Location : South western tip of India

Area : 38,863 sq.km

Population : 30 million

Capital : Trivandrum

Language : Malayalam. English is widely spoken


Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

Time : GMT + 5:30

Currency : Indian Rupee

Climate : Tropical

Summer : Feb- May ( 24 - 33 degree)

Monsoon : June - Sept ( 22- 28 degree)

Winter : Oct - Jan ( 22 - 32 degree)

Airport : Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut

Seaport : Cochin

Travel Tips

Visas : We request you to carry your visa for entry to India / Kerala on your holiday. For clarification please contact The Indian High Commission. For visa extensions contact office of The Commisionar of Police, Thiruvanathapuram .Phone + + 91-471-320555.

Money : There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring .

Banks : Banks are open for transaction from 10 00 -14 00 hrs except Saturday (10 00 -12 00 hrs)

Best time to visit

High season : Dec - May
Monsoon Rejuvenation programme June - Nov.

Credit Cards : Main hotels , Restaurents and shopping centers honour major cards

Currency : Indian Rupee conversion rates as on 16 th July 2004.

1 US $ = Rs 45.44 , Dm 1 = Rs 20.20 , Euro 1 : 39.16

Food : All restaurents offer variety of cousins including Continental, Chineese, Indian and typical Kerala fare.

Drugs : Heavy penalties are levied for possession of narcotic drugs.

Emergency Numbers : Police control room -100, Fire Station -101, Ambulance - 101.


Time : [Hours ahead (+), behind (-) on IST]

Australia : +04:30
Germany : -04:30

Canada : -10.30

France : -04:30

Spain : -04:30

USA : -10:30

UAE : -01:30