Kochi to Thekkady by vehicle, with a professional driver — the Toyota Innova Crysta for couples and small groups, and the Force Urbania for family and guest groups up to 16 on the Periyar journey.
approximately 120 km via Kottayam · around 4 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
The right vehicle
We only quote vehicles that are genuinely part of what we provide for your dates. Along approximately 120 km via Kottayam in roughly around 4 hours, depending on traffic and stops, the right choice depends on your group size.
Couples & Small Groups
6 Passengers · from ₹3,500/day
The Toyota Innova Crysta suits couples and small groups of up to six on the Kochi to Thekkady journey, with captain bucket seats, a roof carrier for luggage, and a professional chauffeur so everyone relaxes on the road.
Families & Groups of 7–16
16 Passengers · from ₹7,000/day
For families and groups heading together, the 16-seater Force Urbania keeps everyone in one vehicle for the drive to Thekkady — luxury reclining seats, individual AC vents, and a professional driver.
Larger Guest Groups
16 Passengers each · confirmed for your dates
For bigger groups where multiple Urbanias are genuinely available for your dates, we coordinate them so the whole party travels to Thekkady together.
On the road
approximately 120 km via Kottayam, around 4 hours, depending on traffic and stops. Chauffeur-driven, so the driving is handled while the group enjoys the journey.
The classic route heads from Kochi through Kottayam and Kanjirappally, climbing into the spice hills around Periyar. It crosses roughly 120 km of mix of highway and hill road over about four hours.
Arriving by flight? We can begin the journey with a pickup at Cochin International Airport and carry the group straight to Thekkady, so nobody waits between landing and travel.
Thekkady sits beside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by cardamom, pepper, and clove plantations — a peaceful hill base for boating, spice tours, and night safaris.
At Thekkady
Thekkady is a base for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding spice country. These are the journeys our group often makes once there.
A boat cruise on Periyar Lake is the classic way to watch wildlife along the Thekkady shore.
Walk cardamom, pepper, and clove estates near Vandanmedu and understand what grows in the region.
A hilltop temple with views over the sanctuary, reached by permit-guided road.
A calm viewpoint surrounded by spice gardens, good for a short hillside break.
Questions
For a couple or a small group of up to six, the Toyota Innova Crysta is the comfortable choice — captain bucket seats, a roof carrier, and a professional chauffeur for the ~120 km drive.
The Force Urbania seats 16, so the whole family travels together in one chauffeur-driven vehicle for the Kochi to Thekkady journey.
Yes. Where your dates and group size fit, we begin the Kochi to Thekkady journey at Cochin International Airport, so arrivals can start the trip the moment they land.
We don't quote sedans or luxury coaches for Thekkady because they sit outside the vehicles we genuinely provide for your dates. The vehicles we arrange are the Innova Crysta and the Force Urbania from our own Kochi fleet.
Yes. Every Kochi to Thekkady journey is chauffeur-driven by a professional, so travellers can watch the spice-country scenery instead of the road.
Also travelling on these routes? See Kochi to Munnar vehicle rental, Kochi to Alleppey vehicle rental, or our Urbania rental in Kochi. And for the road beyond, remember the Innova Crysta rental Kochi page.
The Urbania difference
We bring together thoughtful service, dependable planning, and elevated comfort for group travel that feels genuinely effortless.
Experienced, courteous chauffeurs who know Kerala's roads and your priorities.
Every Urbania is thoroughly cleaned, checked, and prepared before every journey.
A responsive team is always available to assist before, during, and after your trip.
Clear, upfront quotations with no surprises—just confidence from the first call.
Spacious premium seating and considered comforts that make every mile feel relaxed.
Punctual pickups and thoughtful route planning, so your schedule stays effortless.
Plan your journey
Tell us where you're headed and our team will arrange a considered, comfortable journey for your group. We're based in Chottanikkara, near Kochi, and travel with our vehicles across Kerala and beyond.
