Updated List of Kerala’s Top Places to Celebrate Onam 2025: Can You Guess the Best?

If you’ve already visited Kerala to celebrate Onam, you must know which is the best destination. Think you’ve got the answer? Scroll through the list of top places in Kerala to visit this Onam 2025, where simple petals turn into the beautiful Pookalam, boats signify the passion of winning and teamwork, and the spices spread their flavourful wings into 20+ dishes!

The Onam 2025 date is from 26th August to 5th September, so secure cheap flights to Kerala now and scroll to find your favourite face of the festival around Kerala!

Vibrant and Social Thrissur

The ever-bustling, social and cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur, is at the heart of every celebration. Boasting the most vibrant culture, art, and spirituality. It is Kerala’s Sone ki Chidiya, where the gold business thrives! Onam 2025 shines in its brightest golden hues in Thrissur, where you can experience:

• Pookkalam at every corner: Since Thrissur is known for its art, you’ll see a flowery rangoli blooming at every corner.
• Pulikali Events (Tiger Dance): One of the best entertainments during Onam in Kerala 2025 is the Pulikali dance. Locals paint themselves as tigers and perform dances on the street.
• Athachayaman Procession: A grand parade, with floats, elephants in their best glam outfits, entertainers, and more. You can also see a similar parade at Ernakulam.

Top attractions in Thrissur: Athirapalli Waterfalls, Mangalam Dam, Rajah Beach, and a Jungle trekking experience at Vazhachaal.

Row Your Festive Boat to Alappuzha

If you’re a fan of the best boat races in Kerala, Alappuzha opens the doors to its magnificent backwaters for you! Secure all-inclusive Kerala tour packages to get lost in India’s Venice, which will undoubtedly be one of the most thrilling and crowded places to visit during Onam 2025 for:

• Kerala Snake Boat Races: The Vallamkali boat races add all the magic to Onam in Kerala. It’s a community sport that brings locals and tourists together. All photographers must run to Alappuzha during the Onam festivities to capture the most aesthetic shot.
• Backwater Exploration: A serene vacation is on the house(boat) at Alappuzha. Enjoy gentle waters, awe-inspiring views, and Onam on the backwaters. Don’t miss the Vallamkali boat races in Kerala!

Top attractions in Alappuzha: Krishnapuram Palace, Allepey’s backwaters, Alappuzha lighthouse, and Sri Krishna Temple.

Discover: Onam Boat Races in Kerala That Will Hook You: A Game of Snakes & Backwaters.

Kochi is Brimming with the New & Old

The Queen of the Arabian Sea, having a beautiful natural harbour, Kochi is about to rule over your Onam celebrations Kerala 2025 with its perfect blend of the old and new! If you’re the kind of person who shops till they drop and loves food, you should visit Kochi.

• Extravagant shopping markets: Find the best spices, handwoven textiles, mainly Kasavu sarees, and some of the most popular branded products at Kochi.
• The most delicious Onam Sadhya options: Since it’s a modern, bustling city space, you have plenty of top-notch restaurants to choose from for your Onam 2025 Sadya meal.
• Cultural performances: While the celebrations here are modern, there’s also a hint of tradition with cultural performances and music.

Top attractions in Kochi: The Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Kerala Folklore Museum.

AT Tip: Brindhavan Palarivattom and Saravana Bhavan are the best places to grab a delicious veg Sadya meal.

Explore: Think You Know Everything About the Sadhya? This Will Prove You Wrong.

An Onam Steeped in Traditions in Palakkad

The moment you step into the rice fields of Palakkad, you’ll finally unveil the true meaning of Onam 2025. The most traditional celebrations happen in Palakkad, as the farmers rejoice at the sight of their lush rice fields. Leave behind the city for agricultural Onam celebrations in Kerala, to enjoy:

• Onathallu: Enjoy the unique blend of dance and martial arts performances in Palakkad.
• Agrarian Fairs: Purchase the most freshly grown produce and other handmade articles while at the Palakkad agrarian fairs.

Top attractions in Palakkad: Palakkad Fort, Silent Valley National Park, and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.

AT Tip: If you can’t visit for Onam, ensure you arrive in time for the Kalpathy Ratholsavam festival, filled with exciting chariot races and much more.

Onam’s Favourite Spot is Trivandrum

Home to the biggest Onam celebrations, organized by the state Government, Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is one of the best places to enjoy Onam in Kerala! Put on your best Kasavu sarees or Mundus to enjoy:

• Onam week events: Grand parades, walking tours for tourists, fun performances at every corner of the street, and everything you can imagine your Onam 2025 would be.
• Elaborate processions: Dance to your heart’s content with street performers, admire the elephant parades, and much more.

Top attractions in Trivandrum: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kannakakunnu Palace, and Sri Chitra Art Gallery.

AT Tip: Find the best Onam Sadhya at Mother’s Veg Plaza. Reserve the best hotels in Trivandrum and a table in advance.

The Historical One: Kollam

One of the most historical and spiritual places to visit for Onam 2025 in Kerala is the city of Kollam. You can enjoy some of the best boat races, namely Kallad and the President’s Trophy, here. Kollam also organizes:

• Temple Festivals: Get into the spiritual mode in Kollam, a destination where most temples organize many rituals and prayer ceremonies during the festival.

Kollam is also well-known for its cashews, so remember to try some when on a visit.

Top attractions in Kollam: Munroe Island, Ashtamudi Lake, Jetayu Earth Centre, and Kollam Beach.

Kannur: The Land of Moves and Music

If you’re the life of the party, Kannur is the go-to Onam 2025 spot for you! Reserve the best hotels in Kerala to visit the city known for its thriving handloom industry. During Onam, the destination comes alive with:

• Theyyam performances: This is a popular form of worship in Kannur, and locals pray through dance moves.
• Thiruvathira Kali: An elegant dance of circular motions, rhythmic clapping actions, and singing religious songs performed by women is the Thiruvathira Kali. It is a famous dance form performed during Onam celebrations.

Top attractions in Kannur: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, St. Angelo’s Fort, and Muzhappilangad drive-in beach.

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Summing Up:

Visiting Kerala for Onam in 2025? Since you have ten days to stay, you can enjoy diverse experiences all over the state.

• Thrissur: For Pookallam art.
• Alappuzha: For the thrilling boat races.
• Kochi: A combination of modern and traditional. Perfect for foodies & shopaholics.
• Palakkad: An Agrarian Onam.
• Trivandrum: Elaborate parades and entertainment.
• Kollam: Temple events.
• Kannur: For its Theyyam and Thirvathira Kali performances.

FAQs: Onam 2025 Celebrations in Kerala

Where is the best place to celebrate Onam in Kerala?
Kannur, Kochi, and Alappuzha are the best places to celebrate Onam in Kerala.

What is the most attractive event of Onam?
The thrilling snake boat races, also called Vallamkali, are the most attractive event of Onam. Locals compete with each other in boats going up to 120 feet long. Each boat has 110 rowers, paddling to the rhythm of boat songs.

Which is the main day of Onam in 2025?
Thiruvonam is the main day of Onam in 2025, falling on 5th September 2025.

What is the meaning of Onam?
Onam is a harvest festival celebrated widely in Kerala. It’s a 10-day festival packed with dancing, boat races, and vibrant flower-petal rangoli designs at every corner.

Also Read:

• The Kerala Onam Sadya: All You Need to Know
• Onam Festival: Celebrating 10 Days of the Harvest Festival
• Top 10 Things to Know Before Visiting Kochi: Travel Tips & Offbeat Ideas.

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