How to Reach Periyar

Planning to Visit Periyar? Find the various ways to travel to Periyar by Road, Cars, Trains, Indian Railways, Flights, Airlines and Airports in Periyar.

Location of Periyar

Periyar is famous for Periyar National Park is located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is located about 4 km from Kumily, approximately 100 km east of Kottayam, 110 km west of Madurai and 120 km southeast of Kochi. It is situated on the Western Ghats along the border with Tamil Nadu State.

Periyar Location and Getting There

By Air

The nearest airports to reach here are in Madurai in Tamil Nadu at about 140 km away and in Kochi at about 185 km away.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is in Kumarakom at about 114 km away. It is connected to the other cities of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

By Road

Periyar is easily accessible via Kumily which is only 4 km away. Excellent road networks from Kumily connects it to the all major cities of Kerala and South India. Buses by state transport and private service providers are operated frequently.

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