Thrissur & Palakkad · Rainforest national park
Silent Valley National Park group trip guide
Silent Valley National Park: Rainforest national park in Thrissur & Palakkad, Kerala. From Palakkad it is 50 km by road (to Mukkali, where visits start), 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Palakkad costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Palakkad
- 50 km by road (to Mukkali, where visits start)
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- November to March
- Fare from Palakkad
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (CJB)
Silent Valley protects some of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen rainforest of the Western Ghats, home to the lion-tailed macaque.
Visits start from the information centre at Mukkali: visitors go in by the forest department's vehicle with a guide, and there is no stay inside the core area.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Silent Valley 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 → Silent Valley National Park
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 50 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 day for nature lovers, college and school groups who want real rainforest; the group vehicle waits at Mukkali.
Wildlife & forests
How far is Silent Valley National Park
Distances are to Mukkali, where visits start.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 50 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Kochi | 182 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 116 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 376 km | 9–11 h | – |
Group fares from Palakkad
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
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: November to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Nature lovers, College groups, School groups.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB).
- Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Silent Valley National Park
Approved operators who take groups to Silent Valley 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
50 km by road from Silent Valley (Mukkali)
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Silent Valley (Mukkali)
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Silent Valley (Mukkali)
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Silent Valley (Mukkali)
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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Questions groups ask
Palakkad-il ninnu Silent Valley National Park-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Silent Valley National Park from Palakkad?)
50 km by road (to Mukkali, where visits start): 2–3 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.
Silent Valley National Park-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Silent Valley National Park cost?)
Round trip from Palakkad (50 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Silent Valley National Park cost?
Round trip from Palakkad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. 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 Silent Valley National Park?
1 day. With the drive from Palakkad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A day for nature lovers, college and school groups who want real rainforest; the group vehicle waits at Mukkali.
When is the best time to visit Silent Valley National Park?
November 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 Silent Valley National Park from abroad?
Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB). Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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