Short Trip Bangalore to Thekkady

Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Thekkady is one of Kerala’s most popular tourist destinations. It is located at around 202 km (5-6 hours) from Thiruvananthapuram/Trivandrum and is well known for wildlife protection. Thekkady is the hometown of Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction. Besides, Thekkady is known for its scenic beauty, rolling hills, and spice plantations. Then, there is a popular plantation town, Kumily, located around 1 km from Thekkady. Kumily is recognized worldwide for its undulating spice and tea plantations, which have become an important center for the spice trade. Contact us today if you want to visit Bangalore to Thekkady and plan your trip with travel experts.

How to Reach Thekkady from Bangalore

By Train

The nearest airport to Thekkady is Madurai, located 151 km away (3-4 hours). The nearest major international airport is Nedumbassery airport in Kochi at 140 km. This airport is connected to all major cities in India, including Bangalore.

By Air

The nearest railhead is Kottayam Railway Station, located 107 km from Thekkady. Kottayam is well-connected to all railway stations in India, such as Bangalore.

By Road

National Highway 7 connects Thekkady to Bangalore. If you are traveling in a group, hiring a taxi cab is best. The journey from Bangalore to Thekkady via road will take around 7.5 hours. Thekkady is well-connected to Bangalore via tourist buses.