The journey from Thodupuzha to Tirupati covers approximately 600 km. You can take a KSRTC bus to Ernakulam and then a train to Tirupati. Alternatively, a private taxi via the Salem-Chittoor route takes about 12-14 hours. This route takes you through the scenic Western Ghats and into the plains of Andhra Pradesh.
Total Distance: 600 km by road; 500 km straight-line air distance.
Book tickets in advance for a comfortable journey.
Buses are frequent from Ernakulam.
October to March for pleasant weather.