Taxi / Driver from Trichy to Cochin and Trivandrum

george_p12 · Aug 26th, 2009, 01:50

We will arrive in Trichy from Malaysia and 2 days later will depart from Trivandrum to Dubai.
I would like to get a taxi / driver to make the trip from Trichy to Cochin (first day) and then to make the trip from Cochin to Trivandrum (second day).
What should be the reasonable charges that can be paid for taxi / driver for these trips?

Thanks

bonded · Aug 26th, 2009, 04:32

You would have to pay for the return fare also.

Trichy to Cochin is around 400 kms. If you take a non a/c Tata Indica they would charge you around Rs 7/- to Rs 8/- per kilometer. So you would be paying for 800*7 or 800*8

Cochin to Trivandrum is around 225 kms. The same would be applicable here also.

Why not consider travelling by train.

For trains check www.erail.in

george_p12 · Aug 26th, 2009, 11:06

Thank you.

How long it takes to get from Trichy to Cochin by taxi?

bonded · Aug 26th, 2009, 16:49

It would take around 6-7 hrs with breaks in between.

george_p12 · Aug 27th, 2009, 02:02

Thus, the cheapest way is by train (Trichy-Trivandrum, departure 01:05, arrival 11:05, Rs 2200 for 2 persons, class 1A).
So the first day will be devoted to sightseeing in Trichy, than overnight train to Trivandrum and the second day will be devoted to Trivandrum.
I think it's the best plan for 2 days.

bonded · Aug 27th, 2009, 03:06

That would be right. In Trichy you can see the Rock Fort Temple and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.

george_p12 · Aug 27th, 2009, 11:20

Thank you, bonded!
A few questions.
How many berths are in the same compartment Class 1A (Train 6123, Anantapuri Exp.)?
Have you any ideas how to spend 12 hours in Trivandrum and around?
City taxi in Trivandrum. How much does it cost?

bonded · Aug 27th, 2009, 16:59

In 1A there would be four berths in a compartment.

You would get a non AC Indica for 8 hr / 80 kms at around Rs 800/-. You would have to pay extra for extra kms over 80. You could also get a non AC Indica for 150 kms at around Rs 1400/-.

You can see the The Napier Museum (opens after 10:00 am till 5:00 pm, Monday closed), The Padmanabhapuram Palace around 65 kms from Trivandrum (opens after 9:00 am), Shanghumukham Beach (good for sunset)

george_p12 · Aug 28th, 2009, 11:32

Thank you!
We will arrive in Trichy early morning at 07:00. Train departs at 01:05, night time.
Could you recommend any hotel in Trichy, to leave luggage and for small 2-3 hour stop, evening time?

bonded · Aug 28th, 2009, 21:58

Kalpana Lodge opposite Trichy Main Bus Station.

Hotel Ajanta 5 minutes walk from Kalpana Lodge.

george_p12 · Aug 30th, 2009, 18:28

Thank you, bonded!
Hotel Ajanta seems better than Kalpana Lodge.
Could you recommend any hotel the same type in Trivandrum?

bonded · Aug 30th, 2009, 23:06

Have you checked Indiamike's hotel section

bonded · Sep 1st, 2009, 02:08

Hotel Residency Tower, Jas Hotel, Hotel Chaithram

Aug 26th, 2009, 01:50	#1
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Taxi / Driver from Trichy to Cochin and Trivandrum We will arrive in Trichy from Malaysia and 2 days later will depart from Trivandrum to Dubai. I would like to get a taxi / driver to make the trip from Trichy to Cochin (first day) and then to make the trip from Cochin to Trivandrum (second day). What should be the reasonable charges that can be paid for taxi / driver for these trips? Thanks

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Aug 26th, 2009, 04:32	#2
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	You would have to pay for the return fare also. Trichy to Cochin is around 400 kms. If you take a non a/c Tata Indica they would charge you around Rs 7/- to Rs 8/- per kilometer. So you would be paying for 8007 or 8008 Cochin to Trivandrum is around 225 kms. The same would be applicable here also. Why not consider travelling by train. For trains check www.erail.in

Aug 26th, 2009, 11:06	#3
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Thank you. How long it takes to get from Trichy to Cochin by taxi?

Aug 26th, 2009, 16:49	#4
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	It would take around 6-7 hrs with breaks in between.

Aug 27th, 2009, 02:02	#5
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Thus, the cheapest way is by train (Trichy-Trivandrum, departure 01:05, arrival 11:05, Rs 2200 for 2 persons, class 1A). So the first day will be devoted to sightseeing in Trichy, than overnight train to Trivandrum and the second day will be devoted to Trivandrum. I think it's the best plan for 2 days.

Aug 27th, 2009, 03:06	#6
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	That would be right. In Trichy you can see the Rock Fort Temple and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.

Aug 27th, 2009, 11:20	#7
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Thank you, bonded! A few questions. How many berths are in the same compartment Class 1A (Train 6123, Anantapuri Exp.)? Have you any ideas how to spend 12 hours in Trivandrum and around? City taxi in Trivandrum. How much does it cost?

Aug 27th, 2009, 16:59	#8
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	In 1A there would be four berths in a compartment. You would get a non AC Indica for 8 hr / 80 kms at around Rs 800/-. You would have to pay extra for extra kms over 80. You could also get a non AC Indica for 150 kms at around Rs 1400/-. You can see the The Napier Museum (opens after 10:00 am till 5:00 pm, Monday closed), The Padmanabhapuram Palace around 65 kms from Trivandrum (opens after 9:00 am), Shanghumukham Beach (good for sunset)

Aug 28th, 2009, 11:32	#9
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Thank you! We will arrive in Trichy early morning at 07:00. Train departs at 01:05, night time. Could you recommend any hotel in Trichy, to leave luggage and for small 2-3 hour stop, evening time?

Aug 28th, 2009, 21:58	#10
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	Kalpana Lodge opposite Trichy Main Bus Station. Hotel Ajanta 5 minutes walk from Kalpana Lodge.

Aug 30th, 2009, 18:28	#11
george_p12 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belarus Posts: 6	Thank you, bonded! Hotel Ajanta seems better than Kalpana Lodge. Could you recommend any hotel the same type in Trivandrum?

Aug 30th, 2009, 23:06	#12
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	Have you checked Indiamike's hotel section

Sep 1st, 2009, 02:08	#13
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	Hotel Residency Tower, Jas Hotel, Hotel Chaithram