| VISA – A must for entry into Kerala, India. You are requested to contact the Indian Embassy/High Commission in your country. In case you are taking extension tours, please ensure you have a multiple entry stamped visa. Access – Kerala is well served by air, railways and road. The international airports in Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin and Kozhikode connect Kerala to all major international destinations. Time – 5 1/2 hours ahead of GMT Weather – Kerala has a pleasant sunny tropical
climate. The average temperatures are Money – There is no limit to forex which can be brought into the country but if the overall foreign exchange amount brought in to India by a passenger, whether Resident Indian, Non Resident Indian or foreigner, is in excess of USD 10,000/- or its equivalent, a Currency Declaration Form (CDF) has to be filled in at the Airport Customs on arrival. Currency – Indian Currency is Rupees. Credit Cards – A wide range of credit cards are accepted in all major hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers. Peak season – September– May, High Peak– December 15– January 15. Travel Kit – Cotton outfits, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen lotions Drugs – Strictly prohibited Ayurveda – It is advisable to approach Ayurvedic centers approved by the department of tourism. Food – Apart from the traditional Kerala meals and tempting seafood, a variety of Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisines are offered in all standard restaurants. Water – Advisable to drink purified water. Avoid drinking water from streams, lakes or dams. Emergency Telephone numbers – Police – 100, Fire – 101, Ambulance – 101 Entry to Wildlife Reserves – Prior permission to be obtained from the Conservator of Forests. |