Flight
This is the closest airport to the venues for the engagement (July 6).
Rental Car
Both cities are quite well-connected via Uber, with rides easily available. The ride rate of Ubers are significantly lower than rental car costs. For guests from overseas, your existing credit card payment methods should still work well with the app, but it is recommend to carry some cash.
Train
While Thiruvananthapuram has multiple railway stations, TVC is the most well-connected, and has more trains passing through Note: If you are attending only the wedding reception, and plan to get there directly, TVCN (Kochuveli) is only 1.5 kms from the venue.
Flight
This airport is closest to the wedding events (July 11).
Travel Note
The options below are for hotels in Kochi or Pala for the events of the engagement (Jul 6). Kochi is the bigger city with much to offer for visiting tourists, and is close to the church for the engagement. However, it is farther from the reception venue in Pala. If you're looking for a tourist spot along with attending the events, look for accommodations in Kochi. If your focus is convenience to attend the function and get back quick after the reception, look for options in Pala. There are also brilliant homestays and properties available on AirBnB. Please do give Airbnb a look as well for more options. (Might also be more economical options)
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Mid-priced option close to the railway station and metro stop
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Mid-priced option In Kochi
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Premium option in Kochi, in the vicinity of the historic Bolgatty palace.
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For guests that want the best Kochi has to offer, and want to ball out
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Highly rated hotel close to the engagement reception venue
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Alternate option 15 mins from the engagement reception
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Closest option to the engagement reception. Economically priced
Travel Note
The options below are for hotel in Thiruvananthapuram for the events of the wedding (Jul 11). However, there are also brilliant homesteads and properties available on AirBnB. Please do give Airbnb a look as well for more options. (Might also be more economical options)
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This is where we'll have our wedding reception, so for anyone looking for convenience, we recommend staying here
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This is a luxurious hotel for guests who want to ball out, or stay at the best the city has to offer. The hotel is on Kovalam beach, which also means that it is 30 mins drive from the wedding reception