Kerala
Travel Guide
To
make one's holidays
hassle free, proper
planning and care
should be done. This
not only makes the
trip blissful but
also remains fresh
in the memory for
a long time. Thus,
it is always advised
that before set out
on your tour, you
must make yourself
aware of different
things associated
with the place. Before
venturing on a trip
to Kerala, India,
one needs to follow
some simple guidelines
to make the stay a
pleasant one. These
travel tips and guidelines
on Kerala travel will
surely make your Kerala
travel a pleasant
and memorable experience.
Money
While traveling in
Kerala, there is no
limit to the amount
of foreign currency
that visitors/tourists
can keep with them.
Banks
All the nationalized
banks are open for
transaction from 10.00
to 14.00 hrs on all
days except Sundays.
Many of the private
banks provide transaction
services between 8
AM to 8 PM.
Best
Time to Visit
The best time to visit
Kerala is during the
months of October
to April and during
Monsoons for Ayurveda
rejuvenation programmers.
Travel
Wear
Cotton outfits, hats,
sunglasses, sunscreen
lotion etc
Credit
Cards
Most of the hotels,
restaurants and shopping
centers and malls
honor major credit
cards.
Currency
Like all other parts
of India, Indian Rupee
(INR) is the prevalent
currency in Kerala.
Drugs
Possession of drugs
is a criminal offence
and punishable under
law.
Food
Since Kerala is one
of the most famous
tourist destinations
in India, all major
restaurants and hotels
offer a variety of
cuisines including
Continental, Chinese,
Indian and traditional
Kerala dishes.
Water
While traveling in
Kerala, it is advisable
to drink bottled water
or drinking water
from houses/restaurants.
It is not advisable
to drink water from
slow moving streams,
lakes or dams. Mineral
water is available
in sealed bottles
almost everywhere.
Temple
Codes
There are certain
things/codes that
are to be kept in
mind while visiting
temples in Kerala.
Footwear inside the
temple and entry into
the sanctum sanctorum
is banned in all the
temples. The customs
and codes of conduct
and dress in temples
across Kerala vary
from each other.
Nudity
India is a country
where nudity is not
allowed at public
places. Similarly,
while traveling in
Kerala it must be
borne in mind that
nudity is not allowed
on any Kerala beach.
Ayurvedic
Treatment
Kerala is well known
for Ayurveda and Ayurvedic
treatment centers
and if you wish to
undergo Ayurvedic
treatment, it is very
important to ensure
that you go to an
authorized and genuine
center.
Behavior
in Public
Demonstrating affection
in public (hugging
or kissing) is not
an accepted practice
in Kerala.
