Getting Here
Location
Vavvakkavu, Kollam, Kerala — on the Kerala backwater coast between Kollam and Alappuzha, 5 km from Amritapuri.
Find Us
Vavvakkavu, Kollam, Kerala
Exact GPS pin shared via WhatsApp on booking confirmation.
Directions
How to Reach Us
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
90 km · 1.5 hrs · Cab ~₹1,800
Cochin International Airport (COK)
150 km · 2.5 hrs · Cab ~₹3,000
Trivandrum is the closer and easier option for most guests. Pre-book a cab — your host can arrange.
By Train
Karunagapally Railway Station
8 km · 15 min by auto-rickshaw
Kollam Junction
30 km · 40 min by cab
Train from Trivandrum to Karunagapally takes 1.5 hours. Very scenic Kerala coastal route.
By Bus
KSRTC to Karunagapally / Kayamkulam
Regular buses from Trivandrum and Kochi
Alappuzha → Karunagapally route
Via NH66 (National Highway)
Buses are frequent. Ask to alight at "Vavvakkavu junction" — your host will guide.
By Car / Cab
From Trivandrum: Via NH66 northwards
90 km · 1.5 hrs
From Kochi: Via NH66 southwards
150 km · 2.5 hrs
Search "Vavvakkavu, Karunagapally, Kollam" on Google Maps. Your host will share the exact pin on WhatsApp.
Host Will Guide You
Once you confirm your booking, your host Yesodharan will send you the exact Google Maps pin, pickup options from the nearest station, and a full arrival guide — on WhatsApp.
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What's Nearby
Amritapuri Ashram (Amma's Ashram)
12 min by auto
Vavvakkavu Beach
5 min walk / 3 min by auto
Kollam Backwaters (Ashtamudi Lake)
30 min
Karunagapally Town (shops, pharmacy)
15 min
Kollam City
40 min
Alappuzha (Alleppey) Backwaters
75 min
Marari Beach
80 min
Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
1.5 hrs
For Ashram Visitors
Visiting Amritapuri?
Amritapuri Ashram is just 5 km from Veda Heritage. A shared auto-rickshaw takes 12 minutes. We host many guests who come for Amma's darshan programs, especially during Amma's birthday celebrations (September) and the winter season (December–February).
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