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Travel
Tips |
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 We
have some travel tips meant especially for international traveler's. Hope
this helps you to plan your journey and take precautions. We, at Kodai
Resort Hotel, are awaiting to take care of you during your stay with us.
Till you reach us may these tips help you to travel safely. |
1.
Currency
The Rupee, the Indian monetary unit, consists of 100 paise. Indian
coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 paise and 1, 2
and 5 rupees. Currency notes are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10,
20, 50, 100 and 500. A declaration of the foreign currency and traveler's
cheques brought into India should be made in the Currency Declaration
Form given to the tourists on arrival by airport officials. One US
dollar is around 48 Indian Rupees.
2. Customs Formalities
GREEN CHANNEL - for passengers not having any dutiable or forbidden
articles or unaccompanied baggage or high-value articles to be entered
on Tourist Baggage Re-Export Form.
3. Immigration/Passport/Visa
Citizens of all countries, except Nepal and Bhutan and South Africans
of Indian origin, need valid Passports and Visas.
4. Festivals: Tourism festivals are celebrated in May every
year. Boat race and flower show are also held on the occasion which
usually turns out to be a major tourist attraction. |
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Important Telephone Numbers |
| Astrophysical
Observatory |
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40588 |
| Office
of the Sub Collector |
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40296 |
| Govt.
Hospital |
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41292 |
| T.V.
Relay Monitor |
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41026 |
| Inspector
of Police |
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40262 |
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6.
Kodai at a Glance
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| Area |
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21.45
sq. kms |
| Population |
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27.461
(1991 census) |
| Altitude |
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2,133
metres above sea level |
| Climate |
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| Max
Summer |
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Mid
twenties |
| Min
Winter |
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