75 km · about 2.5 hours
Vagamon to Thekkady Taxi
A short, pretty hill leg — 75km through Peermade's tea estates linking Vagamon's meadows to Periyar's forest.
75 kmRoad distance
2.5 hrsTypical drive time
₹1,400+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 | ₹1,400 |
| Maruti Ertiga MPV |
6 | ₹16 | ₹1,600 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta SUV |
6 | ₹19 | ₹1,950 |
| Tempo Traveller 12+1 Tempo |
12 | ₹24 | ₹2,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17+1 Tempo |
17 | ₹28 | ₹2,700 |
| Force Urbania Luxury Van |
13 | ₹38 | ₹3,650 |
Includes driver allowance. Tolls, parking and permits at actuals. Round trips are quoted lower per km than two one-way fares.
The route
Via: Erattupetta → Mundakayam → Kuttikanam → Kumily
- MundakayamRubber town at the base.
- KuttikanamTea estates and the old summer palace area.
- PeermadePlantation country at 900m.
- KumilySpice market at the Thekkady gate.
Driver's note. Two and a half hours, all of it hill road. An easy morning leg that leaves the afternoon free for Periyar.
Vagamon to Thekkady — common questions
How long is this drive?
75km, around 2.5 hours.
Is the road good?
Narrow in places through the estates, but in reasonable condition.
Worth adding Peermade?
It is directly on the route. Stop for the tea estate views.
Can we reach in time for an afternoon boat?
Leaving Vagamon by 9am gets you to Kumily well before the afternoon slots.
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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