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We
at Kerala India Vacations offer online travel tips for your exciting
Kerala vacations in South India. We ensure that we live up to our
promise of providing you with a wonderful holiday experience and
therefore make every possible effort to acquaint you with relevant
details that you must keep in mind while on your Kerala vacations.
Important Kerala Travel Tips
You are advised to carry the originals of your passport,
visa and other important papers. Make copies of these papers and keep
them separate from the originals. Currency exchange facilities are available at the
banks though not on Sundays. You can carry as much foreign currency as
you like.
Those interested in the Kerala ayurveda rejuvenation
programs can visit green Kerala, South India during the months of May
to September. The months of October to April are favorable for visiting
Kerala tour attractions.
During your visits to the Kerala temples make sure
that you do not walk into the inner sanctum with your shoes on. In
certain temples it is imperative for men to sport mundus and women to
wear saris, long skirts or salwar kameez. Certain temples do no allow
non-Hindus to step in. In any case you are requested to dress in a
modest fashion in keeping with the local Kerala customs.
There are no nude beaches in Kerala, South India and
you are advised to refrain from unnecessary exposure, as it is likely
to hurt the religious sentiments of the locals.
Please make sure that you visit authorized Kerala ayurveda centers for ayurvedic therapeutics.
All the hotels and major restaurant joints accept credit cards such as the American Express, Diners, Visa and Mastercard
It is important to secure prior permission before
visiting the various Kerala wildlife sanctuaries from the concerned
authorities. Contact the Chief Conservator of Forests,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695014 for relevant information.
Carry sunscreens, scarves, goggles and other
protective headgear that protect you from the harsh sun rays during the
summer months.
Watch out for thieves and swindlers posing as guides.
Certain areas may not permit photography.
Contact the embassy in case of an emergency.
Do not drink water from mountain streams and brooks. You are advised to buy sealed mineral water with sealed caps.
Carry your essential medication.
You are requested not to carry narcotic drugs in person, as it is punishable by law.
Certain important telephone numbers that you may
contact in case of an emergency are Ambulance: 101, Police control
room: 100 and Fire station: 101.
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