Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad
Valparai and Athirappilly Falls from Palakkad
The Valparai and Athirappilly Falls from Palakkad covers about 323 km of driving over 2 days. For 2 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100 and a 49-seater coach ₹30,200–40,700 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 2 days
- Driving
- 323 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 2
- from Palakkad
- Fare from
- ₹14,000–17,100
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 2 days
Valparai is a hill town of tea estates in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai hills, and Athirappilly Falls, on the Chalakudy river in Kerala's Thrissur district, is the state's largest waterfall. One loop from Palakkad takes in both: up to Valparai through Pollachi, across the forest road to Athirappilly, and home through Chalakudy and Thrissur.
Two days keep the drives easy for a family or a group of friends. The first day climbs the Aliyar ghat road's hairpin bends to Valparai; the second crosses the forest road to the Vazhachal and Athirappilly falls. Tell operators your group size and the route, so the quote names a vehicle and a driver used to hill roads.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 323 km loop one way · 2 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Palakkad
- Valparai
- Athirappilly Falls
Day-by-day plan (2 days)
Day 1: Palakkad to Valparai111 km
Drive through Pollachi and up the Aliyar ghat road, with its hairpin bends, to Valparai's tea estates. Stay the night in Valparai.
Day 2: Valparai to Athirappilly, then home212 km
Cross the forest road to Vazhachal and Athirappilly Falls, then drive home to Palakkad through Chalakudy and Thrissur.
What the circuit costs
About 323 km over 2 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹22,400–30,200 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 | Get 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. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 2-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹990–1,250 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹820–1,010 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹620–780 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹640–860 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹620–830 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- The Valparai–Athirappilly road runs through reserve forest with check posts: travel in daylight and follow the forest department's rules.
- Ghat roads take longer than their km suggest; plan halts for anyone prone to motion sickness.
Operators for Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad
Approved operators who take groups to Valparai and Athirappilly from 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
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad?
2 days. Over 2 days: day 1: Palakkad to Valparai; day 2: Valparai to Athirappilly, then home.
How far is the Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad circuit?
About 323 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 2 (Valparai to Athirappilly, then home), 212 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Valparai and Athirappilly from Palakkad trip cost for a group?
For 2 days with driver: 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; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹22,400–30,200; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Which vehicle suits the Valparai roads?
A tempo traveller or a mini bus is the usual choice. Tell operators the route includes the Aliyar ghat and the Valparai–Athirappilly forest road, so they send a vehicle and a driver used to hill roads.