Kodanad-Kerala Tour and Travel Guide

Kodanad– A place of many elephants

About Kodanad Tour and Travel Guide

Kodanad is a mesmerizing village in Kerala, situated around 40kms away from the city of Cochin. The place has easy access by air, rail, and road. Kodanad is famous for the Elephant Training Center providing you an exemplary glimpse. Travelers visit Kodanad View Point to see the wonderful sunset and sunrise. Kodanad Has exemplary beauty of nature that magnetizes film crews. You can come here through Kerala tour packages. Situated on the Periyar river bank, you find different walkways by the side of the river. Kodanad is also known for Elephant safaris and these are comfortable as well as safe.

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The place is known for fine weather throughout the year magnetizing travelers from across the globe. You can come here through Kerala environment trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Best time to visit Kodanad

Dec to May

THINGS TO DO

Elephant watch, sightseeing

HOW TO REACH

By rail:-You can come alight at Cochin or Aluva railway station.

By bus:-You can come here by bus from Aluva.

By air:-You can get down at Cochin airport.

Places to See at Kodanad

Elephant Training Center, Kodanad 

Located close to Perumbavoor, Kodanad Elephant Training Center is a splendid spot for exploration. It is situated on the Periyar River banks and provides multiple walkways for a rich experience with nature. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages.

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Kodanad 

One of the eight shrines of international repute, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church is situated in Malayattoor near the vicinity of Kodanad. People from different parts of the world throughout the year merge with peaceful as well as pious environments. You can come here through Kerala religious trip package.

Abhayaranyam, Kodanad 

Since the population in the Elephant Training Center is on the rise, there arose the need for this place. It started in 2011 for the preservation of elephants as well as various other animals giving them open and safe areas for roaming. For safety, fencing has been done. You can visit here through Kerala vacation tour packages.

Poru Waterfalls, Kodanad 

Poru Waterfalls is situated on the Periyar River banks and is a wonderful spot to visit. It is located in Paniyeli village and offers mesmerizing sights. You love to watch rivers flowing amid rocks as well as forests. You can come here through a Kerala trip guide.

KODANAD VIEWPOINT

Kodanad View Point is among the prime attractions in Kodanad. The point provides a splendid view of Nilgiri as well as the mountains. It offers a glance at the huts as well as tea estates. Regular bus service is available making easy access to this place. You can have a cuppa as well as light snacks here. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

MORE ABOUT KODANAD

During the 1950s, Kodanad was among the well-known places for capturing elephants and training them. After some decades, capturing elephants was prohibited by the government. Now the elephants are trained for different needs like safari as well as transportation of items. Among the main attractions in Kodanad, Elephant Training Center has been prevalent since the 1950s. Although a ban was imposed on elephant capturing in the 1970s, this place still provides a rich experience to travelers. You can also see bathing as well as the training of elephants. You can come here through Kerala wildlife trip packages.