Travel Tips for Kerala – What to travel and What to do in Kerala
by Indiator
Although you are going to travel to God’s own country, still you need to think about or follow some Travel Tips for Kerala. These travel tips are for the convenience of every traveller who travels to Kerala.
Money:
No limit to carry foreign currency, but avoid carrying precious jewellery like gold and diamond.
Banks:
Banks are open for transaction from 10:00 – 15:30 hrs on weekdays and on First and third Saturdays.
Credit Cards:
You can easily do all your transactions through credit card or other plastic money. Especially in hotels, restaurants, and shopping centres.
Clothes and Accessories:
The climate of Kerala is moderate, so it’s better to carry cotton and light clothes and for hill stations like Munnar and Thekkady carry woollen clothes. Apart from clothes, you must carry caps, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent, walking shoes, and flip-flops.
Camera & Binoculars:
Kerala has so much to capture or to preserve for lifetime memories. To hold these cherished moments, don’t forget to carry a camera and binoculars (preferred for Wildlife sanctuary) with you.
When to go:
October–February – This is the peak time to visit Kerala, the weather is at its coolest. The day will be warm, but night & morning are cool. If you are travelling to a hill station like Munnar and Wayanad then carry woollen clothes with you. Being the best time to visit Kerala, the prices of all accommodation at their highest.
March–April – These months are considered as a mid-season as during this time the tourist activity a bit low, but due to schools is closed after exam people come to visit Kerala.
May–September – During these months, the weather of Kerala is hot and humid. This is a low season time, but you’ll get exceptional low discounts in hotels.
Temple Codes:
Some temples do not permit entry to non-Hindus. There is a strict dress code followed in most of the temples. Footwear is banned inside the temple premises.
Footwear in Houses:
In Kerala, people leave their footwear outside the house before entering the house.
Carry Water and Medicine:
Always bring a bottle of mineral water with you to keep yourself hydrated all the time or having energy drink or juices. You’ll get water and other drinks from road-side vendors. You should also take medicines for fever, cold, headache, vomiting, etc.to make your excursion problem free.
Ayurveda:
Get authentic Ayurveda treatments in Kerala. Opt Ayurveda treatment only from Green Leaf & Olive Leaf classified Ayurveda centres that are approved by the Kerala Tourism Department.
Smoking:
Smoking is banned in public places.
Nudity:
Nudity is not allowed in public places or any beach of Kerala.
Public Kissing:
Public kissing is not an accepted practice in Kerala.
Food:
You can easily get a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala food in all standard restaurants.
Emergency Numbers:
Police control room: 100
Fire Station: 101
Ambulance: 102, 108
Police Helpline:
While travelling on Highways (Highway Alert Number): 9846 100 100
While travelling in Trains (Railway Alert Number): 9846 200 100
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