There is no doubt about the fact that Kerala is one of the most
sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Unique geographical features, criss-crossing rivers, long shoreline exotic wildlife, gushing waterfalls, sprawling plantations and an equable climate, all make Kerala a perfect holiday destination. A stay in Kerala becomes very pleasant when you come to know that you have come to spend your treasured moments in the most advanced society of India. With 100% literacy and world-class health care systems, Kerala offers highest physical quality of life. It is also the cleanest state in India.
VISAS
You will need a Tourist Visa if you wish to travel to Kerala from the UK. Rules and regulations for Visas is the same as issued by the Republic Government of India.
Money
Monetary limits depend upon your expenses. Category of accommodation and food are one of the major deciding factors of your monitory limits. Sight seeing usually does not cost a fortune if you can save yourself from crooks.
Banks
Banks are open for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sundays (10.00 to 12.00 hrs) and government holidays.
Best time to visit
Best time to visit Kerala is from October to April. A good time to grab rejuvenation programs is from May to September.
Travel wear
Its best to wear cotton clothes as it is very hot in Kerala. If you wish to bask the sun then sunscreen, tanning lotions, hats and sunglasses are a must.
Food
You can experience typical Keralian fare in food. If you do not wish to be experimental then you can also opt for Chinese or Continental food, which is available quite easily.
Drugs
if caught with narcotics, you will have to go heavy punishment, which might also include imprisonment.
Credit cards
Major credit cards are accepted at all main hotels, shopping centers and restaurants.
Currency
If you wish to use cash then you have to opt for Indian Rupee (INR) which you can easily get in exchange of your home currency at major banks.
Emergency numbers
Police control room: 100
Fire station: 101
Ambulance: 101
Water
Best option for water is sealed bottles of mineral water. You can also safely drink tap water. It is advisable not to drink water from running streams or dams or lakes.
Temple codes
In no case are you allowed to wear footwear inside the sanctum sanctorum. Customs and codes of dress and conduct vary from one place of worship to the other.
Entry of people other than Hindus in banned in some temples while some allow non-Hindus inside temple premises. Again wearing of pants and shirts in not allowed in some temples but in accepted in others. in places where pants and shirts are not allowed dress code for men is mundus and for women is saris, half saris or long skirts.
Nudity
None of the beaches in Kerala allow nudity.
Footwear in houses
most of the houses in Kerala have the custom of removing shoes before entering houses and it is same for the visitors.
Demonstrativeness in public
Kerala society does not allow demonstration of affection like hugging or kissing in public.
