Athirappilly waterfall pouring over a wide rock ledge below forested hills

Palakkad → Athirappilly Falls by road

Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

A day trip from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹8,100–10,000, and ₹17,900–24,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 137 km each way, 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.

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Distance
137 km
one way, by road
Drive time
4–5 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a day trip
or 2 days to see more
Round trip
~301 km
within the state
Fare from
₹8,100–10,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip

The road distance from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls is about 137 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 4–5 hours. Most groups plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more.

Athirappilly Falls is a nature destination in Kerala. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

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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 → Athirappilly Falls

₹8,100–10,000

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 137 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.

Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 301 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 dayQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹5,600–7,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹6,800–8,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹8,100–10,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹9,400–11,900Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹10,600–13,800Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹13,200–17,900Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹17,900–24,200Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹21,100–27,400Get 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.

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Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls cost per person

The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.

Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
SUV / Innova7₹800–1,070
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹570–730
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹480–590
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹360–460
Force Urbania (luxury van)17₹620–810
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹380–510
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹370–490
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹380–490

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Add to the trip: around Athirappilly Falls

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

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Verified operators near Palakkad

1 approved operator within 75 km of Palakkad. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.

Operators for Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls

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Questions groups ask

What is the distance from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls by road?

137 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 301 km for the round trip with local running.

How long does it take to reach Athirappilly Falls from Palakkad by road?

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 4–5 hours, with the slower hill roads near the end counted in. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more.

Which vehicle should we hire from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls for our group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls?

For a day trip with driver: ₹6,800–8,700 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹8,100–10,000 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹9,400–11,900 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹13,200–17,900 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹17,900–24,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹21,100–27,400 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

What does a Palakkad to Athirappilly Falls trip cost per person?

With all 17 seats filled, a day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹8,100–10,000) works out to ₹480–590 per person, and ₹370–490 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Athirappilly Falls?

Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. With an extra day you can add Kochi and Munnar.

Palakkad se Athirappilly Falls ki duri kitni hai?

Palakkad se Athirappilly Falls ki sadak se duri lagbhag 137 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 4 se 5 ghante lagte hain.

How do I get exact prices?

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