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Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre, India: what it is and when to go
Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre is a Tourist attraction in Kerala in India (Thiruvananthapuram). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to March. There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tourist attraction in Kerala · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BLR Bengaluru, 523 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.53417, 77.14957
What it is and where
Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre is a Tourist attraction in Kerala in India (Thiruvananthapuram). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Thiruvananthapuram, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 8.53417, 77.14957; the nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR, Bengaluru), 523 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre is October to March.
- JanBest time11:33
- FebBest time11:44
- MarBest time11:57
- AprPossible12:11
- MayBetter not12:23
- JunBetter not12:30
- JulBetter not12:27
- AugBetter not12:17
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:48
- NovBest time11:36
- DecBest time11:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | October to March | April and September |
| Wildlife | October to March | April and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Neyyar Wildlife SanctuarySanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India7.5 km
- Peppara Wildlife SanctuaryCatchments of the Peppara Dam on the Karamana River in India12 km
- Agastya MalaMountain in Thiruvananthapuram district, Keralam, India14 km
- Golden Aquarium And OrchidsWith kids · Wildlife17 km
- Trivandrum ObservatoryObservatory in India21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: With kids
- Ramoji Film City: film studio in Hyderabad, India
- Guindy National Park: national park in Chennai, India
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: zoological park in Darjeeling
- Mysore Zoo: zoo in Mysore, India
- Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden: zoo in Guwahati, India
- Indira Gandhi Planetarium: Planetarium in Patna, India
Every India place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre?
It is a Tourist attraction in Kerala in India. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre?
October to March. There are about 12 h 30 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre?
The nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 523 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Agastya Mala. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Thiruvananthapuram22 places to see in and around Thiruvananthapuram, India: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Agastya Mala, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Best time: October to March.
- With kids104 places for with kids in India, from Ramoji Film City to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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