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Have you ever wanted to go on a road trip? I’m sure the thought of packing your bags, revving up your engine and hitting the road has crossed your mind many a time. In fact, it’s true. Road trips are not just super exciting but are also one of the best ways to explore the wonders of a destination.
India is a diverse country. Apart from a spectrum of landscapes such as mountains, rivers, beaches, forests, and plateaus, it has a variety of cultures and festivals that beg to be explored. Embarking on a road trip opens you up to a range of enriching experiences spanning the length and breadth of the country.
There are several breathtaking stretches in India that are ideal for a road trip. There are a number of transport options to choose from if you’re planning for one. You can set off on a journey on a bike or rely on the faithful buses that connect the far ends of the country together.
Travelling by road is definitely fun. But it also requires a lot of planning. Most often, when you’re looking forward to that holiday away from the busy city life for some peace and calm, you don’t want to get into the nitty-gritty of planning and worrying about the little details. If you don’t want to vex over planning and booking your holiday, then you can go for a packaged tour. A packaged tour has several advantages over a do-it-yourself tour. Let’s look at each one of them below:
There are several modes of transport in India that you can choose from in case you’re planning for road travel. One of the most common options that travel agents and tour operators use are buses. Let’s look at how buses are an integral transport in India.
Buses are one of the most convenient modes of transport in India. They connect all the remote corners of the country and can travel to each and every inch. In some cases, these buses are the only form of access to remote mountainous or dense forest regions. They run on fast and frequent routes and mostly don’t need prior booking in advance. Not just that, they are also extremely affordable and hence used by all. Most importantly, the buses have regular stops for tea and refreshments.
Buses in India can be of several categories. The state-owned and private buses can be loosely classified into ordinary, semi-deluxe, deluxe, and super-deluxe, however, there are no fixed features that separate each of the classes. There are also several bus tour packages and tour bus services run by travel agents and tour operators. Ordinary buses are the hardy, tenacious and rattling vehicles that carry locals to and fro. The deluxe buses can be either a slightly upgraded version of the ordinary buses or fancy and luxurious Volvo buses. While you can’t pre-book the ordinary buses, the deluxe buses can be booked online or at the bus station one day prior to your travels.
The state government public buses are generally unreliable as they break down quite a lot leaving you stranded in the middle of the road. In case of a breakdown of luxury tourist buses in packaged tours, you can rest assured knowing that another one will be sent to you.
When it comes to luggage, tourist buses have the option to store them in a compartment below the bus while others tie it to the roof. If your bags are on the roof, then make sure that they are fastened properly since they may fall off on uneven and bumpy rides. For smaller hand luggage, there are sometimes compartments inside the bus above the seats too. It’s also important to keep an eye on your luggage, especially at tea and toilet stops. Try not leaving your hand luggage unattended in the bus while you take a break. Packaged tours always have luxury and tourists buses to help you travel around. In this case, you’re bound to have a seat reserved for you. Travelling alone may leave you vulnerable to the vagaries of public transport or erratic private transport.
When it comes to road trips, Kerala is one of the best places to explore. The sheer variety of sights, activities, and experiences make it an ideal destination to place in your bucket list. In fact, Kerala is one of the most accessible destinations via road since it has an amazing network of both intercity and interstate roads. The National Highways 17, 47, and 49 connect Kerala to the neighbouring states as well as the rest of the states in the country. The Kerala State Transport Corporation does a good job of making the remote parts of Kerala accessible for tourism. Efficient taxi and auto services complement the Kerala bus service.
The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, is connected to some major tourist hotspots such as Alleppey, Kottayam, and Thrissur. Again, Kottayam connects the forests and hill stations of Thekkady and Munnar respectively. Thrissur again has good connectivity with Kozhikode and Wayanad. There are other entry points to Kerala from the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu as well. Major bus routes from Mangalore, Mysore, and Bengaluru in Karnataka and from Coimbatore, Chennai, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu connect with Kerala.
Now let’s take a look at the transport options you have if you’re planning to explore Kerala by road.
If you want to drive your way through the beautiful state of Kerala, then there are several options you can choose from. You can choose any of the licensed car rental agencies in Kerala. There are plenty of car rental agencies in Kerala, however, only a few of them are licensed and authorised.
Kerala sees a major influx of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Most of them rely on taxi and cab services to travel across various areas in the state. Sometimes, the cab service comes as part of the tour package or the services offered by the hotel or travel agencies. This can be an extremely convenient option for many tourists.
If you’re planning to book a car rental in Kerala with a driver, you can check with your travel agents or hotels to provide you with a list of rental car agencies. Make sure whenever you’re going for a rental agency, check that they have the following:
We at Kerala Tour Packages provide car rental services as part of our tour packages. Here’s a list of our car types and rates below:
Type of Vechicle | Seating Capacity | Rate per Day | Rate Additional KM | Allowed KM per Day |
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Swift Dzire & Etios | 3 | 1,700/- | 12 | 100 |
Innova | 6 | 1900/- | 16 | 100 |
Crysta | 6 | 2500/- | 18 | 100 |
Tempo Traveller | 10 | 2600/- | 17 | 100 |
Tempo Traveller | 17 | 3000/- | 17 | 100 |
Benz bus | 26 | 8000/- | 35 | 100 |
*Prices subject to change
There are several transport options to choose from for going around Kerala. Buses can be one of the most convenient options to travel around the state. You can book a Kerala tourist bus service which comes as part of the packaged tour in case you’re booking one.
Kerala tourist buses are one of the ideal options for convenient travel since you can get air conditioning, sleeper facilities, and comfortable seats. You can easily get a small tourist bus for rent to accommodate your friends and family as there are several service providers in Kerala.
If you’re planning to book a tourist bus in Kerala, then you can check out the following options by Kerala Tour Packages:
Now that you’ve finalised the transport for your Kerala road trip, it’s time to finalise the best destinations to cover by road. Before choosing the destinations, it’s important to figure out how many days you want to spend in Kerala and fix an itinerary from beforehand.
Below are the following destinations that you should not miss and should definitely include in your Kerala itinerary:
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