Discover the Majestic Oolamukk High Range

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Kochi, take NH 544 towards Angamaly, and then merge onto NH 85 towards Kottayam. Continue on NH 85 until you reach Vellaramunda. From Vellaramunda, follow the local roads, using GPS navigation to reach Oolamukk High Range at coordinates 11.3114899, 76.3186287. Note that you may need to pay for tolls along NH 544, which can vary in cost.

• Bus

  Start by taking a bus from Kochi to Kottayam. From Kottayam, you can find a local bus heading to Vellaramunda. Once you arrive in Vellaramunda, you may need to hire a local taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach Oolamukk High Range. The bus fare from Kochi to Kottayam is approximately INR 100-150, and the local bus to Vellaramunda may cost around INR 30-50.

• Train and Taxi

  Take a train from Ernakulam Junction to Kottayam. Once you arrive at Kottayam, you can take a taxi or an auto-rickshaw to Vellaramunda. After reaching Vellaramunda, hire a local taxi to Oolamukk High Range. The train fare varies based on class but generally ranges from INR 100-300. The taxi ride from Kottayam to Vellaramunda may cost around INR 500-700.

• Local Transport

  After reaching Vellaramunda by any of the above means, you can either take a local taxi or an auto-rickshaw to reach Oolamukk High Range. Make sure to negotiate the fare beforehand or confirm the meter is on. Typical fares for this short trip can be around INR 100-200.