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Peermade
Half a day to one night: a cool hill stop between Thekkady and Munnar, with tea estates, viewpoints and a few short walks. Not a base.
Peermade is a small hill station in Kerala's Idukki district, 1,000 m above sea level, known for its tea and spice plantations, misty hills and quiet roads. It works as a lunch-and-walk stop on the Thekkady–Munnar route or a single-night retreat. The main draws are Peeru Hills, Thrissanku Hills and the nearby Kuttikkanam village.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Sep–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug (heavy monsoon, landslides possible)
- Airports
- COK · TRV
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Peermade112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Peermade, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyA quiet hill station with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCOK Cochin International (About 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 h by taxi or bus).COK Cochin International (About 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h by taxi or bus).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the town and nearby hills.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a homestay, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- COK Cochin International (About 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 h by taxi or bus) · TRV Trivandrum International (About 170 km (106 mi), 4–5 h by taxi or bus)COK Cochin International (About 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h by taxi or bus) · TRV Trivandrum International (About 106 mi (170 km), 4–5 h by taxi or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Sep–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Peermade: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
18 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
19 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
16 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the town and nearby hills. For Kuttikkanam, Vagamon or Grampi, hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw from the main junction. Buses connect Peermade to Kuttikkanam and Kumily (Thekkady) but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thekkady
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus via Kumily, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minTaxi or bus via Kumily, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and boat rides.
Door to door: About 3 h
Taxi or bus via the winding hill road, about 80 km (50 mi), 2.5–3 hTaxi or bus via the winding hill road, about 50 mi (80 km), 2.5–3 h
Tea museum, Eravikulam National Park.
Vagamon
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi, about 25 km (16 mi), 45 minTaxi, about 16 mi (25 km), 45 min
Meadows, pine forest and paragliding.
Door to door: About 20 min
Taxi or walk, about 5 km (3.1 mi), 15 minTaxi or walk, about 3.1 mi (5 km), 15 min
Hill station with a small lake and resorts.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Peermade town
A few budget hotels and homestays near the main road.
Kuttikkanam
More resort-style accommodation, 5 km (3.1 mi) away.More resort-style accommodation, 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a budget hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taxi from Thekkady to Peermade (one way)1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Taxi from Munnar to Peermade (one way)1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,420 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,810 per person per day, bed included | ₹15,620≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₹100–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi Peermade → Kuttikkanam (one way)check | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be narrow and winding; allow extra time between towns.
- Monsoon (Jun–Aug) brings landslides that may block the Thekkady–Munnar road.
- ATMs are limited; carry enough cash for meals and transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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ഈ വിലാസത്തിലേക്ക്, ദയവായിTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in New Delhi and consulates in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The nearest consular office for many nationalities is the British Deputy High Commission in Kochi (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Thekkady → Peermade: about ₹1,200 (≈ US$14), 45 min (check)
- Taxi Munnar → Peermade: about ₹2,500 (≈ US$30), 2.5–3 h (check)
Say or show
- എത്രയാണ്? — How much? (ethrayaanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bas sthop evideyaanu?)
- എനിക്ക് ഒരു ടാക്സി വേണം — I need a taxi (enikku oru taksi venam)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Peermade. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug (heavy monsoon, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Peeru Hills, Thrissanku Hills, Kuttikkanam and Grampi with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last-order times for the main restaurants.
- Taxi fare sheet from Peermade to Thekkady, Munnar and Vagamon.
Sources
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