KERALA HOLIDAYS

WELCOE TO GOD'S OWN COUNTRY - KERALA
Enjoy your Holidays with SPICE HOLIDAYS Tourism Company.
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With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700
ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique
geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after
tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline
with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush
hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations
and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms.
Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic
cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's
more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour
drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination
offers.

Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate
people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant
mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical
quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also
India's cleanest state.

TRAVEL GUIDELINES

Visa
We request you to carry your visa for entry to India/Kerala on your
holiday.For clarification please contact the Indian High Commision/
Embassy.For visa registrations and extensions,contact the Commisioner
of Police (in cities) and the District Superintendent of Police (in
districts).


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 on week days and
from 10:00 - 12:00 hrs on saturdays.

Credit cards
Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honour major credit
cards.


Time
(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

Best time to visit
High season: December - May
Monsoon Rejuvenation programmes: June - November

Travel Kit
Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc.

Drugs
Heavy penalities including imprisonment for possession of narcotic
drugs.


Ayurveda
Go only to those Ayurveda centres that are classified/approved by the
Department of Tourism

Food
All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including
Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical Kerala fare.

Water
Tap water is purified and quite safe to drink. It is not advisable to
drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Bottled water is
also available.

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

Temple codes
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
Nudity is not allowed in any Kerala beach.

Smoking
Smoking is banned in public places

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

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

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

For further enquiries, contact:
SPICE HOLIDAYS Tourism Company.

P.MARTIN JACOB. (C.E.O).
+91- 944 7777 574, 98950 11572.
+91- 484- 4023979 (Direct Line).

Office Address: SPICE HOLIDAYS Tourism Company.
1st Floor, SPICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Opp: KOCHI INTERNATIONAL Business School.
Pullepady Cross Road. Cochin- 682018.
KERALA. INDIA.

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