How to Reach

Koodalmanikyam temple is 45 Km away from International   Airport at Kochi.  One has to travel 31 Km in NH 47 towards Thrissur and after Chalakudy-Potta Junction take diversion westwards in State Highway 60.   

If travel is by rail there is a Railway Station at Irinjalakuda.   The town is 9 Km away from the Railway Station.  

Those who prefer public transport by Road have the following options:- 

From Kochi travel by KSRTC Bus to Chalakudy and get a private Bus from there.  Pilgrims from Palakkad side may come to Thrissur.  Buses are available at every 5 minutes from Thrissur to Kodungallur.  All such busses pass through Irinjalakuda. 

If travel is by NH 17, those who come from Kozhikkode side may get down at Moonnupeedika and take a private Bus from there. Those who come from the south via NH 17 may get down at Kodungallur and catch Kodungallur-Thrissur Bus and get down at Irinjalakuda.  

Pilgrims who wish to worship Kodungallur, Koodalmanikyam, Thriprayar and Guruvayoor in one trip can do so without considerable extra running.