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Is public transport available to get into town or to the beach?

Buses to Trivandrum run every 30 minutes and the bus stop is at walking distance from the campus. The bus ride takes about 40 minutes and costs app. 15 rupees one way. The same journey in a rickshaw may cost between 150 and 200 rupees. The nearest beach resort, Kovalam, is accessible only by rickshaw. A one-way journey costs between 200 and 250 rupees. A Rickshaw is a 3-wheeled vehicle, which can hold up to 3 passengers at a time. It is commonly used for taxi services. The price should be agreed prior to the journey.