110 km · about 3.5 hours
Munnar to Thekkady Taxi
The link leg of the classic Kerala circuit. 110km of hill road between two very different highlands — tea above, cardamom below.
110 kmRoad distance
3.5 hrsTypical drive time
₹1,850+Sedan, one way
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Estimated one-way fare
Worked out from our per-km rate plus the driver allowance for this distance. It is an estimate, not a meter — confirm the exact figure on the call, since a night halt, an interstate permit or a detour changes it.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Est. one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan |
4 | ₹13 | ₹1,850 |
| Maruti Ertiga MPV |
6 | ₹16 | ₹2,150 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta SUV |
6 | ₹19 | ₹2,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 12+1 Tempo |
12 | ₹24 | ₹3,250 |
| Tempo Traveller 17+1 Tempo |
17 | ₹28 | ₹3,700 |
| Force Urbania Luxury Van |
13 | ₹38 | ₹5,000 |
Includes driver allowance. Tolls, parking and permits at actuals. Round trips are quoted lower per km than two one-way fares.
The route
Via: Bodimettu → Nedumkandam → Kumily
- Pallivasal & ChithirapuramOld estate bungalows on the way out of Munnar.
- Bodimettu viewpointTamil Nadu plains spread out below.
- NedumkandamCardamom trading town, halfway.
- KattappanaOptional detour for the Idukki dam.
- KumilyArrival at the Thekkady gate.
Driver's note. Three and a half hours of continuous bends. Take it in the morning, not after a full day of Munnar sightseeing.
Munnar to Thekkady — common questions
How long is this drive?
110km, around 3.5 hours. Slow because of the terrain, not the distance.
Can we do Munnar sightseeing and then drive?
Not comfortably. Do sightseeing one day, travel the next morning.
Is the road in good condition?
Generally yes, with rough patches after heavy rain.
Anything worth stopping for?
Bodimettu viewpoint, and the cardamom estates around Nedumkandam.
Other routes on this side of Kerala
Doing more than one stop?
Hills, backwaters and beach in one trip, same car and driver throughout. Usually cheaper than booking each leg separately.
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