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Kerala Tour Packing List

Beach heat, hill chill and temple dress codes — sometimes in the same week.

By Mahesh Kumar R., naturalist Updated 2 min read

At a glance

Coast
Light cottons
Hills
Warm layer
Temples
Modest / traditional dress
Backwaters
Mosquito repellent
Roads
Motion-sickness remedies
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Quick answer

For a Kerala tour pack light cotton clothes for the coast and backwaters, a warm layer for Munnar and Wayanad nights, a rain jacket or umbrella, modest clothes for temples (mundu/dhoti or saree where required), sandals plus walking shoes, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a reusable bottle, motion-sickness remedies for hill roads and ID for check-ins.

Checklist

  • Light cottons, hat, sunglasses
  • Fleece or jacket
  • Rain jacket / umbrella
  • Modest temple clothing
  • Sandals + walking shoes
  • Repellent, sunscreen
  • Reusable bottle
  • Basic medicines, ID copies

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Do I need warm clothes in Kerala?

Yes for Munnar, Wayanad and early mornings in the hills.

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