Visiting Piney
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
- Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
- Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.
Hours for this nature spot are not listed yet; Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). is typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Piney
All places near Kottayam →Malarikkal Sunrise View Point
viewpoint · 3 km
Taliyil Sri Mahadevi Temple
temple · 3 km
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
dargah · 3 km
Kottayam Cheriapally
church · 3 km
Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple
temple · 4 km
Parippu Sree Mahadeva Temple
temple · 6 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary · Kottayam11 kmMangalavanam Bird Sanctuary · Ernakulam64 kmKonni Ecotourism - Elephant Camp · Pathanamthitta68 kmIdukki Wildlife Sanctuary · Idukki70 kmThattekad Bird Sanctuary · Ernakulam81 kmFlora and Fauna Munnar Eco Park · Idukki81 kmHow to reach Piney
From Alappuzha
About 24 km by road (19 km straight line). Directions · places near Alappuzha
From Kochi
About 58 km by road (46 km straight line). Directions · places near Kochi
From Kollam
About 97 km by road (78 km straight line). Directions · places near Kollam
Nearest towns with a guide: Kottayam (4 km) · Changanacheri (20 km) · Kalavoor (23 km). Coordinates 9.58067, 76.49349. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Piney?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Piney?
Hours for Piney are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Piney from Alappuzha?
Piney is about 24 km by road from Alappuzha (19 km straight line), 58 km from Kochi and 97 km from Kollam. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Piney?
Nearby: Malarikkal Sunrise View Point (viewpoint, 3 km), Taliyil Sri Mahadevi Temple (temple, 3 km), Thazhathangady Juma Masjid (dargah, 3 km), Kottayam Cheriapally (church, 3 km), Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple (temple, 4 km), Parippu Sree Mahadeva Temple (temple, 6 km).
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