Travel Tips for Thattekad
Kerala is considered a safe region of India, with functional police and state institutions. However, one must not do without caution.
Overview
Kerala is considered a safe region of India, with functional police and state institutions. However, one must not do without caution.
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Staying safe
Kerala is considered a safe region of India, with functional police and state institutions. However, one must not do without caution.
Staying safe
Kerala is considered a safe region of India, with functional police and state institutions. However, one must not do without caution.
- •Kerala is considered a safe region of India, with functional police and state institutions.
- •However, one must not do without caution.
Staying safe
Kerala has its share of criminals. Pickpockets frequent crowded areas like buses, festival grounds and city shopping areas.
- •Kerala has its share of criminals.
- •Pickpockets frequent crowded areas like buses, festival grounds and city shopping areas.
- •Don't trust hotel cleaning staff with your costly belongings.
When to go
Kerala, being close to the equator, has a tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is one of the wettest areas on Earth.
When to go
Kerala, being close to the equator, has a tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is one of the wettest areas on Earth.
- •Kerala, being close to the equator, has a tropical climate.
- •Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is one of the wettest areas on Earth.
When to go
Summer lasts from mid-February to mid-May. The tropical sun is hot and temperatures can reach in the afternoons.
- •Summer lasts from mid-February to mid-May.
- •The tropical sun is hot and temperatures can reach in the afternoons.
Getting around
Kerala is connected by many modes of transport. The flat southern side is better connected than mountainous north.
Getting around
Kerala is connected by many modes of transport. The flat southern side is better connected than mountainous north.
- •Kerala is connected by many modes of transport.
- •The flat southern side is better connected than mountainous north.
Getting around
Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state. Most trains are long-distance trains with stops at many of Kerala's stations.
- •Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state.
- •Most trains are long-distance trains with stops at many of Kerala's stations.
- •Short-distance trains are mainly intercity passenger trains, connecting only major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kannur and Thrissur.
Frequently Asked Questions
March is the hottest month (average high 35°C), and May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the wettest months.
Bhoothathankettu Dam and Reservoir: 9 AM - 5 PM (all days); Thattekad Bird Sanctuary: 7 AM - 5 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
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