How to reach IIITK
Help! How do I reach the college?
Author - Gaurav Jain
Before we understand how to reach our college, let's first take a bird's eye view of our college:
I've also highlighted the imporant places around our college. Your travel for the next 4 years will mostly revolve around these 5 places. There's one other place that's missing from the map that I've marked using a red dot and that's Nechipuzhoor.
Kochi (Cochin) - The Nearest Metro City (~60 km)
Kochi is the nearest metro city, and you can get there by air, rail, or road. From Kochi, you’ll have a couple of options:
Bus: You can catch a bus to Pala (~2.5 hours, ₹80) or, if you’re lucky, find one heading directly to Valavoor or Nechipuzhoor.
Buses typically leave from Vytilla Bus Terminal. If you arrive in Kochi by train, you can reach Vytilla via metro. If you’re flying in, you’ll need to take a cab, auto, or bus to Vytilla.
Cab: If you want to skip the hassle, just book a cab directly from Kochi to the campus. It’ll set you back around ₹2,000 (depending on the time).
Kottayam - The Nearest City (~30 km)
Kottayam is the nearest city from our college (~30km). You can reach Kottayam via rail and road. From there, you can:
Bus: Catch a bus to Pala, then switch to another bus for Valavoor or Nechipuzhoor (~1 hour, ₹45). The bus stop is conveniently located near the railway station.
Cab: If you're not in the mood for multiple buses, you can hop into a cab and get to the campus in about 45 minutes (~₹1,000).
Pala - The Nearest Town (~10 km)
Pala is your nearest town for shopping and daily needs. Here’s how you can get to campus from Pala:
Bus: Take a local bus to Nechipuzhoor or Valavoor (~20 minutes, ₹10).
Auto: If you’re short on time, take an auto straight to the campus (~10 minutes, ₹250).
Valavoor & Nechipuzhoor - Nearest Bus Stops (~1 km)
Valavoor and Nechipuzhoor are the closest bus stops to the college. Once you get there, you can either:
Walk the 1 km uphill to the campus, or
Take an auto waiting near the bus stand for a quick ride.
Enjoy the Journey!
We know this sounds like a lot to digest, but don’t worry — you'll get the hang of it soon enough. The first trip to campus is a memorable one. Especially if you're traveling from Kottayam to Pala, you'll be treated to some stunning scenery — forests, hills, and all the lush greenery Kerala is famous for!
Safe travels, and see you at the campus!
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