How to Reach Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Idukki District, Kerala, India
By Air
Nearest Airport
Madurai Airport (IXM)
Distance
136 km
From the airport, hire a prepaid taxi or use app-based cabs (Ola/Uber) to reach Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station
Kottayam Railway Station
Distance
114 km
Auto-rickshaws and local buses connect the railway station to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stop
Kumily Bus Stand
Distance
4 km
KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport) and private buses operate regular services.
By Road
From Kochi
5 hours by road (190 km) via Kottayam
From Thiruvananthapuram
6 hours by road (257 km)
From Calicut
8.5 hours by road (370 km)
💡 Road Tips
Most visitors arrive via Kumily town. The road from Kottayam through rubber plantations is scenic. KSRTC buses run regularly from major cities.
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