TRAVEL TIPS - KERALA TRAVEL TIPS

Visas: We request you to carry your visa for entry to India/Kerala on your holiday. For clarifications please contact The Indian High Commission. For visa extensions contact Office of the Commissioner of Police, Thiruvananthapuram Ph: 0471-320555.

Travel Tips 1. Money:There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring into kerala.

Travel Tips 2. Banks: Banks in kerala are open for transaction from 1000 - 1400 hrs. Saturdays 1000 -1200 hrs. Sundays are holidays in kerala.

Travel Tips 3. Best time to visit kerala : •High Season in kerala: December-May-Monsoon Rejuvenation Programmes: June - November

Travel Tips 4. Travel kit: Cotton outfits, hats, sun glasses, sunscreen lotion etc.are a must when travelling to kerala.

Travel Tips 5. Credit cards: Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honour major credit cards.

Travel Tips 6. Currency: Indian Rupee. Conversion rates Approximately:

• US$1 = Rs. 46.65 • DM1 = Rs. 21.50 • £1 = Rs. 68.54 • Euro = Rs. 43.00

Travel Tips 7. Drugs: Heavy penalties are levied in kerala for possession of narcotic drugs .

Travel Tips 8. Food: All standard restaurants in kerala offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala fare.

Travel Tips 9.. Accommodation: Awide range of-optionsfrom luxury properties to budget hotels and motels are available across the length and breadth of kerala.

Travel Tips 10. Emergency numbers in kerala : Police control room: 100 Fire station: 101 , Ambulance: 101

Travel Tips 11. International dial code: ++91-

Travel Tips 12. Time: [Hours ahead (+), behind (-) on 1ST] USA: -10.30, Germany: -4.30, Canada:
•10.30, France: -4.30, Australia: +4.30, Spain: -4.30, UAE: -1.30

Travel Tips 13. Water: Tap water which is supplied in kerala is purified and quite safe to drink. It is not advisable to drink from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.