Normally foreign nationalities required Visa to enter India/Kerala. You can contact with the Indian Embassy located in your country or Indian High commission office in your country. Please contact us to find out the nearest Embassy & procedure to get Indian Visa in your Country. We advise you to carry your visa for entry to India/Kerala on your holiday. In case if you required to extend your visa please contact the Commisioner of Police (in cities) and the District Superintendent of Police (in districts).

As per Indian Law upon check in every foreign nationality need to submit their passport copies to hotel in order to fill report for Commissioner of Police. Please keep enough copies of your passport & visa while traveling in India.

There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring. You can exchange your foreign currency to Indian Money from any authorized money exchange counters or nationalized bank. Beware of dealing with touts on dealing with money exchange. Banks are open for transaction from 10:00 - 14:00 hrs on week days and from 10:00 - 12:00 hrs on Saturdays.

Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honor all major credit cards. It is recommendable to inform your bank that you are traveling to India and you will be using your credit card in India or else bank may block your credit card.

Always remember you will be crowded with touts anywhere else you go in India. It is better avoiding all touts for safety reason. You need to firmly say them that you are not interested.

Kerala is a 100% literate state; it is not so difficult to find out some one who talks English in the street. Naturally people are shy, and respect tourist. If some one stare at you, don’t misunderstand they have a natural affection for foreign nationals. They believe in theory that “Athithi devo Bava”. It means guest is god.

Indian Standard time is GMT+ 5.30 (Hours fast (+), slow (-) on IST) USA: -10.30, Germany: - 4.30, Canada: - 10.30, France: - 4.30, Australia: + 4.30, Spain: -4.30, UAE: - 1.30, uk:-5:30

High season: December - May Monsoon Rejuvenation programmes: June – November (This season is really recommendable those who are seeking Ayurvedic Health Holidays).

Cotton outfit and hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc.

Avoid using or carrying narcotic drugs .Heavy penalities including imprisonment for possession of narcotic drugs.

Use the service of only genuine Ayurvedic centres that are classified/approved by the Department of Tourism

All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala fare. Any how we are recommending you to restrain from street foods.

Compare to the other states in the nation Tap water is purified and quite safe to drink. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Drink bottled mineral water instead.

Police control room: 100 Fire station: 101 Ambulance: 101

Some temples do not permit entry to non-Hindus. Strict dress codes are followed in most of the temples. Footwear is banned inside the temple premises.

Nudity is not allowed in any Kerala beach.

Smoking is banned in public places.

Visitors to most Kerala houses leave their footwear outside before entering the house.

Behaviour demonstrating affection in public like hugging or kissing is not an accepted practice in Kerala.

To visit a wildlife sanctuary, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned authority of the sanctuary.