10 Reasons Why You Should Visit South India during Monsoon season
Monsoon season accounts for 90% of the annual rainfall in the country, and 1600 KM wide mountains (Western Ghats) are responsible for the same. Monsoon, which is the lifeline of the agricultural industry in the country, at the same time, it’s deeply connected to the memories of every Indian. In this blog, we are exploring some of the less explored activities and places in South, which will Reconnect and Reboot with Mother Nature.
Quick questions:
1. Do you really like rain?
2. Have you ever been on a vacation to deep dense greenery during the monsoon season?
3. Have you ever had a refreshing bath in the natural springs during the rain?
4. How do you feel about the earthy smell after the first rain (petrichor)?
If these questions are tempting you to give an explanation with a positive note, then yes! You should explore the unexplored regions of the South during this monsoon.
Which brings us to the next set of questions:
1. What are the activities that can be done during the monsoon in South India?
2. Which places will give the 100% experience of a monsoon in South India?
1. Kerala
Kerala, being the top most tourism destination during monsoon, we recommend you to start with Kerala during Monsoon.
With the unique blend of Mountains, Lakes, Oceans, and of course perfect places to stay. Kerala provides a once in a lifetime monsoon experience to the travelers.
Kanyakumari (Kanniyakumari)
Being the southernmost part of India, Kanyakumari is well known for the Triveni Sangamam (meeting point of three seas)
and unique experience of sunrise and sunset in the ocean. If you have never experienced rain in the ocean, Kanyakumari is the perfect spot for you. Trust us, it will be worth it.
If you are looking for the nearby places to visit in Kanyakumari, you can check out this guide.
Activity Sheet 101
Having said that, now we are listing the activities you can do during your monsoon adventure.
1. Monsoon & Romance
Monsoon and romance are like a match made in heaven. From the natural landscape to the air that surrounds you, breathes out romance, and only romance.
This is why monsoon tourism in Kerala is considered to be of great significance as it attracts lots of travelers from all over the world.
2. Get Drenched Under The magical Waterfalls
Waterfalls seem to be in all their might during the monsoon in Kerala.
Let’s take the one from the movie Raavan, which is Athirapally waterfalls. It could serve as a perfect location for your vacation to be an epic one.
3. How about a Cup of Tea?
Chai time is the best time that makes enjoying the monsoon in Kerala even more.
For all tea-addicts out there, this experience is surely your cup of tea that surrounds you with the delights of plantations and drizzling rain.
4. The Mighty Beaches In South India
The moment you set your foot on the beaches of South India, is the moment that keeps you hooked to the beauty of it.
Beaches are in full bloom during the rainy season in South India, which elevate your senses and allow your mind, body, & soul to connect with nature.
5. How about going for a Hike!
Kerala has many amazing hiking spots around it & these places become more adventurous during the rainy season. The feeling of hiking through a forest while it is raining is great, and lets you become one with the natural surroundings.
To add to this, the forest gets a different shade of green thanks to the rain and makes the experience a wonderful one.
6. Go for a long drive
This is something that not many people would prefer to do during the monsoon. Taking your car out for a long drive with no destination in mind is a great experience.
Seeing the entire cityscape and the surrounding nature shrouded by monsoon clouds and water hitting your windshield with your favorite music in the background adds a great feeling to the drive.
7. Play Outdoor sports with friends in the rain
Invite your friends over to play an outdoor game in the rain to enjoy the rainy weather. Don't get competitive though, just play for pure joy.
8. How about reading a book you have long been meaning to read?
Grab an old book that you have been meaning to read for a very long time.
The feeling of calmness you will get with the charm of nature surrounding you and the drizzling rain will definitely make the day worth & remembering.
9. Stare out in the rain and enjoy a moment of doing nothing!
With the warm comfort and luxury of a cozy couch, Sit. Just relax. Take a breath and immerse yourself into nature.
Look out the window and enjoy some free time. Clean up your mind and do some self-introspection. (Pro tip: Checkout this page, which we think you might like.)
10. Time to Try your hand at photography
The rain makes everything look so much more beautiful and it’s the perfect time to try your hand at photography.
Just experiment with whatever gear you have and you don’t always have to be a pro photographer for capturing extraordinary images.
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