Taxi fares

Pookstar · Sep 1st, 2005, 17:37

Please can you tell me how long it would take to get from Kumarakom train station to Ernakulum train station by taxi.

Also, any idea how much the fare would be?

(I plan to check out of Kumarakom Lake Resort at 12.00 and get to Ernakulum train station by 14.10 - if this possible?!

)

john.sw · Sep 1st, 2005, 21:39

Allepey is about 2½ hours, so Kumarakom would be about the same.

The cost depends on the type of car.

A cheap one is a non a/c Indica. You'll pay a bit more for an a/c car.

The Ambasador is comfy and a little more expensive, and the Toyota Qualis is the most common tourist vehicle and is more expensive still. The Qualis is higher up, so you'll get a better view of the surroundings.

You can see a map of Kerala here:

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...o/6848/cat/505

If you email my friend Jenny has a couple of cars and drivers; Tell her John Sinclair gave you her email ID, she'll give you a fair price. Ask is Sajeev is available to drive you - he's a great guy!

Jenny's email is fourens@eth.net

Tel +91 484 243 6280

crvlvr · Sep 2nd, 2005, 00:12

Bus services in kerala are typically better than in other states because of the higher proportion of private transport. If cost is a concern, that is some thing you could look into.

Oliver Schulz · Sep 21st, 2007, 05:45

hi john,

your answer is quite a few days old. nevertheless: i need to go from trivandrum to kanyakumari in january by taxi. may i ask your friend jenny for a tarif for that connection (or is she only operating within in kerala proper)?

oliver

Nick-H · Sep 21st, 2007, 06:04

john hasn't visited the site for a couple of months, but there are plenty of members here who are familiar with such costs.

It's not so far.

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 21st, 2007, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Schulz

hi john,

your answer is quite a few days old. nevertheless: i need to go from trivandrum to kanyakumari in january by taxi. may i ask your friend jenny for a tarif for that connection (or is she only operating within in kerala proper)?

oliver

I tired to hire one from the Airport, they had pre-paid prices and for Kanyakumari they were in range of Rs.1500, which I found too much...

We moved to Bus stand, however right outside were approached by a tout who offered to give a Qualis for Rs.500. We were bit skeptical, however later the car actually turned up and driver later told us that he was from Kanyakumari and came to drop someone to Trivandrum. He had already charged for both ways from the earlier passenger and this is bonus for him.

We payed Rs.625 in all, the premium was for AC..

But I would say Rs.1000 to Rs.1500 would be more realistic figure under normal circumstances.

GauhatiBoy · Sep 21st, 2007, 12:05

Taxi drivers are the same all over the world, an international club

Oliver Schulz · Sep 21st, 2007, 22:03

thank you shashank,

i was wondering whether i should try and make train reservation - which seems difficult from europe. that price range you estimate is alright with me.

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 21st, 2007, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Schulz

thank you shashank,

i was wondering whether i should try and make train reservation - which seems difficult from europe. that price range you estimate is alright with me.

getting E-tickets is very easy from anywhere in the world..please look in the trains forum for guidance..

Oliver Schulz · Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

getting E-tickets is very easy from anywhere in the world..please look in the trains forum for guidance..

yes, but ist seems, i cannot pick em up anywhere other than dilli. haven't got a hotel in trivandrum to have them sent to either.

Nick-H · Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:33

You don't have to go further than your printer to pick them up.

Book early enough to get reserved seats on your selected trains, and you can be sorted very easily.

Indian railways are very good at judging supply and demand. Trains are often full. If you do not book in advance you will need to be very flexible! You can find yourself up against festivals you didn't know existed that make it impossible to get anywhere!

Oliver Schulz · Sep 22nd, 2007, 04:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

You don't have to go further than your printer to pick them up.

Book early enough to get reserved seats on your selected trains, and you can be sorted very easily.

Indian railways are very good at judging supply and demand. Trains are often full. If you do not book in advance you will need to be very flexible! You can find yourself up against festivals you didn't know existed that make it impossible to get anywhere!

nick, thank you, i obviously have not read the threads on that topic thoroughly. is it i-tickets, not e-tickets, i can print at home?

steven_ber · Sep 22nd, 2007, 04:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Schulz

is it i-tickets, not e-tickets, i can print at home?

E-tickets can be printed on your home computer.

I-tickets can be sent to an address in India. (most big cities, not sure if Trivandrum is included)

Oliver Schulz · Sep 22nd, 2007, 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

E-tickets can be printed on your home computer.

I-tickets can be sent to an address in India. (most big cities, not sure if Trivandrum is included)

thank you steven, i will try to get an e-ticket.

Sep 1st, 2005, 17:37	#1
Pookstar Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 60	Taxi fares Please can you tell me how long it would take to get from Kumarakom train station to Ernakulum train station by taxi. Also, any idea how much the fare would be? (I plan to check out of Kumarakom Lake Resort at 12.00 and get to Ernakulum train station by 14.10 - if this possible?! )

Sep 1st, 2005, 21:39	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,021	Allepey is about 2½ hours, so Kumarakom would be about the same. The cost depends on the type of car. A cheap one is a non a/c Indica. You'll pay a bit more for an a/c car. The Ambasador is comfy and a little more expensive, and the Toyota Qualis is the most common tourist vehicle and is more expensive still. The Qualis is higher up, so you'll get a better view of the surroundings. You can see a map of Kerala here: http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...o/6848/cat/505 If you email my friend Jenny has a couple of cars and drivers; Tell her John Sinclair gave you her email ID, she'll give you a fair price. Ask is Sajeev is available to drive you - he's a great guy! Jenny's email is fourens@eth.net Tel +91 484 243 6280 __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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