While no vaccines are legally required for travel from France to India, French travellers are strongly advised to make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date (e.g., diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella). Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines are also often recommended for travellers to India — they’re not mandatory but can offer extra protection. Please consult your doctor or a travel health clinic for personalized advice before departure.

Regarding malaria: the risk in Kerala, and especially in the areas where the wedding will take place, is considered very low, so preventive treatment is generally not deemed necessary. Japanese encephalitis is also extremely rare in this region.

As for food and water, the main precaution is to always drink bottled water (never tap water) and to be cautious with raw foods. Otherwise, Kerala is known to be one of the safest states in India health-wise, with high standards of hygiene and excellent food.

And rest assured: should any health issue arise during your stay, we’ll be able to recommend trusted local doctors.

For more informations in France : https://www.pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/inde

Yes, the dress code is mentioned in the Schedule tab. There is no obligation to wear Indian attire, but for those who wish to, it will be appreciated !

From a shopping perspective, for guests arriving in India several days before the wedding, there are plenty of stores in Cochin. We recommend visiting the following well-known stores for traditional and contemporary outfits:

- Seematti

- Jawa Lakshmi

- Westside

- Fabindia

We are at your disposal for any information when in Cochin !

For those arriving later, we recommend ordering Indian attire ahead.

Shopping links:

For women:

○ House of Indya

○ The Loom

○ Ogaan

○ Mirraw

○ FabIndia

For men:

○ Manyavar

○ FabIndia

If you are unsure how to interpret the dress code, just let your wishes guide you 😊

Yes ! And you can add the music you like on it : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5tBBbWraGGK9B9BTJMyiix?si=cAw80w5kSvqx2FNQoZR9Iw&pi=2kaLmS5kSQW7N&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=63a1b119552a43bf

Uber works smoothly in Cochin, and it is what we mostly advise and use when we are there. The Uber app also works for arranging travel between Kochi and Kumarakom. We have already used it for long-distance travel and recommend it! If you need contacts for private drivers, please write to us, and we can share some as well

The Kochi Muziris Biennale, South Asia’s largest contemporary art festival, is an excellent event to explore. Dates: 12 December 2025 – 31 March 2026. More info: kochimuzirisbiennale.org

For other recommendations, guests can contact us directly for personal suggestions.

For any transportation needs, whether booking a driver or arranging a trip, and if you’d like to plan activities or visits during your stay, you’re very welcome to reach out to Kerala Voyages. Jeena will be happy to help you: jeena@keralavoyages.com