Thrissur & Palakkad · Tiger reserve
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve group trip guide
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: Tiger reserve in Thrissur & Palakkad, Kerala. From Palakkad it is 99 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Palakkad costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Palakkad
- 99 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- November to April
- Fare from Palakkad
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB)
Parambikulam, in the Anamalai hills, is a tiger reserve of teak and evergreen forest around three reservoirs, run with eco-tourism programmes by the forest department.
The usual road in from Palakkad crosses into Tamil Nadu through Pollachi and Top Slip before entering Kerala again.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 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 → Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 99 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 jungle safari, bamboo rafting and forest stays booked through the reserve, for groups who want a quiet wildlife trip.
Wildlife & forests
How far is Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 99 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Kochi | 206 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 231 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 400 km | 10–11 h | – |
Group fares from Palakkad
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: November to April.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Nature lovers, Families, College groups.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB).
- Nearest railway station: Pollachi or Palakkad.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Approved operators who take groups to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
99 km by road from Parambikulam
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Parambikulam
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Parambikulam
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Parambikulam
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
Palakkad-il ninnu Parambikulam Tiger Reserve-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Parambikulam Tiger Reserve from Palakkad?)
99 km by road: 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.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve cost?)
Round trip from Palakkad (99 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 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve cost?
Round trip from Palakkad 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 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
1–2 days. With the drive from Palakkad, plan 2 days in all. A jungle safari, bamboo rafting and forest stays booked through the reserve, for groups who want a quiet wildlife trip.
When is the best time to visit Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
November to April.
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 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB). Nearest railway station: Pollachi or Palakkad. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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