How to Reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Idukki District, Kerala, India
By Air
Nearest Airport
Madurai Airport (IXM)
Distance
100 km
From the airport, hire a prepaid taxi or use app-based cabs (Ola/Uber) to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station
Udumalpet Railway Station
Distance
60 km
Auto-rickshaws and local buses connect the railway station to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stop
Chinnar Check Post
Distance
1 km
KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport) and private buses operate regular services.
By Road
From Kochi
5 hours by road (175 km) via Munnar
From Thiruvananthapuram
8 hours by road (310 km)
From Calicut
8 hours by road (340 km)
💡 Road Tips
Located on the Munnar-Udumalpet road near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. One of the driest spots in Kerala. Trekking permits required from the forest office.
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