Travel Tips

Visas for Kerala/India: You will need a Tourist Visa if you wish to travel to Kerala, India from most countries of the world including USA and UK

Money: There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring, when they travel to Kerala, India.

Banks: Banks are open for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sundays (10.00 to 12.00 hrs). Some banks have extended banking hours.

Best time to visit to Kerala : High season: October to April - Monsoon. Ayrvedic Rejuvenation programmes: May to September

Kerala shows diverse pattern of climate across its regions. Kerala is surrounded by Arabian Sea on one side and  by Western Ghats on the eastern side

• Temperature Information
• The overall temperature in Kerala is high. It rarely falls below 18 degree Celsius in monsoons too. The temperature could be categorized under tropical type. Most of the times the temperature in Kerala, is warm and pleasant. The summers in Kerala are really hot and the average temperatures recorded during this time is about 33 degree Celsius. While the maximum temperature in winters is about 21 degree Celsius and the minimum average temperature recorded is about 18 degree Celsius.
• The climate of Kerala can be broadly classified into four distinguishing categories these are:
• Winters in Kerala
• The winter season in Kerala starts in the month of December and ends in February. In winter season also there is rainfall seen in some parts with special mention of northern parts of state which receive low rainfall.
• Summer in Kerala
• The next season after winter is summer. The onset of summer is in the month of February and ends in the month of May. The temperatures are very high during this season. Some parts also receive scanty showers sometimes.
• Kerala Monsoon
• Monsoon season is further classified into South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon.
• South West Monsoon in Kerala
• This season begins somewhere in the late May and end in September. The northern parts of Kerala receive heavy showers during this time compared to the southern parts of Kerala.
• North East Monsoon
• The onset of North East monsoon is somewhere in early October and ends most of the times in December

Travel wear: Cotton clothes, hats, sunglasses. Also remember to carry sunscreen lotion when you travel to Kerala, India.

Credit cards: Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres accept major credit cards.

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

Drugs: Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

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

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

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

Nudity: There are no nude beaches in Kerala and nudity may offend local customs.

Temple codes: Footwear inside  temples and entry into the sanctum sanctorum is not permitted in Hindu temples. Some temples do not permit entry to non-Hindus, while some do. Shirts for men and trousers are not permitted in some temples and allowed in some others. Where they are banned, men have to be in mundus and women in saris, salwar kameezes or long skirts.

Ayurvedic treatment: If you wish to undergo Ayurvedic treatment, it is very important to ensure that you approach an authorised center when you travel to Kerala, India.

Wildlife sanctuaries: To visit a wildlife sanctuary, when you travel to Kerala, India, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned authority of the sanctuary. For further enquiries, contact your travel agent.

Flights to Kerala

Kerala is well connected by air. There are options of budget flights and booking charter flights.

There are three airports in Kerala of which Trivandrum and Cochin are international ones while Calicut is a domestic one. Flights to Cochin are best to enjoy the scenic attraction of the place. There are various magnificent places to visit from Cochin. These are inclusive of Kumarakom, which is an exotic place situated at the bank of back waters.

You can also visit Alleppey which is famous for the snake boat races. This way if you land in Cochin you can visit different places that are embraced by back waters. If a flight is taken to Trivandrum, all destinations in Kerala and South India can be viewed. For traveling to beach resort and hill stations Calicut is a better option. You can plan some excellent beach tours from Calicut. These flights bring you to ‘God’s own Country’ where your stay is filled with fun and frolic.

There are several discounted flights to Kerala along with some of the best value low cost airlines from major airports in the world. The fares of return flight include taxes and other applicable charges. Even in case of these budget prices facilities for stopover are provided if required and are usually allowed.

If you desire, you can choose the holiday package flight. In this your complete holiday is planned comprising of the flight schedules, accommodation and visits to various places.

How to Reach Kerala:
Kerala is well connected by air. There are options of budget flights and booking charter flights.

There are three airports in Kerala of which Trivandrum and Cochin are international ones while Calicut is a domestic one. Flights to Cochin are best to enjoy the scenic attraction of the place. There are various magnificent places to visit from Cochin. These are inclusive of Kumarakom, which is an exotic place situated at the bank of back waters.

You can also visit Alleppey which is famous for the snake boat races. This way if you land in Cochin you can visit different places that are embraced by back waters. If a flight is taken to Trivandrum, all destinations in Kerala and South India can be viewed. For traveling to beach resort and hill stations Calicut is a better option. You can plan some excellent beach tours from Calicut. These flights bring you to ‘God’s own Country’ where your stay is filled with fun and frolic.

There are several discounted flights to Kerala along with some of the best value low cost airlines from major airports in the world. The fares of return flight include taxes and other applicable charges. Even in case of these budget prices facilities for stopover are provided if required and are usually allowed.

If you desire, you can choose the holiday package flight. In this your complete holiday is planned comprising of the flight schedules, accommodation and visits to various places.

The international destinations are also well connected to Kerala through air. There are several international flights that bring you to the Cochin and Trivandrum international airports. From here you can make a stay at the luxurious hotels in respective destinations.chin and Trivandrum international airports. From here you can make a stay at the luxurious hotels in respective destinations.