

The closest international airport to Thekkady is the Cochin International Airport. With flights coming from various Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cities and countries, the airport is accessible to a number of international travellers. There are flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Bangkok among other cities from the Cochin International Airport. There also cabs available to take visitors from the airport to Thekkady.  

By Train

Thekkady also lacks a train station which means that directly reaching the city by train is out of the question. The nearest train station is in Kottayam which is roughly 110 kms away. Connected to other big junctions in the area, you can reach Kottayam from any Indian city including the ones that are fairly far like Delhi and Kolkata.

There are many trains to Kottayam from Ernakulam as well. From Kottayam, cabs are an option to take visitors onwards to Thekkady. State run buses are also available from Kottayam to reach Thekkady.

By Road

By road is the main and only approach that takes you directly to Thekkady. The two options when reaching by road are by bus and by car. There are Kerala State Department buses to Thekkady from a bunch of cities, including important travelling destinations such as Kochi, Kottayam and such. These buses are usually fairly comfortable and easy to travel in.

Thekkady can also be reached in cabs and self driven cars. With respect to cabs, they are also available from a number of places and cities in Kerala. However, they tend to be a little expensive. going by road to Thekkady is not a bad idea as the routes into this heavily forested area are scenic and worthy of travelling. By road, it’s a 4-5 hour journey from Kochi, around 160 kms. A drive from Bangalore is also possible as the route is roughly 9 hours long and some 510 kms long, coming through Karnataka and passing towns like Dharmapuri and Dindigul.

There are other routes available as well. However, they are both at least 50-60 kms longer. When driving to Thekkady, it is advisable to carry a certain amount of petrol/diesel with you as there are not that many fuel stops around. Also, inside Kerala, the roads can be tricky as they are in dense forest and rural areas. This is also something that needs to be noted when driving there.

By AirBy RoadBy TrainBy Sea
Alleppey to Thekkady-4.0 hours3.5 hours-
Bangalore to Thekkady-12.0 hours10.0 hours-
Trivandrum to Thekkady-5.0 hours2.0 hours-

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    Arahate

    Mumbai

    Arahate's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    Stay provided in Munnar, Thekkady and Houseboat was very nice. Food was awesome in all three places. Thanks to Kiran who helped us throughout the journey.. Our trip driver Mr. Shibu was good. He took us through the journey safely. He was also helpful and informative. Thanks to TravelTriangle for
    the wonderful trip.
    MC

    Mayuri Chakravarti

    Pune

    Mayuri's 3 days trip to Thekkady

    I had amazing experience with travel triangle for my kerala trip, especially with my last resort-kondai lip backwater resort which was suggested by the support team of back2travels. There were no delays, driver was on time, the hotel's and the resort's were too good, and I didn't have to worry for o
    nce.Thankyou again and looking forward for future trip booking's with you guys
    MS

    Mahip Sinha

    Mumbai

    Mahip's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    The only issue I faced was at the Hotel when I arrived at Thiruvananthapuram, because I was not told about the check in time of the Hotel, because of which I had to pay an extra amount of 1k for early check in, Travel Agent did help me in this. All the flight bookings were done in this regard only t
    hat we shall be getting an instant check in. Alleppey Boat house was also not up to mark it felt very ordinary for the price we paid, it could have been better in same price.Other than this it went smooth for us, our cab driver was very nice and professional. #You can also add some local food cuisine itinerary in the packages. Alleppey Boat house stay.
    JK

    JASPREET KAUR

    Bengaluru

    Jaspreet's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    I recently booked a customized travel package from Bangalore to Mysore, Ooty, Coonoor, Kannur, Mahe Pondicherry, and Coorg through Travel Triangle’s associate agency, *Book It Forget It*, and had a truly enjoyable experience. Mr. Sahil, the travel agent assigned to us, was fantastic to work with—ver
    y understanding, professional, and experienced. He curated the itinerary exactly according to our preferences, ensuring everything was well-planned and smooth. The transportation arranged for us was top-notch. We had a clean, spacious car with great air conditioning and a friendly, well-behaved driver who not only drove safely but also acted as a helpful guide throughout the trip. His knowledge of local places made our journey more insightful and comfortable. Out of the four hotels we stayed in, two were excellent—one of them was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. The other two hotels, while not quite up to the mark, didn’t take away from the overall experience. I’d just recommend confirming the hotel details and photos in advance to avoid any surprises. The payment process was smooth, secure, and hassle-free, which made things even more convenient. Overall, it was a memorable and well-organized trip. I would definitely consider booking future travel packages with *Book It Forget It*, and I’d happily recommend them to others. Just ensure you double-check your hotel options beforehand. A big thanks to Mr. Sahil and the team for making our holiday so enjoyable! I recently booked a customized travel package from Bangalore to Mysore, Ooty, Coonoor, Kannur, Mahe Pondicherry, and Coorg through Travel Triangle’s associate agency, *Book It Forget It*, and had a truly enjoyable experience. Mr. Sahil, the travel agent assigned to us, was fantastic to work with—very understanding, professional, and experienced. He curated the itinerary exactly according to our preferences, ensuring everything was well-planned and smooth. The transportation arranged for us was top-notch. We had a clean, spacious car with great air conditioning and a friendly, well-behaved driver who not only drove safely but also acted as a helpful guide throughout the trip. His knowledge of local places made our journey more insightful and comfortable. Out of the four hotels we stayed in, two were excellent—one of them was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. The other two hotels, while not quite up to the mark, didn’t take away from the overall experience. I’d just recommend confirming the hotel details and photos in advance to avoid any surprises. The payment process was smooth, secure, and hassle-free, which made things even more convenient. Overall, it was a memorable and well-organized trip. I would definitely consider booking future travel packages with *Book It Forget It*, and I’d happily recommend them to others. Just ensure you double-check your hotel options beforehand. A big thanks to Mr. Sahil and the team for making our holiday so enjoyable!
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    Dhammaragde

    Aurangabad

    Dhammaragde's 7 days trip to Thekkady

    Happy to travel with TravelTriangle, Thank you Team
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    Meaakashu

    Bangalore

    Meaakashu's 5 days trip to Thekkady

    My parents went on a trip to kerela which couldn't have been planned better by them. Perfect customary itenary, and Mahima did everything to make this trip safe and memorable for them. Took care of minute details, like stays, perfect driver (who was more of a tour guide and made sure the family enjo
    yed each of the places). The stay in Allepey (Kondalip) instead of staying in the usual boathouse was the highlight and wise decision suggested by Mahima. The stay in Munnar was sumptuous!
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    Mmalam

    Patna

    Mmalam's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    A Memorable and Perfectly Planned Kerala Trip – Thank You Comfort Destination & Ms. Kiran! We recently completed a wonderful and unforgettable family trip to Kerala, all thanks to Comfort Destination and the amazing coordination by Ms. Kiran. From the very beginning, Kiran ma'am took personal care
    in understanding our preferences and curated a perfect itinerary that balanced comfort, sightseeing, and relaxation. Her selection of beautiful resorts and scenic spots truly made our journey special. A big shoutout to Mr. Hashim, our cab driver, who was not only professional and punctual but also warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made our travel smooth and enjoyable throughout the trip. We sincerely thank the entire Comfort Destination team for their dedication and support. Special appreciation goes again to Ms. Kiran, whose planning and efforts made our Kerala experience memorable and successful. We’re short of words to express how satisfied and happy we are. If you are planning a Kerala trip, we highly recommend going through Comfort Destination — and do request for your trip to be arranged by Ms. Kiran. She is truly exceptional and will make your journey unforgettable!
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    Pranavkanagaraj Odc

    Bengaluru

    Pranavkanagaraj's 3 days trip to Thekkady

    Good and satisfied with driver and travel agent. Not much satisfied with the hotel booked.
    RR

    Rimmie Ruh

    Jaipur

    Rimmie's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    Well, No doubt they presented a very good deal. We had opted only for a car to take us to various places in Kerala. The communication was good and swift and clear. Just that the car that arrived did not have a carrier and was not spacious enough for 5 people. Our mood was all spoiled right at the st
    art of the trip, as carrier and space for 5 was very clearly communicated to the agent several times. As a redressal, they said that they will provide a new car but on the next day and that we need to adjust in this car only for that particular day. Now why should we manage ? How difficult was it to arrange a separate small car for going from Kochi airport to Fort Kochi. This whole case wasted our 3 hours, and thank god we had a stay nearby where we could rest, else we would have been stranded on the airport. I cannot comment on how their services would be for accommodations and all, but a car was all they had to arrange, and they flawed. After a lot of heated discussions, they finally arranged the expected car, and the driver was really good, and we had a very nice time thereafter. So if you can ignore this incident, go ahead with them, as the prices and the itinerary were great.
    SK

    Sai Kiran

    Hyderabad

    Sai's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    Experience was great. But the view munnar rooms were not hygiene. Cockroaches in the bathroom. Except for that everything else was great. Thank you helping us.

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