Kerala Tourism

Kerala invites tourists to savour a plethora of experiences and leaves no stone unturned in offering them the best places to stay. There is a wide range of accommodations available at every popular tourist destination in Kerala. In fact, the lesser-known and offbeat places in the state too have a decent accommodation.

From budget to luxury to heritage hotels to houseboats, camps and homestay, Kerala leaves one spoilt for choices.

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Kerala offers an opportunity to have varied experiences that are worth relishing. The state offers the chance to indulge in therapeutic ayurvedic massages; cruising in the houseboats on the pristine backwaters and thrilling watersports on the beaches. The must-have experiences in Kerala also include witnessing exhilarating snake boat races; relishing delectable food; enjoying watching classical dance performances like Kathakali and Mohiniattam or martial art performances like Kalaripayattu.

The state also offers an opportunity to enjoy the tea and spice plantation tours; shopping for handicrafts; wildlife sighting and birdwatching tours.

The following travel tips ensure your Kerala trip is hassle-free and that you have a great time in God's Own Country.

• You can bring as much foreign currency as you want to Kerala and get it exchanged.
• Banks are open for transactions from 10:00 - 3:30 hrs on weekdays and on first and third Saturdays. Second and Fourth Saturdays are holidays.
• Several hotels, restaurants and shopping centres accept major credit cards - Mastercard and Visa.
• For the best Kerala holiday experience, visit between September and May.
• Carry cotton outfits; hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc.
• Book your Ayurveda therapies and treatments at centres that are classified/approved by the Department of Tourism.
• A variety of food apart from the cuisine of Kerala is available at major restaurants
• Some temples in Kerala 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 of the beaches in Kerala.
• Smoking is banned in public places.
• When visiting someone’s home in Kerala, make sure to leave the footwear outside.
• Demonstrating affection in public like hugging or kissing is not an accepted practice in Kerala.
• To visit a wildlife sanctuary or national park in Kerala, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned authority.

The following emergency numbers come handy in Kerala

• Police control room: 100
• Fire station: 101
• Ambulance: 102, 108

Police Helpline

• While traveling on Highways (Highway Alert Number): 9846 100 100
• While traveling in Trains (Railway Alert Number): 9846 200 100
• Website: www.keralapolice.org

No separate visa has to be applied for visiting Kerala. Certain countries are allowed visa on arrival (VOA) by the Indian Government. The two airports of Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi offer visa on arrival to the nationals of following eleven countries:

• Japan
• Singapore
• Philippines
• Finland
• Luxembourg
• New Zealand
• Cambodia
• Laos
• Vietnam
• Myanmar
• Indonesia

For latest information visit official website of India Visa Online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

The state of Kerala is unarguably rich in its culture, traditions, and history. To make the visitors acquainted with itself, the state hosts a number of tourism festivals that allow a peek inside Kerala. Some Kerala tourism festivals have been celebrated for a long period of time on an annual basis, while few are added every year in order to offer an authentic experience of the state.

• Utsavam: It is a folk-art festival that is hosted in many parts of Kerala.
• Hop on the Bus: It is a festival organized by Thiruvananthapuram DTPC to offer a sightseeing tour of the city.
• Beach Carnival & Games: Hosted in Ernakulam, this festival offers plenty of entertainment at the beautiful beaches of the city.
• Malabar Carnival: Reckoned the largest cultural cum commercial fair, it is held in Kottakunnu.
• Kadamakkudy Tourism Festival: It is an eight-day festival that exhibits the rich culture and art of Kerala.
• Muziris Paddle: It is an enthralling kayaking expedition that offers an incredible nature’s experience.
• International Arts & Crafts Festival: Held at Sargaalaya Arts & Crafts Village in Iringal, the festival is worth witnessing.