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The 14 Best Day Trips from Palakkad

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Palakkad, India, led by Coimbatore, Teni, Tiruppur. The closest is Coimbatore, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Palakkad at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Coimbatore43 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Teni124 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tiruppur85 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kanayannur99 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kochi102 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kozhikode109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Erode133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Thrissur56 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Alappuzha147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ooty71 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kumarapalayam137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ponnāni80 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Malappuram69 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Manjeri70 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Palakkad

  1. 1

    Coimbatore, India

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Palakkad1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Coimbatore Zoo.

    Also nearby: Kurichchi.

  2. 2

    Teni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Palakkad3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Tiruppur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Palakkad2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Sri Senthurvel Agencies.

  4. 4

    Kanayannur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Palakkad3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Kochi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Palakkad3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kozhikode, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Palakkad3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Erode, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Palakkad4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Thrissur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-west of Palakkad2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Alappuzha, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Palakkad4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ooty, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Palakkad2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kumarapalayam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Palakkad4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ponnāni, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Palakkad2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Malappuram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Palakkad2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Manjeri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Palakkad2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Palakkad to Coimbatore

A realistic pace for Coimbatore, 43 km from Palakkad. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Palakkad
  2. 09:20Arrive in Coimbatore (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Coimbatore Zoo
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Coimbatore
  6. 15:20Head back to Palakkad
  7. 16:10Home in Palakkad

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Palakkad?
The best day trips from Palakkad are Coimbatore, Teni, Tiruppur, Kanayannur, Kochi. The closest is Coimbatore, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Palakkad?
Coimbatore is the closest, 43 km north-east of Palakkad, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Palakkad?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Palakkad: Coimbatore (50 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Palakkad?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Alappuzha at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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