Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The distance from Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). As there are only 2 buses per day, hiring taxis will be the
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Overview
The distance from Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 21 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). As there are only 2 buses per day, hiring taxis will be the viable option, if you want to cover both Topslip and Parambikulam on the same day. Though there are lot of tourist taxis from Pollachi, it may not be easy to get one during peak seasons or when film shootings happen around the town.
Route Map
By Car: Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
21 km · ~25m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nelliampathy
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
21 km · 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife SanctuaryParambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
21 km · ~28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nelliampathy
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nelliampathy. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nelliampathy → Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~21 km
~28m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹110
- Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Nearest railway stations: Kollengode for Nelliampathy, Karukkutty (about 41 km away) for Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Things to Do in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit Parambikulam Dam
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam on the Parambikulam River, located in the Palakkad district in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, ranks number one in India as…
Visit Solaiyar Dam
Solaiyar Dam, Upper Solaiyar Dam or Upper Sholayar Dam (Solaiyaaru) is located 20 km (12 mi) from Valparai, a hill station in the Anaimalai Hills of the Coimbatore…
Visit Thunakkadavu Dam
Thunakkadavu Dam is situated in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala across Thoonakkadavu River, which is a tributary of Parambikulam River, in Palakkad district of…
Visit Sholayar Dam
Sholayar Dam is a concrete dam built across the Chalakkudi River in Malakkappara in Thrissur district, Kerala of India. The dam consists of main Sholayar Dam, Sholayar…
Visit Peruvaripallam Dam
Peruvaripallam Dam is an earth-filled embankment dam on the Peruvaripallam River in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The dam's reservoir is connected to the nearby…
Suggested Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Travel from Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Parambikulam Dam
Day 2Explore Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit Solaiyar Dam
- Visit Thunakkadavu Dam
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Sholayar Dam
- Head back to Nelliampathy
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
21 km
1 hours
Approximately 21 km by road from Nelliampathy to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
21 km
The nearest railway station to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is Kollengode railway station, about 27 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 21 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Cochin International Airport (COK), about 42 km away.
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