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Local Transport in Kovalam

Be very careful walking around the junction, especially at night, as there are no traffic lights (what's new?) and the street lighting is very minimal. The intersection can be

Overview

Be very careful walking around the junction, especially at night, as there are no traffic lights (what's new?) and the street lighting is very minimal. The intersection can be busy.

Transport Options

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By taxi

Tourist taxis are the most convenient way to travel around attractions, especially while travelling in a group. Most airports and railway stations have tourist taxi services that would take you anywhere you would want to go. The rate should be around ₹15 per kilometre on auto rickshaw but some drivers may try to overcharge up to ₹100 for 1 km.

•Tourist taxis are the most convenient way to travel around attractions, especially while travelling in a group.
•The rate should be around ₹15 per kilometre on auto rickshaw but some drivers may try to overcharge up to ₹100 for 1 km.

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By motorcycle

A more adventurous option is to get a motorbike on hire. The highway is a pleasure to drive on, with the cool breeze and coconut palms lined along the way.

By motorcycle

A more adventurous option is to get a motorbike on hire. The highway is a pleasure to drive on, with the cool breeze and coconut palms lined along the way. Once on the highway, drive north for the plains, drive south for the hills.

•A more adventurous option is to get a motorbike on hire.
•Two wheelers do not have to pay the highway toll, simply ride through the side lane.

Practical Tips

•Tourist taxis are the most convenient way to travel around attractions, especially while travelling in a group.
•The rate should be around ₹15 per kilometre on auto rickshaw but some drivers may try to overcharge up to ₹100 for 1 km.
•A more adventurous option is to get a motorbike on hire.
•Two wheelers do not have to pay the highway toll, simply ride through the side lane.