Best Route / Best way from Cochin (Ernakulam) to Thekkady.

How to Reach from Cochin to Thekkady.

Thekkady, the paradise of travel junkies and nature lovers is ready for the full swing tourist flow after the pandemic. The smooth curvy roads with the ecstatic view on the sides are indeed seductive for bikers and travelers around the world. The lush green woods with the chirping, tweaking, cricketing, drizzling and roaring of the wild makes this place a must-visit all wanderlusts. Cochin is the main junction connecting many tourist spots all over Kerala. You can cover the heritage spots of Fort Kochi, Mattanchery,walk through the aromatic streets of Broadway and stroll through Lulu mall in Edapally before starting your journey to Thekkady. From the peaceful boating trips, thrilling safaris and tribal markets, Thekkady is a one-stop vacation spot for the vagabond in you. 

It is natural to get confused with the roadmaps provided in different travel sites on the Internet. Always choose authentic sites to avoid misleading routes and stay at premium hotels to ensure safety and quality service. Hills and Hues, the best luxury resort in Thekkady, would uplift your vacation to an ultimate level of perfection. If you are flying down at Cochin International airport, there is a distance of 180 kilometers from there to Thekkady. You can take a bus to Angamali KSRTC bus depot in the city where you will find direct buses to Thodupuzha and can book a cab from there to reach Thekkady. You can take a bus to Ernakulam bus depot from the airport but it is not advisable as it is hectic and time consuming.

If you are planning to go by train, you may take a train to Kottayam from the nearest railway station. From Kottayam, there are trains on a daily basis to Thekkady. After travelling for about 110 kilometers, you will reach Thekkady. It is safer to go by a cab than using public transportation. While considering travel routes and options, it is equally important to find a good place to stay as it crucially determines your vacation. There are a number of options to choose from in Thekkady. Hills and Hues located in 2nd Mile, Amaravathy is one of the best resorts in Thekkady, providing a 180 degree view of forests, lush green mountains and the mighty Periyar River. You can also get a view of the scenic villages of Cumbum and Theni from the balcony.

The distance from Thekkady to Fort Cochin is 161 kilometers. Unfortunately, there is no direct transportation from Fort Cochin. If you are coming by road to Thekkady from Ernakulam or Fort Kochin, drive to Thalayolaparambu and pass through Kaduthuruthi. Pass on to Kuruvulangad – Pala direction. Drive straight to Ponkunna , turn to Mundakkayam as you reach Kanjirapilly and drive straight to reach Kumily. This is the most preferred and comfortable route with good roads and a nice view. You can also drive through Muvattupuzha –Thodupuzha route, reach Kanjirapilly, drive straight to Mundakayam- Kuttikanam and reach Kumily.  Other than these two routes, you can also take another route. Drive through Muvattupuzha, -Vannapuram direction and reach Chelachuvadu.  Go to Kattapana and drive to Anavilasam or Puliyanmala . If you drive straight from there, you reach Thekkady.

 Wouldn’t it be bliss to spend some days in a paradise like Thekkady , stay in a boutique resort and wake up to the chattering birds from the woods?. So why wait? Pack your bags and enjoy the vacation that you really deserve.