KSRTC (State Bus Service) is arranging many special trips from Kollam bus stand for the Mandalam-Makaravilakku time and for other popular places. These are good-value packages for families and pilgrims.
1. Sabarimala Pilgrimage (Devotees):
Start: From Kollam KSRTC bus stand.
Ticket Price: Only Rs 490 per person.
Dates: November 16, 22, and 29.
2. Big Pilgrimage and Tour Packages:
Kollur Mookambika Trip: This is a big multi-day pilgrimage.
Start Date: November 13 (2 PM). Return on November 16.
Price: Rs 3,480.
Covers: Many temples like Guruvayur, Udupi Sree Krishna, Ananthapura Lake Temple, and Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple on the way.
Guruvayur Temple Visit (Darshan Yatra):
Start Date: November 20 (9 PM). Returns at night.
Price: Rs 1,240.
Covers: Guruvayur Temple, Mammiyur Temple, Anakotta (Elephant Fort), and others.
3. Sightseeing and Forest Trips:
Gavi Forest Tour: (Includes bus, boat ride, entry fees, guide, and lunch).
Price: Rs 1,750.
Dates: November 7, 11, and 26.
Munnar Tour: (Includes travel, stay, jeep safari, and lunch).
Price: Rs 2,380.
Date: Starts November 8 (5 AM) and returns late on November 9.
Kanyakumari Trip:
Price: Rs 810.
Date: November 16 (Starts 4:30 AM).
Covers: Tirparappu waterfalls and Padmanabhapuram Palace. You will return after seeing the sunset.
With input from TNIE.
For more details: Navamalayalam.com
