Thekkady / Periyar is located at a distance of about 185 km
from Kochi (Cochin). The town is well known for the Periyar Tiger Reserve and
is well connected to Kochi by roadways. However,
the best way to reach Thekkady/Periyar from Kochi is by car, a journey of about
3 hours.
The places covered during the journey include Kochi - 16km
-> Thiruvankulam - 30km -> Muvattupuzha - 22km -> Kadavoor - 7km ->
Vannapram - 53km -> Chelachuvattil - 39km -> Idukki - 27km ->
Kattappana - 24km -> Chakkuppallam - 11km -> Thekkady/Periyar.
Can the drive be done in the evening if I land into kochi by 1830 hrs
@ Sachin Malik
Hi sir.. Driving is possible during evening time. But suggestion is to stay back in cochin on arrival day and next day morning you can start travel to thekkady
Our suggestion is Considering the safety . Being ghat roads, better to avoid night drive