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Kochi- Your starting Point<\/b><\/h3>\n
Kochi, the<\/span> Queen of the Arabian Sea is adorned with both skyscrapers and natural beauty alike. From the 14th century, travellers from European and Asian countries visited this port.\u00a0 The old streets and some of the major landmarks still hold the mark of trading relations with the British, the Dutch and the Portuguese. <\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, over the years Kochi has earned the reputation of being a cosmopolitan city and commercial capital with shopping falls, cinemas and business hubs.\u00a0 There is also the scope to explore backwaters, small islands, coastal cities, like Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In these areas, you will get the chance to see Chinese Fishing Nets or CheenaVala.\u00a0 Go to the Vasco da Gama Square, along Fort Kochi to click amazing photographs of the sea with sunset and Chinese Fishing Nets in the backdrop. Finally, don\u2019t miss Lulu Mall and Marine Drive to shop and take something special from Kochi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Periyar National Park is the first name that comes to mind when we talk about <\/span>Thekkady.<\/span> As a wildlife <\/span>sanctuary, it has earned a lot of reputation. The area of the sanctuary is above 777 square Kilometers. Inside the park, you will find an artificial lake that covers an area of 25 square Kilometers. <\/span><\/p>\n Moreover, it is also the country\u2019s only Tiger reserve. Obviously, it\u2019s a place for wildlife enthusiasts.\u00a0 It is a safe home for a lot of endangered species. Periyar National Park gives you the rare opportunity to explore tropical flora and fauna.\u00a0 For the visitors, Periyar National Park offers all the funs including hiking, elephant rides, boating, safari.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are different ways you can travel from Kochi to Thekkady. Unfortunately, there is no railway station in Thekkady. The nearest one is in Kottayam, which is 70 Kilometers away from Thekkady.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We don\u2019t recommend going to Thekkady from Kochi by Air. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Kochi.\u00a0 On the other hand, Madurai Airport is the closest airport to Thekkady. The distance between Thekkady and Kochi is 105 kilometres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Duration of the Journey from Kochi to Thekkady by Road<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It takes 4 to 5 hours maximum to go from Kochi to Thekkady.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Vytilla<\/b> Junction: <\/b>You can start the journey from <\/span>Vytilla<\/b> Junction<\/b>. It is unbelievable that this area was once a paddy field.\u00a0 Now it is a major transportation hub.\u00a0 The bypass connects districts like Alleppey, <\/span>Kottayam, etc. with Kochi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thrippunithura: <\/b>\u00a0Next comes <\/span>Thrippunithura<\/b> or Raja Nagari where you will see people in fish market buying and selling different types of fish. Thripunithura is the area where the first royal family of Cochin resided long ago. Their descendants still live here. You can visit the Hill Palace to get an idea of how the Maharaja dwelled in Cochin once upon a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Puthenkavu<\/b>:\u00a0 You will see the <\/span>Puthenkavu,<\/b> a small village or hamlet in Chengannur Block in Alappuzha District next. The scenic views of the village will charm you. You will get the sight of a river flowing by you.\u00a0 It gives you a glimpse of the village life of Kerala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thalayolaparambu:<\/b> Thalayolaparambu is a town in the Kottayam district. It is a home of renowned personalities, like Anaparambil, former Chief Minister of Travancore Cochin, KG Balakrishnan, the former Chief Justice of India and Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, a famous Malayalam writer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kaduthuruthy:<\/strong> Kaduthuruthy is known as a temple town. Tourists come here from near and far to see the Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple. It is also called Shiva Temple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pala<\/b>: One of the major destinations between Kochi and Thekkady is Pala.\u00a0 It is important because Pala operates as one of the gateways to southern high ranges. Moreover, Pala has got Pala Serie Malabar Catholic Pilgrimage Center. The majority of the population of Pala are Christians and they belong to Saint Thomas Christians or Syrian Catholics. There is also the tomb of Saint Alfosono. Moreover, Pala has got rubber and pepper plantations. You can visit the rubber markets and also venture to buy some pepper from here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ponkunnam:<\/b> Ponkunnam refers to the town on the golden mountain. It is part of the Kottayam district. In Ponkunnam\u00a0 the3re are many educational institutions and health care facilities. As you move along you could be delighted to see the rubber plantations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kanjirappally:<\/b> Kanjirappally is one of the busiest towns in the region. It is also one of the gateways to southern high ranges. The Syrian Christan Colonization has affected the area greatly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mundakayam:<\/b> Mundakayam is a small town in Kottayam district. It is located at the border of the Idukki and Kottayam districts. Mundakayam is gifted with greenery and rubber plantations because of the Manimala River that flows close by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Valanjanganam waterfalls: <\/b>Valanjanganam waterfalls is also known as Ninnumullipara. Valanjanganam waterfalls are on the Kottayam-Kumily highway.<\/span> \u00a0It is along the roadside. Usually, people stop at the waterfalls to have tea and snacks, besides enjoying its beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Peerumeedu: <\/b>Peerumeedu is a hill station. The Maharajas of Travancore used to go to Peerumeedu<\/span> for a summer retreat<\/span>. In those days Peerumeedu was inaccessible. It was occupied by<\/span> certain<\/span> tribes like ‘Malappandarams’ and ‘Malayarans’.\u00a0 Various kinds of plantations, like coffee, rubber, white pepper, black pepper, ginger, turmeric, etc. will give you immense pleasure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pambanar: <\/b>Pambanar is a small village with a tea plantation. Its surroundings are really wonderful.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Vandiperiyar: <\/strong><\/span>Vandiperiyar is a place where you will see tea, coffee and black pepper plantation mile after mile. There are a good number of black pepper and tea factories in Vandiperiyar. The Periyar river flows through this region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0The next stop is <\/span>Thekkady. <\/b>\u00a0You have reached your destination Thekkady successfully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThekkady- Your endpoint<\/b><\/h3>\n
Different Ways to Travel from Kochi to Thekkady\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
How to Travel from Kochi to Thekkady\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Road trip from Kochi to Thekkady\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n