Travel Tips

Guests are advised to obtain a detailed map and also plan ahead the places to be visited as it would help in avoiding unnecessary expenditure and also save time.
• The cheapest Mode of Travelling in Kerala is train. But to certain tourist destinations like Thekkady, Munnar, it is not possible to travel by train. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is running Buses to almost all the major Tourist Destinations in Kerala.
• For Purchasing Kerala’s own Handloom there are many government outlets.
• Footwear inside temple and entry into the sanctum sanctorum is banned in all the temples. Other customs and codes of conduct and dress in temples across the state vary from each other.
• To visit Wild-Life sanctuary, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned authority.
• There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring. It is advisable to be careful in cash transactions in front of strangers.
• Banks are open for transaction from 10.00 to 15.30 hrs on all days, except Sundays.
• ATM counters of all nationalized banks are found in major cities.
• Kerala has a pleasant climate and cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotions are must for tourists. Since the atmosphere in Kovalam or Varkala is different from that of Munnar or Thekkady, it is advisable to carry some warm clothes.
• Main Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping Centers accept Major Credit Cards.
• All standard restaurants offers a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala Dishes.
• Heavy Punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.
• People are very much sensitive about morality. Nudity is not allowed in Public.
• Carry Visa for entry into India/Kerala on your holidays.
• Police Control Room – 100 Ambulance – 101