Thrissur & Palakkad · Fort town in the Palakkad Gap
Palakkad group trip guide
Palakkad: Fort town in the Palakkad Gap in Thrissur & Palakkad, Kerala. From Kozhikode it is 127 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kozhikode costs ₹7,600–9,300 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kozhikode
- 127 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- September to March
- Fare from Kozhikode
- ₹7,600–9,300 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB) or Kochi (COK)
Palakkad Fort, also called Tipu's Fort, was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766 and stands in the middle of the town.
The town sits in the Palakkad Gap, the wide break in the Western Ghats through which the road and railway from Tamil Nadu enter Kerala.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Palakkad 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)
Kochi → Palakkad
₹8,400–10,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 142 km one way · 1 day, 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 starting point for Kerala and Tamil Nadu circuits: Malampuzha, Nelliampathy, Silent Valley and Parambikulam are all close.
History & culture
How far is Palakkad
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 142 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 127 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 336 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Kozhikode
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,200–7,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹6,400–8,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹7,600–9,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹8,700–11,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹16,600–22,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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 day 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: September to March.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Families, School groups.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Palakkad
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) or Kochi (COK).
- Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Palakkad
Approved operators who take groups to Palakkad. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
178 km by road from Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Palakkad
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.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- 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
Kozhikode-il ninnu Palakkad-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Palakkad from Kozhikode?)
127 km by road: 3–4 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.
Palakkad-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Palakkad cost?)
Round trip from Kozhikode (127 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹7,600–9,300, 40–49 seater bus ₹16,600–22,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Palakkad cost?
Round trip from Kozhikode with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,200–7,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,400–8,100; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹7,600–9,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹8,700–11,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹16,600–22,500. 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 Palakkad?
Half a day. With the drive from Kozhikode, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A starting point for Kerala and Tamil Nadu circuits: Malampuzha, Nelliampathy, Silent Valley and Parambikulam are all close.
When is the best time to visit Palakkad?
September to March.
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 Palakkad from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) or Kochi (COK). Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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