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In this "how to reach Thekkady" section of Thekkady travel guide, we have highlighted various options about traveling to Thekkady.

How to Reach Thekkady

The word Thekkady is sufficient to bring forward the visuals of elephants, continuous chains of hills, and spice-scented plantations. Thekkady, known for possessing the amazing Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Idukki district of Kerala and lies close to the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border town, Kumily. Being one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, this sanctuary gives you a chance to view close glimpses and click photographs of the wildlife residing here. Along with the beautiful treasures of flora and fauna, Thekkady is a definitive reservoir of endangered species and rich tribal culture. The places to visit in and around the town of Thekkady make it an important tourist destination in the state of Kerala. As Kerala is well connected to rest of the major cities of India via road, rail and air; reaching here is not a problem at all. Given here are the different ways of commuting to and around Thekkady.

Nearest Airports
The nearest airport to the town of Thekkady is the Madurai Airport, at about 140 km. Airlines like Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, and Spice Jet Airlines operate on a daily basis and connect other towns of the state and over 180 locations worldwide. The airport is equipped with fine dining restaurants and other fast food corners. Accommodation is available in and around the airport, in hotels and inns. The airport even has an open Wi-Fi connectivity enabling visitors to stay connected, if needed. Public transportation to and from the airport is frequent and reliable. Other airport closest to Thekkady is Cochin International Airport, at a distance of 190 km.

Nearest Railheads
The nearest railway station that connects to Thekkady is Kottayam Railway Station, about 114 km, located in the centre of the city. The station lies on the busy rail route between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. Frequent trains ply from most major cities of India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai to Kottayam Railway Station.

Road Connectivity
Frequent buses from Kerala State Road Transportation Corporation's (KSRTC) interstate and inter-district bus services operate on a daily basis. Apart from this, local auto rickshaws and taxis are available from various towns in Kerala.

Road distance from Major Towns in Kerala
Kumily 4 km
Pullumedu 50 km
Idukki 65 km
Munnar 106 km
Kumarakom 128 km
Alappuzha 164 km
Kollam 220 km

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