Kuttampuzha Bridge: A Scenic Marvel in Kerala

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start from Kochi (Cochin). Get on NH 544 (Kochi to Coimbatore Highway) and head towards Angamaly. From Angamaly, take the left onto the Kothamangalam road (State Highway 16). Continue on this road until you reach Kothamangalam town. In Kothamangalam, look for signs directing you to Kuttampuzha. Follow the signs, and you will eventually reach Thattekadu, where Kuttampuzha Bridge is located. The exact address is 5P3R+48X, Thattekadu, Kuttampuzha - Pooyamkutty Rd, Kuttampuzha, Kerala 686681. Make sure to check your fuel levels as filling stations may be sparse along some stretches.

• Bus

  For public transportation, travel to Kothamangalam by taking a bus from major cities like Kochi or Ernakulam. Once you arrive at Kothamangalam, look for local buses heading to Kuttampuzha. The bus fare from Kochi to Kothamangalam is approximately INR 50-100. The local bus fare to Kuttampuzha from Kothamangalam is around INR 20-30. Get off at the stop nearest to Kuttampuzha Bridge, which is well-known among locals. You may need to ask locals for directions to the bridge from the bus stop.

• Auto Rickshaw

  If you prefer a quicker option after reaching Kothamangalam, you can hire an auto-rickshaw to Kuttampuzha. The fare for the auto-rickshaw will depend on the distance but expect to pay around INR 200-300 for the trip. Make sure to negotiate the price before starting your journey and confirm that they know the route to Kuttampuzha Bridge.