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 programmes.
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.
