Travel Tips

Visas : We request you to carry your visa for entry to India / Kerala on your holiday. For clarification please contact The Indian High Commission / Embassy.

Money : There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks : Banks are open for transaction from 1000 - 1400 hrs. (Mon- Fri) (1000 -1200 hrs - Sat). Some of them provide extended hours of service.

Best Time to Visit : High Season : December - May

Monsoon Rejuvenation Programme : June- November

Travel Kit : Cotton outfits, hats, sun glasses, sunscreen lotion etc.

Credit Cards : Main hotels, restaurant and shopping centres honour major credit cards.

Currency : Indian Rupee. (INR)

Drugs : Possession of narcotic drugs, incur heavy penalties.

Food: All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala food.

Emergency numbers: Police control room : 100 Fire station : 101, Ambulance : 102

Time : [Hours ahead (+), behind (-) on IST]
USA : - 10.30, Germany : - 4.30, Canada : - 10.30, France : - 4.30, Australia: +4.30, UAE : -1.30

Water : Tap water is purified and quite safe to drink. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.