How to Prepare for Trip to Kerala (India)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Carry woolen clothes if your itinerary includes Munnar or Thekkady as they are cold places.

   Otherwise, Kerala has a balanced climate throughout the year and you do not experience extreme hot or cold.
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   Step 2: While doing flight reservations

   , There is no railway station by name Cochin and code for Ernakulam is ERN or ERS. ,,,,, Avoid carrying more cash with you. ,,, Nudity is not allowed at any public places. , If you have the habit of vomiting during traveling, inform your driver in advance.
   
   If you get the feel for vomiting during travel ask your drive to stop the vehicle and do not vomit inside the vehicle or through the windows. , Get onto India’s time zone before you leaves your hometown and try to eat and sleep on Indian time.
   
   This helps you to get adjusted. , If you opt for a package with lunch/dinner you would have already paid for the food and if you are not liking the food from the hotel you do not have any other option than wasting your money. , Try to reach your hotel before 7PM so that you get enough time for relaxing and re energizing yourself for the next day.
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   Step 3: book to Cochin (Kochi)

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   Step 4: Trivandrum or Calicut depends on your travel plan and with the consultation of your travel agent.

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   Step 5: While booking train tickets if you are trying for Cochin

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   Step 6: search Ernakulam which is same as Cochin.

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   Step 7: Foreign passengers are required to obtain a VISA from the nearest Indian Consulate and remember to apply for the VISA at least 14 days before date of arrival and buy adequate travel insurance

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   Step 8: Use seat belts.

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   Step 9: It will be rainy season from June to end of august.

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    Step 10: For your safety

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    Step 11: try to carry minimal gold jewelry.

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    Step 12: There are lots of ATMs at most of the places.

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    Step 13: Always try to carry mineral water with you and avoid unsafe water from taps for drinking.

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    Step 14: Keep in mind that smoking and consumption of alcohol is prohibited at public places and will be fined if caught.

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    Step 15: Avoid hugging or kissing at public places which attracts public attention

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    Step 16: being the orthodox attitude of people around you.

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    Step 17: Carry your medicines and few tablets for fever

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    Step 18: head ache

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    Step 19: vomiting

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    Step 20: India’s time zone is GMT/UTC +5.30 and can expect jet lag for International passengers.

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    Step 21: Take the package with breakfast only.

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    Step 22: Travel after 7PM as there will be fog on the road and it is dangerous to drive during this time.

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