Onam, the much-loved harvest festival of Kerala, is right around the corner, falling on 5th September 2025. Whether you’re heading home to celebrate with your family or planning to experience the rich culture and traditions of Kerala, here’s an important update for all train travellers: Train bookings for Onam 2025 are now open! 🚂
With thousands of people expected to travel during the festive week, train seats fill up months in advance, especially for routes to and from Kerala. If you’re planning a trip around this time, it’s best to book your tickets early to avoid ending up on a long waitlist.
Why Book Train Tickets Early for Onam? 👇
Onam is celebrated not just in Kerala but by Malayalis across India and the world. Many travel back home to join the grand feast (Onasadya), cultural performances, and traditional games. With this surge in demand:
- Trains to Kerala get fully booked quickly, especially from major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
- Waitlist numbers shoot up within weeks of ticket availability.
- Last-minute bookings often mean expensive alternatives like flights or buses, and even those get sold out fast.
So if you’re planning your Onam vacation or homecoming, it’s smart to secure your train seat now.
Tips to Get Confirmed Train Tickets During Onam Rush ✅
- Book as soon as possible — reservations open 60 days before the travel date, and Onam travel begins around the first week of September.
- Opt for premium trains like Rajdhani, Duronto, or special Onam trains (likely to be announced closer to the festival).
- Use ‘Tatkal’ bookings only as a backup plan since they open just 1 day before travel and get filled in minutes.
- Keep checking for cancellations — you may get lucky and get a confirmed ticket even if you’re waitlisted initially.
Celebrate Onam the Traditional Way—Stress-Free! 🎉
From the beautiful Pookalam (floral designs) to the grand Onam Sadya and the iconic Vallamkali (boat races), there’s so much to enjoy during this festive season. Don’t let ticket stress get in the way. 🚂
Secure your train tickets now and travel comfortably to Kerala for Onam 2025. Whether you’re heading home or exploring Kerala as a tourist, early booking ensures a smooth, worry-free journey.
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