Most Frequent Questions
Bestowed with a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year, Kerala is a tropical land with the coast running down its entire length and the Western Ghats forming a protective barrier against the dry winds from up north. For these reasons Kerala can be enjoyed in all periods of the year. It has something to offer all year round with an average temperature of 28-30 °C during all year. Ayurvedic treatments are particularly indicated during monsoon time from April to September.
Visa Requirements
Non Indian people desirous of coming to India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. Visa must to be requested in the Country of origin and can be obtained by contacting In Indian Consulate or Embassy in each Country.
Tourist Visa-on-Arrival is available only for travelers from Japan, Singapore, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia in Kerala.
For details regarding Visa services please visit the following web site: Bureau of Immigration – http://www.boi.gov.in/
No specific vaccination are necessary to visit India, however make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine.
Some Authorities recommend Hepatitis A vaccine as a general preventive method because is possible to contract Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in India, regardless of where you are eating or staying.
For any other vaccination please contact your Doctor.
Kerala Languages and currencies
The official languages of Kerala are Malayalam and Indi, however English is currently spoken in almost all places.
The official currency is Indian Rupiee. It is easily to change the most common foreign currencies (e.g. US Dollars, Euros, Pounds etc.) in Rupies in Hotel, Banks or authorized money changers.