Kerala Tourism fully understands the prevailing trends and changing aspirations of modern day tourists; both domestic and foreign. Over the years, learning from its experience, Kerala conceived and developed comprehensive and up-to-date guidelines and tips for travelers, which will be of immense help to avail quality and timely services at any time of the year.
The state’s meticulous network of information centers spread over all of its 14 districts provide district wise info as well as about the state as a whole. Kerala State Tourism Department also has an all pervasive and active presence in all sections of media; especially the Internet to communicate and disseminate all relevant information with regards to tourist info, tour packages, mode of conveyance, shopping details etc.
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
(Phone: + + 91-47-501424)
• Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
• International flights (direct): from/To: Colombo, Maldives, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah, Singapore
Karipur Airport, Kozhikode
(Phone: + + 91-493-712762)
• Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore
• International flights (direct): from/To: Sharjah, Bahrain, Dubai, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery
(Phone: + + 91-484-610113)
• Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Agathi, Bangalore
• International flights (direct): from/To: Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Muscat
Visas
Carry your visa for entry to India/Kerala on your holiday.For further clarifications, contact the Indian High Commission. For visa extension, contact Office of the Commissioner of Police, Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 0471-320555.
Money
There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.
Banks
Banks are open for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sundays (10.00 to 12.00 hrs).
Best time to visit
High season: October to April - Monsoon.
Rejuvenation programmes: May to September
Travel wear
Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Credit cards
Major Credit Cards are acceptable in Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres.
Food
All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala fare.
Drugs
Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.
Emergency Numbers
Police control room: 100
Fire station: 101
Ambulance: 101
Time
(Hours fast (+), slow (-) on IST)
USA: -10.30, Germany: - 4.30, Canada: - 10.30, France: - 4.30, Australia: + 4.30, Spain: -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.
Temple Codes
Footwear inside the 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.Some temples do not permit entry to non-Hindus, while some do. Shirts for men and pants are banned from some temples and allowed in some others. Where they are banned, men have to be in mundus and women, in saris, half-saris or long skirts.
Nudity
Nudity is not allowed in any Kerala beach.
Ayurvedic Treatment
If you wish to undergo Ayurvedic treatment, it is very important to ensure that you go to an authorised centre.
Important Telephone No.
Police - 100
Fire - 101
Ambulance - 102
Telephone Enquiry - 197
Airport-Thiruvananthapuram - 0471-502323
Airport-Kochi - 0484-668064
Airport-Kozhikode - 0495-721314
Railway : General/Reservation/Arrival - 131/132/133
KSRTC Central Bus Station - Thiruvananthapuram - 0471-323886
KSRTC Central Bus Station - Kochi - 0484-360531
KSRTC Central Bus Station - Kozhikode - 0495-72277144
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