Banks:
|
Banks
in kerala are openfrom 1000 - 1400 hrs. Saturdays 1000 -1200
hrs. Sundays are holidays in kerala. |
Best
time to visit kerala : |
High
Season in kerala: December-May / Monsoon
Rejuvenation Programmes: June - November
|
Travel
kit: |
Cotton
outfits, hats, sun glasses, sunscreen lotion etc.are a must
when travelling to kerala. |
Credit
cards: |
Main
hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honour major credit
cards. |
Currency:
|
Indian
Rupee. Conversion rates Approximately:
US$1 = Rs. 46.65 • DM1 = Rs. 21.50 • £1
= Rs. 68.54 • Euro = Rs. 43.00 |
Drugs:
|
Heavy
penalties are levied in kerala for possession of narcotic
drugs . |
Food:
|
All
standard restaurants in kerala offer a variety of cuisines
including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala
fare. |
Accommodation:
|
A
wide range of-options from luxury properties to budget hotels
and motels are available |
Emergency
numbers |
Police
control room: 100 Fire station: 101 , Ambulance: 101 International
dial code: ++91-
|
Time:
|
[Hours
ahead (+), behind (-) on 1ST] USA: -10.30, Germany: -4.30,
Canada:
10.30, France: -4.30, Australia: +4.30, Spain: -4.30, UAE:
-1.30 |
Water:
|
Tap
water which is supplied in kerala is purified and quite
safe to drink. It is not advisable to drink from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed
bottles. |