Mid-IAGES 2025

MID TERM CONFERENCE OF THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSURGEONS

Theme: Learn It Loud Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgery Three days of live surgery extravaganza

Date : 24th to 26th October 2025 | Host :Siva Hospital, Eathamozhi, Kanyakumari

Venue: Anjugramam, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology Kanyakumari Main Road, Palkulam. Kanyakumari - 629401

Venue

About the Venue

Rohini College of Engineering and Technology is an ISO-certified institute founded by the great industrialist and philanthropist, Shri. K. Neela Marthandan. The state-of-the-art auditorium and multiple meeting rooms are ready to offer a world-class learning experience. The location on a major highway ensures easy transportation access and proximity to several hotels for a comfortable stay.

Venue Location

Address:
4HM6+WW Anjugramam
Rohini College of Engineering & Technology
Kanyakumari Main Road,
Palkulam, 629401 Kanyakumari

Visa Information for Foreign Nationals

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Reaching Kanyakumari

By Road

Kanyakumari is easily accessible by road via National Highway 44 (NH44), which runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari, along with other national and state highways connecting various parts of South India.

Driving from Major Cities

  • From Chennai: ~700 km, approx. 12 hours via NH 32 and NH 44
  • From Bangalore: ~670 km, approx. 11 hours via NH 44
  • From Cochin: ~300 km, approx. 6–7 hours via NH 66

Bus Services

Several state transport and private luxury coaches connect Kanyakumari with cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai, and Cochin, offering ordinary to air-conditioned sleeper options.

Train Services

Kanyakumari Railway Station is well-connected to major Indian cities and located just a kilometre from the city centre. Over 35 trains arrive here.

Popular Train Routes from Chennai

  • Kanyakumari Express (12633): 17:20 → 05:30
  • Anantapuri Express (20635): 19:50 → 07:30
  • MS Guruvayur Express (16127): 10:20 → 22:49
  • TBM NCJ SF Express (22657): 19:30 → 07:00
  • HWH CAPE SF Express (12665): 20:20 → 09:45

Other Notable Trains

  • Chennai–Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express: Fast and efficient
  • Vivek Express: Connects Dibrugarh (Assam) to Kanyakumari
  • NZM CAPE SF Express: Weekly train from Delhi (approx. 51 hrs)
  • Kanyakumari Express (Mumbai): Daily service (approx. 45 hrs)
  • HWH CAPE SF Express (Kolkata): ~37 hrs via Chennai

Airport Access

  • Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): ~90 km away, connected to 35+ destinations
  • Tuticorin Airport (TCR): ~105 km away, flights to Chennai, Mumbai, and Bengaluru

Both airports are around 2 hours away from the venue and nearby conference hotels.