Cochin Celebration and Carnival 2026

Where: Cochin (In Kerala), ,
When: Friday, December 25, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027
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Every year on the last week of December until the New Year day, Cochin (Kerala, India) celebrates the national carnival.

The carnival’s origin goes back to the Portuguese colonial days.

The colorful fiesta starts with painted and decorated elephants’ parade. It ends with traditional dancing and various competitions.

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Cochin and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
Accommodations around Cochin:
 

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Contact details:
Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, 
Transport Bhavan, 
Parliament Street, 
New Delhi 110 001, 
India 
Tel: +91 11 2371 5084 
Fax: +91 11 2371 0518
Contact Email:

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For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Cochin and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
Accommodations around Cochin:
 

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