Nearest airport
Trivandrum International Airport | 120 km | 2.5 hours by road
Tamil Nadu, India
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From Tirunelveli, take NH44 south towards Kanyakumari, then turn west towards Kalakkad town (40 km). From Kalakkad, the reserve entrance is 25 km away via winding ghat roads through dense forests. A high-clearance vehicle is essential for the final approach.
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Trivandrum International Airport | 120 km | 2.5 hours by road
Tirunelveli Junction Railway Station | 65 km | 2 hours by road
Tirunelveli Central Bus Station | 65 km | 2 hours by bus
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From Tirunelveli, take NH44 south towards Kanyakumari, then turn west towards Kalakkad town (40 km). From Kalakkad, the reserve entrance is 25 km away via winding ghat roads through dense forests. A high-clearance vehicle is essential for the final approach.
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