Kollam to Thekkady Taxi
- Distance
- ~165 km
- Drive time
- 4.5–5 hrs
- Route
- Via Pathanamthitta & Mundakayam
Kollam to Thekkady Taxi
A Kollam to Thekkady taxi covers about 165 km and takes 4.5 to 5 hours, climbing from sea level to around 900 metres at Kumily. Kerala Dayz runs sedans, Innova Crystas and Tempo Travellers for this hill drive from ₹[X] one way. Your driver collects you anywhere in Kollam district and drops you at your Thekkady resort, homestay or spice-plantation stay.
Fixed One-Way Pricing
Kollam to Thekkady Taxi Fare
The fare is fixed at booking and includes the long ghat climb, with no hill surcharge.
Sedan (4 · 2 bags) — Couples on a forest getaway — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Innova Crysta (7 · 4 bags) — Families on hill holidays — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Tempo Traveller (12 · 8 bags) — Office and school trips — One-Way ₹[X] · Round Trip ₹[X]
Families on hill holidays usually choose an Innova taxi from Kollam to Thekkady for a steady ride on the bends. Office and school groups hire a Tempo Traveller from Kollam to Thekkady to keep everyone together. Holiday weekends and festival dates are charged at the same fixed rate. Child seats are free on request, and quotes stay valid for a week.
What Your Thekkady Fare Covers
Transparent Billing
What Your Thekkady Fare Covers
Included in every booking:
- AC car, fuel and a ghat-trained driver
- Driver bata for the hill journey
- Tea break at Kuttikkanam
Not included, billed at actual:
- Periyar boat and park tickets
- Spice garden and show fees
- Meals and snacks on the way up
Along the Way
The Road from Kollam to Thekkady
Pickups run from Chinnakada, Kadappakada, Kundara, Kottarakkara or any home in Kollam district. The Kollam to Thekkady via Pathanamthitta route runs north-east through Kottarakkara and Adoor, then turns east to Pathanamthitta town. From Pathanamthitta, the road passes Ranni and Erumely, through rubber estates and small temple towns. Erumely is famous for its mosque and temple, both visited by Sabarimala pilgrims. At Mundakayam, the ghat climb begins, rising through forest to Kuttikkanam and Peermade. The Kollam to Thekkady via Punalur road through Kundara and the old suspension-bridge town of Punalur, on the Kallada river, joins the same route at Pathanamthitta. Both routes meet the tea country after Kuttikkanam, where the old Ammachi Kottaram palace stands among the trees. The Kollam to Thekkady distance by road is about 165 km in total, most of it on good roads. The last stretch passes Vandiperiyar's tea factories before reaching Kumily, at the edge of the Periyar forest. A Kollam to Periyar Tiger Reserve taxi drops at the Thekkady checkpost, where forest buses run to the boat landing. The final hour is the best part of this Kollam to Thekkady hill drive, with mist and tea gardens on every side.
No Return-Leg Charge
Door-to-Hills Comfort
A Kollam to Thekkady one way taxi is the most booked option, as most guests stay a night or two in Kumily. A Kollam to Thekkady round trip taxi covers the driver's stay and the drive back to the coast, usually after two nights. A Kollam to Thekkady car rental by the day keeps one car for spice gardens, viewpoints and an onward drive to Munnar. See how taxi fares are calculated in Kerala →
Simple Booking Steps
Book a Thekkady Trip in 3 Steps
Send your Kollam pickup point, travel date, group size and Thekkady hotel.
Get a fixed fare and the driver details on WhatsApp.
Meet your driver at your front door and pay on arrival in Kumily by UPI, card or cash.
Why Kollam Families Pick Kerala Dayz for Thekkady
Ghat drivers — [X]+ years on the Mundakayam and Kuttikkanam roads · Steady pace — breaks every two hours, no rushing on bends, and gentle braking · Weather checks — drivers check rain and landslide alerts before leaving Kollam · Hill-checked cars — [X] vehicles with brakes and tyres inspected before each climb, serviced every [X] km · Single price — fuel, allowance and tea stops in one quote · Local tips — drivers know honest spice shops and the best viewpoints.
What Travellers Say
"[Name] drove the Mundakayam ghat carefully and had us at our spice-garden stay in time for lunch. A careful driver we would book again."
[Customer Name], [City], [Month Year] · Reviewed by [Name, Operations Head] · Last updated October 2026
More Routes from Kollam
Want another drive from Kollam? These routes start from the same pickups too: Kollam to Kochi Taxi (~140 km, 3.5 hrs), Kollam to Alleppey Taxi (~85 km, 2.5 hrs), and Kollam to Varkala Taxi (~35 km, 1 hr).
Kollam to Thekkady Taxi — FAQs
What does a Kollam to Thekkady cab cost one way?
A Kollam to Thekkady cab starts at ₹[X] for a sedan, ₹[X] for an Innova Crysta and ₹[X] for a Tempo Traveller, one way. Round-trip quotes include the driver’s stay.
Is a Kollam to Kumily taxi the same as this route?
Yes. A Kollam to Kumily taxi is the same trip, as Thekkady sits next to Kumily town on the edge of the forest.
Is a Kollam to Thekkady 2 day trip enough?
Yes. A Kollam to Thekkady 2 day trip covers the drive, a boat ride and a spice garden. Add a third day for Ramakkalmedu, Gavi or a bamboo rafting trip on the lake.
Can we plan a Kollam to Thekkady wildlife trip with a boat ride?
Yes. A Kollam to Thekkady wildlife trip includes the lake cruise and a guided forest walk, best booked early in the morning.
Do you offer a Kollam to Thekkady drop taxi for one-way guests?
Yes, most of our guests choose it. A Kollam to Thekkady drop taxi is billed one way only, with no charge for the empty return to Kollam.
Is the Mundakayam ghat safe for elders and children?
Yes. Our drivers avoid night climbs, use low gears downhill and stop whenever anyone needs a break.
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