The rainy season in India starts early June and lasts through September. In a few states like Kerala, it may rain through the year, but much less after the rainy season. Monsoons are a great time to visit India.
All hotels, including luxury hotels and resorts, offer discounts of up to 30 % or more on their regular published rack rates. A lot of hotels also throw in some extras, like additional day free (mostly on room only basis), free sightseeing, free coach service for shopping trips, free use of otherwise paid facilities at the hotel, extended happy hours at the pub, free local brew, a free spa treatment etc.
Another obvious advantage is that hotels, during monsoons have a low occupancy rate, which means more privacy for you. If you don’t like your suite and need a room with a view, they’ll happily oblige. Lesser guests can also mean more attention.
Monsoons are the perfect time to visit India if you’re newly wed or just a couple. It could be the perfect honeymoon destination for you. If you’re planning ayurveda treatments in Kerala, monsoons are said to be the ideal time for it.
It rains a lot in the southern and north eastern parts of India. In fact Cherrapunji, located in the north eastern state of Meghalaya, is the wettest place on earth.
Floods every year in Mumbai and other cities is still a problem. There have been cases of people falling into open manholes on flooded streets and it is advised that you keep away from cities.
We recommend this season for couples and families wanting to spend a quiet holiday in Kerala or the hills of the north east or a wild life resort. It will cost a lot, lot less during the monsoons.
Do carry slippers or light rubber/ synthetic footwear. Cargo shorts and sweatshirts should work best for you. Also carry umbrellas, along with other basic monsoon gear like jackets and caps, and one sweater or pullover, especially if you have kids with you.
At some places in India, nights can get quite chilly during the monsoon months.
Traveling through India in the rains has a charm of its own.
Traveling through India in the rains has a charm of its own.
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