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Pharmacy
The guide was updated:Karunya Community Pharmacy
Useful Information
- Address: Medical College, Chalakkuzhi, Trivandrum
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Phone: +91 471 244 0191
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The Indian government offers a traditional visa (stamped inside of the passport), or an eVisa, obtained online. All nationals of the European Union and multiple countries across the world are eligible for an eVisa, which should be applied for at least 4 days prior to travel date (but no further in advance that 30 days) and is accepted at 24 airports and 3 seaports countrywide. Special conditions apply to Pakistani passport holders or individuals with familial ties to Pakistan. Citizens of Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives are exempt from visa requirements (if not entering via mainland China).
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Trivandrum International Airport
The Trivandrum International Airport offers a number domestic and international connections. It is conveniently located not too far from Trivandrum city centre.
A public bus services the airport; journeys from the city to the airport take roughly 10 minutes. Taxis are available for hire in the arrivals area.
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Best Time to Visit
Late May sees the start of monsoon season in Kerala, and although visitors used to avoid the months of June through September for this very reason, the trend seems to have started to change, and an increasing number of tourists make their way to Kerala during the year's most humid months. Another reason to come in August is the large-scale cultural festival of Onam, which brings 10 straight days of festivities.
October through February remain the months most popular with tourists for their favourable weather, while February through May can get very hot and are best avoided if you're sensitive to high temperatures.
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Public Transport
Most bus routes start from the Trivandrum City Bus Terminal at East Fort and run across the city from there. Bus numbers are indicated in numerals and destinations only written in Malayalam (the local language), but most locals speak English and would most likely be able to assist.
The preferred mode of public transportation Trivandrum is the autorickshaw, which is fast, cheap and efficient. These can be taken at regular bus stations or signposted autorickshaw stops.
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Taxi
Taxis are ubiquitous and can be hired easily. It is common to hire a cab for an entire day or even several days in a row, which is an option to consider if you're travelling with a group or planning to do extensive sightseeing.
Some local cab companies are:
Mango Cabs
+91 99954 66066
www.mangocabs.in
TaxiTel
+91 75609 29292
www.taxitel.in
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Post
Thiruvananthapuram General Post Office:
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Pharmacy
Karunya Community Pharmacy
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Telephone
Country code +91, followed by 471 (area code) + local number
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Electricity
230 V / 50 Hz
Type C "Euro" plugs and types D & M three-pin plugs are used
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