Kochi to Thekkady tempo traveller hire
Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Cardamom Hills. Two nights lets a group do the boat safari, spice plantations and the Kumily border town at an easy pace.
From our base in Kochi it is a 157.7 km drive to Thekkady — about 2 h 7 m on the road. We run this route with tempo travellers seating 9 to 26 passengers, and quote it as a 2 night / 3 day package with 100 km included per day.
- Distance
- 157.7 km
- Drive time
- 2 h 7 m
- Popular trip
- 2N / 3D
- From
- ₹7,800
What's there in Thekkady
- ✓Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- ✓Periyar Lake boat safari
- ✓Spice & cardamom plantations
- ✓Kumily town
Kochi to Thekkady — 2 night / 3 day rates
Per vehicle, with 100 km included per day. Driver allowance and extra kilometres are charged on top. Your final quote is confirmed by our team against your itinerary.
| Tempo traveller | Seats | Extra km | 3-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Tempo 10 Seater | 10 | ₹23/km | ₹8,400 |
| Premium Tempo 10 Seater | 10 | ₹23/km | ₹10,200 |
| Urbania 10 Seater | 10 | ₹30/km | ₹16,500 |
| Premium Urbania 10 Seater | 10 | ₹32/km | ₹19,500 |
| Winger AC | 12 | ₹23/km | ₹7,800 |
| Executive Tempo 12 Seater | 12 | ₹23/km | ₹9,000 |
| Premium Tempo 12 Seater | 12 | ₹24/km | ₹10,200 |
| Premium Tempo 15 Seater | 15 | ₹25/km | ₹11,700 |
| Urbania 15 Seater | 15 | ₹30/km | ₹18,000 |
| Executive Tempo 17 Seater | 17 | ₹25/km | ₹9,900 |
| Executive Tempo 19 Seater | 19 | ₹28/km | ₹13,800 |
| Executive Tempo 26 Seater | 26 | ₹30/km | ₹15,900 |
Rates are indicative and subject to change. Driver allowance is charged per day (₹700 for Tempo Travellers and the Winger; ₹1,000 for the Urbania). KMs are calculated from the garage and back. Photos are for reference and the exact vehicle is subject to availability at the time of assignment.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Thekkady from Kochi?
- Thekkady is about 157.7 km from our Kochi base (Aluva) — roughly 2 h 7 m by road.
- How many days do you need for a Kochi to Thekkady trip?
- Most groups book 2 night / 3 days for Thekkady. A longer itinerary can be arranged on request.
- What is the tempo traveller rate from Kochi to Thekkady?
- For a 2 night / 3 day trip, rates start at about ₹7,800 for the Winger AC (100 km included per day, driver allowance extra). Larger vehicles cost more — see the table above.
- Which tempo traveller is best for Thekkady?
- Wildlife and spice-trail group tours. For up to 12 guests an Executive or Premium Tempo 12 Seater is the usual pick; bigger groups use the 17, 19 or 26 Seater or the Urbania.
Other tempo traveller routes from Kochi
Planning a longer circuit? See the full list of routes, browse thetempo traveller fleet, or read aboutgroup travel with Kochi Tempo.
Guides for the Kochi to Thekkady run
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