Packing Checklist
Kerala
Tropical backwaters, beaches, and rainforests. Hot and humid year-round with a monsoon season.
Total Items
22
Essentials
12
Climate
22–32°C, humid; heavy rain June–September
Best Season
October–February (best), March–May (hot)
👕Clothing9 items
Lightweight cotton clothes (6–7 tops)Essential
Comfortable pants / salwar / kurtaEssential
Modest clothes for temple visitsEssential
Swimwear (beaches + houseboat)Essential
Light rain jacket / poncho (monsoon)Essential
Sandals / flip flopsEssential
Walking shoes for hilly areas (Munnar)
Sunhat
Scarf (for temples and AC boats)
🧴Health5 items
Insect repellent (mosquitoes, especially in backwaters)Essential
Sunscreen SPF 50+Essential
Antidiarrhoeal tablets
Motion sickness pills (for boat rides)
Personal medications
📄Documents3 items
Government IDEssential
Houseboat / hotel confirmationEssential
Cash + cardsEssential
🎒Gear5 items
Small waterproof backpackEssential
Power bank
Waterproof phone bag
Camera for backwaters and wildlife
Reusable water bottle
Do NOT Bring
- ✕Heavy winter clothes — completely unnecessary
- ✕Too many shoes — 2 pairs (sandals + walking shoes)
Local Tips
- →Remove shoes before entering temples — carry a small bag for them
- →Alappuzha (Alleppey) houseboat cruise is best overnight — book in advance
- →Munnar tea estates are stunning in morning mist — stay overnight
- →Try a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic massage — authentically therapeutic
