| Money There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring. |
Banks 10:00 – 15:30 hrs (Weekdays) 10:00 – 12:00 hrs (Saturdays) |
| Credit Cards Major hotels and restaurants accept them. |
Time World Clock USA: -10.30 | Canada: – 10.30 UK: – 5:30 | Spain: – 4.30 | Germany: – 4.30 | France: – 4.30 UAE: – 1.30 | Australia: + 4.30 |
| Best time to Visit High season: September–May Monsoon: June–August |
Travel Kit Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. |
| Drugs Heavy penalties including imprisonment. |
Ayurveda Only visit approved centres. More info |
| Food Continental, Chinese, Indian & Kerala cuisines available. |
Water Tap water is safe; bottled water available. |
| Emergency Numbers Police: 100 Fire: 101 Ambulance: 102, 108 |
Police Helpline Highway: 9846 100 100 Railway: 9846 200 100 |
| Temple Codes Dress code required. Footwear not allowed. |
Nudity Not allowed on beaches. |
| Smoking Banned in public places. |
Footwear in Houses Remove before entering. |
| Public Behaviour Public affection not commonly accepted. |
Wildlife Sanctuaries: Prior permission required. Contact: Chief Conservator of Forests, Thiruvananthapuram 695 014 - Tel: +91 471 2322217 |
