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How to reach Work From Village

Pachady is a small village 7 km from Nedumkandam in Idukki district, Kerala, between Munnar and Thekkady. Most guests come by overnight bus from Bangalore or Chennai, by train to Aluva, Kottayam or Bodinayakanur, or by air to Kochi or Madurai. Here is every route, with approximate times and costs.

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Distances at a glance

Approximate road distances from Work From Village, with typical taxi times. Hill roads are slow, so allow more time than the kilometres suggest.

  • 7km

    Nedumkandam

    Our nearest town. Auto rickshaw, shared jeep or bus to Pachady.

  • 20km

    Kattappana

    Some buses from Bangalore and Chennai. About 45 minutes by taxi.

  • 39km

    Cumbum, Tamil Nadu

    Overnight buses from Bangalore and Chennai. Then up to 1.5 hours by taxi.

  • 73km

    Bodinayakanur railway station

    Nearest station in Tamil Nadu. 2.5 to 3 hours by taxi.

  • 113km

    Kochi airport

    Cochin International Airport, the nearest airport. 3 to 3.5 hours by taxi.

  • 114km

    Aluva railway station

    Nearest station in Kerala. 3 to 3.5 hours by taxi.

  • 128km

    Kottayam railway station

    Regular buses to Nedumkandam. About 4 hours by taxi.

  • 150to 160 km

    Madurai station and airport

    Bus via Cumbum, or 4 to 5 hours by taxi.

Seven ways to get here

Every route ends in Nedumkandam, 7 km from the house, unless you come all the way by taxi.

  1. Overnight bus to Cumbum

    Several overnight buses run from Bangalore and Chennai to Cumbum in Tamil Nadu, 39 km from the house. A/C and non-A/C sleeper buses take about 10 to 12 hours and cost roughly ₹1,000 to ₹3,000, depending on the season and the bus. Book on redBus or a similar app.

    From Cumbum there is at least one bus an hour to Nedumkandam. These are ordinary public buses and are often tightly packed. Then take the last 7 km to Pachady (see below). A taxi from Cumbum costs around ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 and takes up to 1.5 hours.

  2. Bus to Kattappana or Nedumkandam

    Some buses from Bangalore and Chennai run to Kattappana, 20 km from the house, and a few go straight to Nedumkandam. From Kattappana, take a local bus to Nedumkandam, or a taxi for around ₹1,000 (about 45 minutes).

  3. Train to Aluva, Kerala

    Aluva, 114 km away, is the nearest railway station in Kerala. Budget travellers can take a Munnar bus from the nearby KSRTC bus station, get off at Adimaly and take another bus to Nedumkandam. Allow at least 4 hours on the buses, plus waiting time in Aluva and Adimaly.

    A taxi we arrange costs around ₹5,000. An app cab such as Uber is often closer to ₹3,000. Either takes 3 to 3.5 hours.

  4. Train to Bodinayakanur, Tamil Nadu

    Bodinayakanur, 73 km away, is the nearest station in Tamil Nadu. A few trains run from Chennai, and you can check trains from Madurai too. From Bodinayakanur, take a Munnar bus, get off at Pooppara and go on to Nedumkandam. The buses take more than 3.5 hours, plus waiting time.

    A taxi costs around ₹3,500 and takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

  5. Train to Kottayam

    Kottayam railway station is 128 km away. Private and KSRTC buses run from Kottayam to Nedumkandam and to Kattappana, taking about 4.5 to 5 hours.

    A taxi costs around ₹6,000 and takes about 4 hours.

  6. Fly to Kochi

    Cochin International Airport is 113 km away. Buses from the airport area are rare, so take an app cab to Perumbavoor or Kothamangalam, then a bus to Adimaly (a Munnar bus, or a direct Adimaly bus; Kothamangalam has more of them), then a bus to Nedumkandam. Another option is an auto rickshaw from the airport to Kalady, then buses to Perumbavoor and on to Kothamangalam or Adimaly.

    A taxi we arrange costs around ₹5,500. An app cab such as Uber is often around ₹3,500. Either takes 3 to 3.5 hours.

  7. Fly or take the train to Madurai

    Madurai's railway station and airport are about 150 to 160 km away. Take a bus to Cumbum, then on to Nedumkandam and the village, or a taxi for around ₹6,500 to ₹7,000 (4 to 5 hours).

The last 7 km: Nedumkandam to Pachady

We don't pick up from Nedumkandam, but you won't need us to. Send us your arrival time on WhatsApp and we'll share the location pin for the house.

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  • Auto rickshaw

    Plenty of on-demand auto rickshaws in Nedumkandam. Around ₹200 to Pachady.

  • Shared jeep

    About ₹30. Jeeps leave from the Pachady–Manajappara Jeep Stand, behind KGEES Jewellery in Nedumkandam.

  • Local bus

    About ₹15. A few buses at fixed times in the morning, at noon and in the evening, boarding at the same jeep stand.

Taxis we can arrange

We can book a taxi from airports and railway stations if you tell us in advance. Fares run a little high because of the hill roads, so we also show the usual app-cab fare where one is available, to help you save.

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  • Kochi airport

    Taxi we arrange: around ₹5,500. App cab: around ₹3,500. 3 to 3.5 hours.

  • Aluva railway station

    Taxi we arrange: around ₹5,000. App cab: around ₹3,000. 3 to 3.5 hours.

  • Kottayam railway station

    Taxi: around ₹6,000. About 4 hours.

  • Bodinayakanur railway station

    Taxi: around ₹3,500. 2.5 to 3 hours.

  • Madurai airport or railway station

    Taxi: around ₹6,500 to ₹7,000. 4 to 5 hours.

  • Cumbum

    Taxi: around ₹1,600 to ₹2,000. Up to 1.5 hours.

  • Kattappana

    Taxi: around ₹1,000. About 45 minutes.

All fares and times are approximate, as of November 2026. Message us for current rates. Short-distance taxis from Nedumkandam, Kattappana, Cumbum or Bodinayakanur are not always available, but the host may come to pick you up if time permits. Times run longer in the monsoon, so try to finish the hill roads in daylight.

Travel questions

Planning the trip around your work? Our blog post Getting to Your Workation in Idukki has tips, and the Nearby page covers weekend trips once you're here.

What is the nearest airport?

Cochin International Airport in Kochi, about 113 km away and around 3 to 3.5 hours by taxi. Madurai airport, about 150 to 160 km away, is the other option.

What is the nearest railway station?

In Kerala it is Aluva, about 114 km away. In Tamil Nadu it is Bodinayakanur, about 73 km away. Kottayam, about 128 km away, also has regular buses to Nedumkandam.

Can you arrange a taxi?

Yes, from airports and railway stations if you tell us in advance. Message us on WhatsApp for current rates. Short-distance taxis from Nedumkandam, Kattappana, Cumbum or Bodinayakanur are not always available, but the host may come to pick you up if time permits.

Do you pick guests up from Nedumkandam?

No, but there are plenty of on-demand auto rickshaws in Nedumkandam. The 7 km ride to Pachady costs around ₹200.