A Bhagavathy temple near Kochi with a long-standing place in local devotional tradition.
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple sits a short drive from Kochi and holds a well-established place in Kerala’s devotional calendar, with a distinct daily ritual schedule and a tradition of prayer that local communities have followed for generations.
We book this mostly as a focused pilgrimage day, often paired with a wider Kochi or Ernakulam-area visit rather than as a standalone destination.
Year-round, given its proximity to Kochi’s coastal climate; November to February is generally the most comfortable weather-wise.
A short list of stops most of our Chottanikkara packages build the day around — not an exhaustive list, but the ones worth planning your time for.
The main shrine, with a distinctive daily schedule of rituals; local tradition associates the temple with prayers for wellbeing, alongside its broader role as a Devi temple.
Both a short drive away, commonly combined with a Chottanikkara visit into one day's itinerary.
Ernakulam district's edge of the backwater network is accessible from here if you want to extend the day beyond the temple visit.
Pick a duration, tell us your vehicle preference, and we’ll send a firm quote on WhatsApp — usually within minutes during business hours.
Every vehicle in the fleet below comes air-conditioned, with an experienced driver who knows the ghat roads well. Rates are per-day starting prices — pick what fits your group size and send us the trip details for a confirmed quote.
| Vehicle | Comfort | Capacity | Starting Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Cars | ||||
| Sedan | AC With Driver | 4 Seats | Rs. 2,300per day onwards | |
| SUVs & MUVs | ||||
| Toyota Innova | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,500per day onwards | |
| Mahindra Xylo | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Travellers | ||||
| Tempo Traveller 14-Seater | AC With Driver | 14 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Traveller 18-Seater | AC With Driver | 18 Seats | Rs. 7,000per day onwards | |
| Urbania Fleet | ||||
| Urbania 12-Seater | AC With Driver | 12 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania 16-Seater | AC With Driver | 16 Seats | Rs. 7,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania Luxury 10-Seater | AC With Driver | 10 Seats | Rs. 15,000per day onwards | |
| Mini & Large Buses | ||||
| Mini Bus 21-Seater | AC With Driver | 21 Seats | Rs. 6,000per day onwards | |
| Mini Bus 35-Seater | AC With Driver | 35 Seats | Rs. 9,000per day onwards | |
| Bus 50-Seater | AC With Driver | 50 Seats | Rs. 13,000per day onwards | |
Rates shown are starting prices for a standard one-day itinerary within the district. Final fare depends on total distance, number of days, toll/permit charges and season, and is confirmed by our team directly on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
Rates Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Via Palakkad and Kochi, roughly 4 hours 30 minutes from Coimbatore.
Ernakulam Junction is the nearest major railway station, a short drive from the temple.
Cochin International Airport, about 45 minutes away, is the nearest airport.
Yes, this is how most of our packages here are structured — the temple visit fits naturally into a broader Kochi or Ernakulam day.
Traditional attire is expected, similar to most Kerala temples — we can advise on specifics when you book.
Rituals run on a fixed daily timetable; we plan pickup and arrival times so you’re not left waiting through a closed period between ceremonies.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp, and we’ll get back with vehicle options and a firm price.
