Transportation
Reaching Hotels from Kochi International Airport
Delegates arriving at Kochi International Airport are advised to avail the services of Prepaid Taxi or Public Bus Service operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) from/to Airport/City. The Prepaid Taxi Counters are located in the arrival halls. The bus stop of Public Bus Service is near to the Arrival Gate.
The tariff from the Kochi Airport to hotels is listed below:
| Hotel | Distance (in Km) | Approximate tariff (in Indian Rupees) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| by Taxi | by Airport Bus | ||
| Hotel Avenue Regent
39/2026, M G Road, Cochin - 682 016 Web: www.avenuehotels.in Ph.No. +91-484-2377977 / 2377688 |
35 | INR 700 | INR 60 |
| Hotel Gokulam Park
Kaloor, Kochi Web: www.sarovarhotels.com Ph. No. +91-484-2400707, 3010500 |
30 | INR 650 | INR 50 |
| Hotel Holiday Inn
33/1739 A, Chakkaraparambu Junction, National highways by pass Vennala, Cochin Web: www.holidayinn.com Ph.No. +91-484-4199000/ 3319000 |
30 | INR 650 | INR 50 |
Foreign participants are advised to exchange sufficient currency at the airport to meet the Taxi expenses. Foreign exchange counters are located in the arrival hall of the Kochi International Airport.
Delegates travelling by Airport Bus to the city are advised to alight at the following points and take auto rickshaw (a three wheeler) to reach respective Hotels.
| Hotel | Alighting Points | Approximate Tariff by Auto Rickshaw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Avenue Regent | Jose Jn. MG Road | INR 50 to INR 100 | |
| Hotel Gokulam Park | Kaloor Bus Stand | ||
| Hotel Holiday Inn | Chakkarparambu, Bypass road | ||
In case of any difficulty, delegates may look for the volunteer carrying a display card "PORSEC-2012" at the arrival gate of the Airport. The volunteer may guide you to reach the Airport Bus / Pre-paid Taxi Stand.
For information on Airport Bus and timings please visit the web-site
http://cial.aero/contents/viewcontent.aspx?linkIdLvl2=17&linkid=103 orhttp://www.keralartc.com/html/JnNURMTimeEkm.html or
http://cial.aero/
Reaching Hotels from the Railway Station
Kochi has two railway stations Ernakulam Town (North) and Ernakulam Junction (South). Delegates arriving by train at these railway stations are advised to take Pre-paid Auto rickshaw to the respective Hotels and Ashir Bhavan. The hotels Gokulam Park, Avenue Regent are located within 5 km from these railway stations and tariff may vary between Rs. 50-100 by Auto Rickshaw.
In case of any difficulty, please look for the volunteer carrying a placard with "PORSEC-2012" at the arrival gate of the Railway Station. The volunteer will guide you to reach the Pre-paid Taxi / Auto rickshaw Stand.
Transport from Hotels to Conference Venue
The hotels (Gokulam Park, Avenue Regent, Holiday Inn) are located within 5 km distance from the conference venue i.e., IMA House.
Transport is arranged for the participants staying in the above hotels to the Conference venue during November 05-09, 2012. Vehicles will start from hotels every day at 08:00 hrs. All participants are requested to finish their breakfast before 08:00 hrs and assemble in the reception area.
Transportation will not be provided by the LOC for the delegates staying in other hotels. The delegates staying in other hotels are requested to make their own arrangements for transport from the hotel to venue and back.
Student Accommodation and Transport
Hostel accommodation on twin sharing basis is arranged for the student participants at the Ashir Bhavan, Kacheripady, (Near St. Anthonys LP School), Ernakulam North, Kochi, Kerala - 682018.
Transport is arranged for the student participants from respective hotels to the Conference venue during November 05-09, 2012. Vehicles will start from Ashir Bhavan every day at 08:00 hrs. Participants are requested to finish with their breakfast before 08:00 hrs and assemble in the reception area.
Transport for the students and tutors of the Pre-Conference Tutorial is also arranged from their respective hotels and Guest Houses.
Transport from the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor to IMA House
Transport will be arranged for the participants reaching the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kalooor( by City Bus or by other means) between 0830 - 0900 Hrs during Nov 05-09, 2012 to reach the Conference Venue. Please look for the Bus with PORSEC-2012 logo at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
