Munnar, Thekkady & Idukki · Home of the Nilgiri tahr
Eravikulam National Park group trip guide
Eravikulam National Park: Home of the Nilgiri tahr in Munnar, Thekkady & Idukki, Kerala. From Kochi it is 125 km by road (to Munnar town, a short drive from the park's entry), 4–5 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kochi costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kochi
- 125 km by road (to Munnar town, a short drive from the park's entry)
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- April to January
- Fare from Kochi
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kochi (COK)
Eravikulam, on the high grasslands above Munnar, protects the Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat found only in the Western Ghats; Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, rises at its edge.
Visitors ride the park's own buses up to the Rajamalai tourism zone. The slopes turn blue when the Neelakurinji flowers, about once every twelve years.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Eravikulam National Park from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Eravikulam National Park
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 162 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A morning in Munnar that every group enjoys; book tickets online and leave the vehicle at the parking.
Wildlife & forestsHill stations & tea
How far is Eravikulam National Park
Distances are to Munnar town, a short drive from the park's entry.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 162 km | 5–6 h | Route: Palakkad to Eravikulam National Park |
| Kochi | 125 km | 4–5 h | Route: Kochi to Eravikulam National Park |
| Kozhikode | 275 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 258 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Kochi
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: April to January.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Families, Nature lovers, School groups.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Eravikulam National Park
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kochi (COK).
- Nearest railway station: Aluva.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Eravikulam National Park
Approved operators who take groups to Eravikulam National Park. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
162 km by road from Munnar
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Munnar
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
430 km by road from Munnar
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Munnar
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Kochi-il ninnu Eravikulam National Park-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Eravikulam National Park from Kochi?)
125 km by road (to Munnar town, a short drive from the park's entry): 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Eravikulam National Park-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Eravikulam National Park cost?)
Round trip from Kochi (125 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Eravikulam National Park cost?
Round trip from Kochi with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Eravikulam National Park?
Half a day. With the drive from Kochi, plan 2 to 3 days in all. A morning in Munnar that every group enjoys; book tickets online and leave the vehicle at the parking.
When is the best time to visit Eravikulam National Park?
April to January.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Eravikulam National Park from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK). Nearest railway station: Aluva. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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