Information Our brochures, maps and tips sheets offer more than enough information to our guests when on tour. These documents provide a wealth of information including local information, weather reports, shopping and bargaining tips, detailed itineraries, emergency contact information and nearest locations of our offices. Even before your tour commences we provide you with a carefully prepared checklist of things to carry while on tour, all this to ensure that you get the best of everything. Interpreter SATM arranges interpreters if required, so that our guests don't miss out on anything. The local language of Kerala is 'Malayalam'.
Most locals speak and write fluent English.
The state has numerous banks and offices of reputed exchange bureaus who provide good conversion rates for your currency, though in urgent cases the U.S. dollars are widely accepted too. Credit cards are also accepted in most places, most commonly Visa, MasterCard, Citibank and American Express. Music Kerala is famous for its own traditional and contemporary style of music. SATM arranges for its guests, instrumental and vocal music concerts, if any performances are on at that time. Visitors can also go to any local music shop and purchase an inexpensive audio cassette or a CD to carry home with you.