Taxis

Tourist taxis are available throughout Kerala. The facility of renting a car with or without chauffeur for intra or inter
city drive is also available in some important cities and towns of Kerala.

Auto Rickshaws
For local city transportation, auto rickshaws are easily available in all cities and towns at local stands.

Local Bus Services

Kerala Transport Corporation and private bus operators operate local bus services at regular intervals. These
bus services not only connect the cities and towns of Kerala but also towns and cities of other neighboring states.

Railways

Aviation

Ports
As Kerala is a coastal state, people use boats and ferries for local transportation and fishing. Kochi is a major
port and has been a great center of trade and commerce for centuries. There are some intermediate ports and
minor ports in Kerala. Inland water transport system is available in Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam
districts.

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Roads
A unique advantage of Kerala is that most of the
destinations here are just two to four hour drive from
the other

Kerala has 4.62 km of road per thousand population,

against the national figure of 2.59 km. Road network in
Kerala has the distinction of achieving connectivity to all
the villages in Kerala. But as the villages are relatively
large compared to other states, the development has not
ensured connectivity of all the habitats. Main arterial roads are built and maintained ...s

A well maintained network of metalled roads connects almost all parts of the state. National highways
47, 17, and 49 pass through the state and help the transportation facility to great extent. State owned
buses as well as private buses ply regularly within the state and also to neighboring states of Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

The length of roads in the State as on 31 March 1999 is 2,19,805 km. The national highways that pass
through the State are NH 17, NH 47 and NH 49 with a total length of 1,011 km. The public transport
system in the state consists of government buses, private buses, taxis and autorickshaws. Three
National Highways - NH 47, NH 17 and NH 49, link the state with other parts of the country. Roads in
Kerala are in much better shape than other states in India. Major modes of road
transport are buses, tourist taxis, cars, and local taxis and autos. State is connected with
other parts of South India by a number of National Highways. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,
and Andhra Pradesh are some of the neighboring states that are easily connected to
Kerala through roads

Vehicles
Luxury, Semi-luxury coaches and tourist taxis can be hired. Taxes of other States, Toll Tax, Parking
Fees, Airport Entry Fee, Ferry Charges, etc., will be charged extra. If vehicle is hired or retained before
8.00 hrs. and after 20.00 hrs. night halt charges will be applicable.

Taxis
Tourist taxis are also available throughout Kerala. Yellow-top taxis are available.

Self drive / Chauffeur driven car rental

The facility of renting a car with or without chauffeur for intra or inter city drive is available.

Autorickshaws
Available at selected stands in the major towns.

Local Bus Services

These are operated by Kerala Transport Corporation and Private Operators at regular intervals,
connecting most places in Kerala.

Railways
Kerala state has a decent network of railways that connects many important cities and towns. The State has a
total railway route length of 1,050 km and covers 13 railway routes. It has 933 km of broad guage lines
and 117 km of meter guage lines. Rails are another good way of moving inside and from the
outside Kerala. There are around 200 railway stations and There are 101 train services
connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of the country and
inside the state. Long-distance express and super-fast trains connect important destinations
within the state and to places outside Kerala like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
and Kolkata. For information on railways

Aviation
Kerala is well connected by air to important places in India. There are three airports- Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
and Kozhikode, of which the first two are international airports. Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital,
is connected to most of the major airports in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,
and Bangalore. As the Thiruvananthapuram is an international airport, there are
considerable connections to gulf countries also from this airport. Kochi and Calicut are
other two airports connected from air to other cities in India.

Kerala has three airports – Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram is the
international airport providing flight services to major destinations in the country and abroad. The
karipur airport at Kozhikode provides both domestic and international flight services. Cochin
International Airport at Nedumbassery is linked by regular flights to important destinations in India and
also to golf countries.
Flights to Cochin
Tourists to Cochin, have various options, regarding Flights to Cochin. Some of the domestic flights to
Cochin are Indian, Air Deccan, and Jet Airways. Among international flights to Cochin, Air France, British
Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa and Kuwait Airways are some of the fews

Water Transport

From Cochin (Kochi), there are regular ships venturing towards the Lakshadweep
Islands. Inside, backwaters of Kerala act not only as a popular transportation medium
but are tourist attractions in themselves. These internal water navigation systems are
today the single most popular travel product of Kerala. The internal water navigation system in
Kerala is also very popular and exciting Kerala presents a varied relief throughout its length and breadth.

Ports
Among 16 ports, Kochi the only major port in the State. There are three intermediate ports and 12
minor ports. Inland water transport system is available in the districts of Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam
and Ernakulam. Boats are used in certain areas for public transport. Under consideration is an inland
waterways project for linking the southern and northern tips of the state.

HOTELS IN KERALA

Innumerable hotels in Kerala are there to provide you with accommodation facilities. All these hotels are good
enough to satisfy your accommodation demands. Different hotels are there in the different cities , districts and
places in the Kerala state.
for the exclusive traveler, to cheap, budget hotels for the backpacker. Luxury Hotels offer international standards
of comfort and all the necessary facilities, as well as Kerala's specialty - Ayurveda therapy. This is sure to make
travelers feel completely rejuvenated, after being treated by traditional Ayurveda massages.

The intermediate range of hotels offer accommodation to all classes of tourists - from families to honeymooners,
from pilgrimage travelers to business travelers. Hotels provide a comfortable stay to all travelers to Kerala.

Budget hotels in Kerala offer affordable, basic accommodation for travelers who want a no-frills experience.
The pleasures of roughing it are easier in the warm tropical climate of Kerala, where the cost of living is low and
the beaches, sunsets and beautiful weather, are free - courtesy Mother Nature