By air
Cochin International Airport (COK) is about 50 minutes away, with direct flights from all major Indian cities and the Gulf. We can arrange an airport taxi for you.
Travel
How to Reach
Murai is easy to get to: 50 minutes from Cochin airport and 15 minutes from Chalakudy railway station. Need a taxi? Just ask. Distances below are approximate.
By rail
Chalakudy station is 15 minutes away and most trains on the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru line stop there. Angamaly and Thrissur stations are good alternatives for express trains.
By road
Leave NH 544 at Chalakudy and take the Athirappilly road (SH 21) east towards Pariyaram. Google Maps pin: shared after booking.
Getting around
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are easy to find in Chalakudy. We can arrange a driver for day trips to the falls, dams and Malakkappara.
Approximate location. The exact property pin will be added here.
By road
From major cities
| From | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chalakudy townNearest town for shops, banks and hospitals | 6 km | 15 min |
| Chalakudy railway stationNearest railhead, on the main Kochi–Thrissur line | 7 km | 15 min |
| Cochin International Airport (COK)Nearest airport | 32 km | 50 min |
| Thrissur | 38 km | 1 hr |
| Kochi (Ernakulam) | 60 km | 1 hr 30 min |
| Guruvayur | 65 km | 1 hr 45 min |
| Munnar | 135 km | 4 hr |
| CoimbatoreVia Palakkad | 145 km | 3 hr 30 min |
| Kozhikode (Calicut) | 150 km | 4 hr |
| Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)Or by train to Chalakudy | 260 km | 6 hr |
| BengaluruFly to Kochi (1 hr) | 530 km | 10 hr |
| ChennaiFly to Kochi (1 hr 15 min) | 650 km | 11 hr |
Day trips
To nearby attractions
| Attraction | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Dream World & Silver Storm | 2 / 19 km | 5 / 35 min |
| Athirappilly Waterfalls | 22 km | 40 min |
| Vazhachal Waterfalls | 27 km | 50 min |
| Thumboormuzhi Dam & Butterfly Garden | 12 km | 25 min |
| Ezhattumugham Nature Village | 14 km | 30 min |
| Peringalkuthu Dam | 33 km | 1 hr |
| Sholayar Dam & Forest | 55 km | 1 hr 45 min |
| Malakkappara | 75 km | 2 hr 30 min |
| Trek starting point: Vazhachal forest officeGuided treks via the Forest Department (TBC) | 27 km | 50 min |
Need a ride from the airport?
Taxis, airport transfers and a driver for day trips can all be arranged. Just ask.
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