Budgeting for a Solo Trip to Kanyakumari from Bangalore

Planning a solo trip from Bangalore to Kanyakumari can be an exciting experience! Here’s a comprehensive breakdown to help you budget for a mid-range experience. This guide covers all the essentials, from transportation to accommodation, food, and sightseeing.

Transportation

Travel to Kanyakumari:

By Train: Approximately 600 to 1200 INR for a one-way ticket in sleeper or 3AC class. By Bus: Around 500 to 1000 INR for a sleeper bus. By Car: Consider fuel costs around 3000 to 4000 INR for a round trip, depending on your vehicle's mileage.

Accommodation

Mid-range hotels in Kanyakumari are relatively comfortable and affordable. Here are some popular options:

Hotel Sea View Hotel Tamil Nadu Sparsa Resort

Expect to pay around 1500 to 3500 INR per night for decent hotels.

Food

Daily Meals: Budget around 500 to 1000 INR per day for meals at mid-range restaurants. Local cuisine can be quite affordable and delicious.

Sightseeing and Activities

Here are the costs for some key sightseeing and activities in Kanyakumari:

Entry Fees: Some attractions may have small entry fees, usually around 20 to 100 INR. Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws and taxis can cost around 200 to 500 INR per trip, depending on the distance. Total for Activities: Budget around 1000 to 2000 INR for sightseeing and activities over a few days.

Miscellaneous

Shopping and Souvenirs: Depending on your interests, budget around 1000 to 2000 INR.

Emergency Funds: It’s wise to set aside around 1000 INR for unexpected expenses.

Estimated Total Budget for 3 Days

Transportation: 1500 INR (round trip by bus) Accommodation: 4500 INR (3 nights at 1500 INR per night) Food: 1500 INR (3 days at 500 INR per day) Sightseeing: 1500 INR Miscellaneous: 2000 INR Total: Approximately 12000 to 15000 INR

Tips

Book in advance: For better rates on transportation and accommodation. Check for local festivals: Festivals or events might affect prices or availability. Consider off-peak travel: For lower costs and fewer crowds.

Personal Experience

Travelling solo to Kanyakumari is absolutely fun:

According to Personal Experience, the trip cost around 6k - 7k INR. A round trip by bus cost around 3 - 3.5 k INR. By train, the cost may reduce to 1k INR and the journey takes 12–13 hours. Hotels near the bus stand are cheaper and more convenient.

Places to Visit and Activities: Experiencing the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kanyakumari Beach will take a whole day due to the long queue for the ferry service.
For the sun rise, you need to reach early by 5.30 AM. The shopping market is flooded with shells, home decoration stuffs, and other things. The view of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean is breathtaking.

Finally, choosing the right time to visit is crucial for a better trip, so please check the weather before making any bookings.