Passports

The information in this section is valid for British citizens only. Validity is 6 months beyond period of stay.

Visas

A visa must be obtained from the High Commission in London, Birmingham or Edinburgh prior to travel. A six month Visa currently cost 30 Euros. We advise submission of applications be made in person, however if we applied for your visa by post please ensure you send the following:

1. Applicant’s passport (Valid for at least six months) original must be sent.
2. Two passport size photos
3. The applicable visa fee 30 Euros plus 1 Euro handling charge. (You must enclose correct fee by crossed postal order or Bank Draft only, payable to the High Commission of India. Do not send cash)
4. Signed application form - If require, any supporting documents too. A stamped addressed envelope with the application for return of the processed passport. Send application only special delivery only.

Health

Although no vaccination certificates are required for entry to India, certain health risks are associated with the country your own General Practitioner in good time to ascertain what precautions are recommended.

Safety & Security

Please treat animals with caution even in resort areas. If you are bitten or scratched pleases consult a doctor immediately

Flying

Flying time is approximately 9 hours.

While there is proven link between flying and Deep Vein Thombosis, we do suggest that you contact your General Practitioner if you are concerned before undertaking long flights. See also the Department of Health Website for up to date information.

Baggage Allowance

Standard baggage allowance is 20kgs per persons. Baggage allowance may vary depending on airline or flight. You should check your flight tickets carefully for correct details.

Please ensure that use the Kerala Travel Centre baggage labels supplies with your tickets as this will assist our representatives in identifying you at airports.

Restrictions

Alcohol bans can be called in specific location across Kerala and generally coincide with religious or political festivals.

Tours

Visitors should be aware that itineraries can change and in most cases out of our control. Please take the time and make yourself aware of the environment that you are traveling. In India it is not unusual to share the roads with cattle, goats and other animals. Road conditions across the country vary, and driving styles may appear some what hazardous which ultimately means that some journeys may take longer than they should. This is all part of the Kerala Experience.

Time

GMT +5.5 hours

Currency

Indian Rupee. Currency rate at time of brochure production is 77 rupees to the pound.

Travel at your Destination

Approximate transfer times are shown in this brochure in the tour or resort description.
The times stated assume that everything is working properly and takes no account of delays.

Maps in this brochure are not to scale and are for a general guide sonly.

Porterage and tipping

This is not included in the price of your tour. Tipping is conventional in most countries and 10% to 15% is customary.