Best time to visit Kerala

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Best time of year to visit Kerala

Summer is the wettest season in Kerala with June, July, and August being the rainiest months. After the monsoons, nature gets exceptionally lush and green; therefore, the period from September to November is the best time to visit Kerala. Late August and September is time for the biggest in the area Onam festival, authentic snake boat races, and colourful Ganesh Chaturthi Hindu holiday with special food and traditions. In October, you can watch giant bonfires and statues during the Dussehra processions. Early fall is good for visiting tea plantations, while from November on, visitors can observe coffee harvest.

9 THINGS TO DO IN KERALA (DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 07)

Cochin Carnival (New Year's Eve)

Cochin Carnival (New Year's Eve)

unconfirmedDecember 25, 2024–January 1, 2025 • event

Kick up your heels to see off the outgoing year and celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a magnificent way!

Beach Season

Beach Season

November–March • activity

India's long coastlines make for an amazing tourist paradise. Find a beach perfectly suited to your own style!

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

May–January • activity

Leave your everyday routine and lose yourself in a sea full of exotic underwater beauty

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

December–mid-June • activity

The world's highest tea plantation offers panoramic views at 8,000 feet (2,438 m)

Coffee Harvest

Coffee Harvest

November-March • food

Catch full-bodied taste, unique flavour with fine aroma! Enter the world of remarkable Indian coffee

Motorcycle Trips

Motorcycle Trips

June–March • activity

Find a bike, hit the road, and let the mantra 'ready, set, go' be with you!

Surfing

Surfing

October–May (beginners & learners) | March-September (pro's) • activity

India is for surfers! Just find your own perfect spot and enjoy the waves

Munnar Road

Munnar Road

August–mid-June • activity

A spectacular winding road going through mountains and tea plantations

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

October–March • nature

The avian diversity of India is shocking. Wake up your inner birdwatcher, get armed with a good pair of binoculars, and go explore!

10 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

out of rangeSeptember 7, 2024 • event

May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! Immerse yourself into one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Snake Boat Races (Vallam Kali)

Snake Boat Races (Vallam Kali)

out of rangeJuly–September • event

Get into the spirit of the largest team sport in the world!

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri

out of rangeMarch 8, 2024 • event

Immerse yourself in Maha Shivaratri—discover overall definition of the Hindu galaxy and honor Lord Shiva with the believers

Onam Festival

Onam Festival

out of rangeAugust 29, 2023 • event

Get involved and catch your own blessing of happiness and prosperity

Bull Surfing

Bull Surfing

out of rangemid-August • event

Looking for an exotic water sport? Go watch Maramadi bull surfing

Bamboo Rafting

Bamboo Rafting

out of rangeFebruary–March • activity

Have a fantastic time exploring Periyar tiger reserve in an unusual way

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain)

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain)

out of rangeOctober 12, 2024 • event

Don't miss a chance to get a closer look at the religious traditions of India

Litchi (Lychee)

Litchi (Lychee)

out of rangeMay–June • food

Discover the unique taste of the juicy Asian 'apple'

Tea Harvest

Tea Harvest

out of rangeMarch–November • food

Haven't tried Indian tea? Haven't tried life!

Modak

Modak

out of rangeSeptember 7, 2024 • event

Have a proper taste of Ganesha's favorite special treat

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