Diwali Dog Boarding in Trivandrum 2026: ₹888 a Day, Booking and Cracker Safety
November 2026 — Neolokam, Trivandrum
Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, and Neolokam's Diwali boarding rate is ₹888 per day + 18% GST for stays until 15 November. Dogs stay on a 1.5-acre cage-free farm at Kollodu, via Malayinkil, east of Trivandrum city towards Kattakada, with home-cooked meals, supervised groups and daily photo and video updates. Every new dog needs a trial visit first, so message the team now if you want a Diwali stay.
Current package
Diwali Special Boarding
₹888 per day + 18% GST. A supervised Diwali stay on a green property, for a limited number of dogs.
Diwali 2026 dates and the boarding offer
Most calendars put the five Diwali days from 6 to 10 November 2026, with the main day (Lakshmi Puja) on Sunday 8 November. Kerala marks Deepavali on 8 November too.
Neolokam's Diwali rate:
- •₹888 per day + 18% GST
- •For stays up to 15 November 2026
- •Limited places, booked in advance only
- •The team confirms your dog's rate on WhatsApp before you book
Longer stays move to the long-term rates (₹444, ₹555 or ₹666 per day + GST, depending on the care your dog needs). For a short holiday trip, the 3-Day Dog Village Vacation (₹5,555 + GST) includes meals, a groom, home pickup and drop-off and vacation videos.
What to arrange before a Diwali stay
Book the trial visit first: every new dog is assessed for temperament before a stay is confirmed, because the farm is a cage-free group setting.
- •Up-to-date rabies and core vaccinations, with the record
- •Current tick and parasite prevention, as advised by your vet
- •Your dog's food routine (the farm cooks fresh meals; you may leave your dog's own dry food)
- •Any medicines, labelled, with clear instructions
- •A collar and lead
- •Tell the team about any reactivity or noise fear; reactive dogs may not be accepted during busy periods
Home pickup and drop-off can be arranged by appointment from Kollodu, Edathara, Malayinkil, Kattakkada, Nemom, Karamana, Balaramapuram, Neyyattinkara, Kovalam, Pattom, Kowdiar, Vellayambalam, Sasthamangalam, Kazhakkoottam, Technopark and Sreekaryam. The team confirms the route, timing and any charge.
Crackers and a nervous dog
Fireworks are the hardest part of Diwali for many dogs. Signs of noise fear include trembling, panting, pacing, hiding, drooling and trying to escape. Dogs that bolt during bangs are often lost, so check that your dog's collar has a tag with your phone number.
If your dog stays home for Diwali:
- •Walk early in the evening, before the crackers start, on a lead
- •Close windows and curtains and keep a quiet room with a bed or crate to hide in
- •Put on familiar background sound
- •Stay calm and let your dog choose where to rest; comfort is fine
- •Never punish a frightened dog
- •Ask your vet well before the festival if your dog's fear is severe
If your dog boards, tell the team how your dog reacts to bangs so they can plan the evening. Our guide to dogs and fireworks covers a longer desensitisation plan for next year.
Diwali boarding checklist
- •Message Neolokam on WhatsApp (+91 77363 90719) with your dates, your dog's breed, age and size
- •Book and attend the trial visit
- •Confirm your rate (₹888/day + GST until 15 Nov) and the pickup plan
- •Pack food, medicines, collar, lead and the vaccination record
- •Note your dog's noise reactions and share them
- •Agree how you want photo and video updates
- •Save the farm's number and your own vet's number
Common questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, the night of Lakshmi Puja. Most calendars list the five festival days from 6 to 10 November. Kerala observes Deepavali on 8 November, so expect crackers on the evening of the 7th and 8th in Trivandrum.
How much is Diwali dog boarding at Neolokam?
The Diwali rate is ₹888 per day plus 18% GST for stays up to 15 November 2026, with limited places booked in advance. Longer stays move to the long-term rates of ₹444, ₹555 or ₹666 per day plus GST. The team confirms your dog's rate on WhatsApp before you book.
Can I book Diwali boarding at the last minute?
Places are limited and every new dog needs a trial visit and temperament assessment before a first stay, so last-minute bookings are hard for a new dog. Dogs that have stayed before are easier to fit in. Message the team on WhatsApp as early as you can with your dates.
Will my dog be scared of crackers at the farm?
Some dogs are frightened by crackers wherever they are. Tell the team how your dog reacts to loud noises so they can plan the evening, and pack anything that comforts your dog. If the fear is severe, talk to your vet well before the festival about how to help.
Do you pick up dogs for Diwali boarding?
Yes, by appointment, for confirmed bookings from 16 localities including Pattom, Kowdiar, Kazhakkoottam, Technopark, Nemom, Kovalam and Kattakkada. The team confirms the route, timing and any charge on WhatsApp.
Bottom Line
Diwali is on 8 November 2026, places are limited and every new dog needs a trial visit, so book early. Neolokam's Diwali boarding is ₹888 per day + GST until 15 November on a cage-free farm east of Trivandrum, with pickup by appointment. Message the team on WhatsApp to check dates.
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