The Main Campus of KFRI is situated in central Kerala at Peechi, Thrissur, a sylvan location in the Western Ghats, one of the global biodiversity hotspots. The campus is located in a 28 ha Reserve Forest area adjacent to Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.
KFRI is well connected by rail and road. The institute is located about 20 km east of Thrissur town along the Pattikkad-Peechi road. There are frequent buses from the Shaktan Thampuran Stand near the Railway station and be here in 30 min.
The nearest railway station is Thrissur (TCR, 20 km from KFRI). Nearby airports are Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery (COK, 65 km from KFRI) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB, 115 km from KFRI) in Tamil Nadu.
Please note that our working hours are from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM IST, Monday through Friday, except on Saturdays and public holidays.
Those who are interested in visiting KFRI, please download the PROFORMA FOR VISITORS form. The completed form should be returned to director@kfri.org or mailed to The Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala, India. Pin: 680 653, one week prior to your visit. Incomplete forms will be returned to the host and may result in delays.
