5 Reasons to Visit Kerala During the Monsoon -

Monsoon is a magical time. The soothing rains comes to India between the months of July till September. Kerala is one of the first places in India to be blessed with monsoon. The pitter patter of rain, intoxicating smell of wet earth, the restful weather, makes it the favorite season. After the long summer months of the heat, the monsoon comes as a welcome change. Lush beauty is everywhere as far as you can see. The farmers rejoice as the season promises to bring them prosperity. Peacocks fan out its plumes and dance with joy. Every bird, beast and tree is seen celebrating. The rivers and lakes are in the mighty glory and the waterfalls majestically cascade down the huge heights.

Kerala experiences the magic of the monsoon season in all its splendor, and tourists from across the state and country travel to this part to get a taste of the season. Kerala is the only Indian state where monsoon hits twice. Two times the state is awarded with blissful rains. God’ own Country, the endearing name for Kerala has been given title of one among the ten ‘tourist paradises of the world’ and listed as one of the attractive places to visit in monsoons.

Previously, monsoon was not considered a good time to travel. People avoided making any trip to Kerala during monsoon season, the reason been bad weather, delayed flights, muddy roads, and collected waters everywhere. Now that some travelers have witnessed the charming weather and have spread the word, tourists are coming in huge numbers to be a part of the appealing weather in God’s Own Country. Monsoon tours come with unexpected advantages and benefits. Here are five reasons that shall help you make your mind for a visit:

Here are 5 awesome reasons to visit Kerala in Monsoons

1. Discounts

Kerala is one of India’s most visited destinations. The beautiful state is not easy on the pocket in peak season as the charming ambiance inspires travelers to enjoy a leisurely luxury vacation. Monsoon in the state is magical and is the best time to visit. It rains discounts in monsoon. Travelers can get flight bookings at almost 20 per cent discounts with almost every airline that services the state airports. The resort bookings are also offered at heavy discounts. Get upgrades, complimentary deals and a lot more surprise. An all-inclusive holiday package to Kerala is a good deal. The deals also extend to magical houseboat tours and pampering Ayurvedic massages. Not just flights and accommodations, the hospitable offers covers restaurants, shopping to any pleasure of the place, everything is available at discounts. Expect a minimum discount of 30 per cent on everything. It is not uncommon to find prices slashed to half.

2. Feel of the rain, when it comes

Pluviophile is an endearing term for a lover of rains. Kerala is the first love of anyone who is in love with the season. Anyone in love with rains will fall passionately in love after witnessing the monsoon season in Kerala. God’s Own country is as its romantic best. The melodious sound of rains will just spellbind you. The rains in Kerala take the form of several downpours of a couple of hours, rather than all-day rains, though these do occur from time to time. Lie in bed and hear the rain hit a straw roof. Relish the smell of the wet soil, the calming down sound is something which cannot be easily explained. It is a magical experience of witnessing rains in Kerala.

3. Onam, Kerala’s Celebration

Onam is Kerala’s biggest festival. The festival has roots in the harvest season as this was the time farmers used to rejoice after hard days of labor and witness the rains nourishing their crops. According to a popular legend, Onam is the celebrated to welcome King Mahabali who comes to earth from his heavenly abode to see this beloved country prospering. The great enthusiasm of the festival is witnessed in the Malayalam month of Chingam that falls between August and September. The ten day festival starts with Atham and Thiruvonam is the final day. People wear new clothes, decorate their houses and put flower patterns called ‘Pookalam’. Special pujas are offered in the temples. Blessings and gifts are exchanged in the family. The traditional rituals are performed followed by a lavish feast with twenty-one homemade curries and sweet payasam served on plantain leaf. Spectacular Carnivals of elephants, fireworks, boat races, music and the famous Kathakalli dance are traditionally associated with this festival. The most intriguing aspect of the festival is the famous Snake boat race. The backwaters and the numerous lakes turns host to this competitive event. The most famous of the lot is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race, generally held on the second Saturday of August every year.

4. Best time for Ayurveda to work its magic

Monsoon is considered the best time for Ayurveda. The holistic science has numerous health benefits and they act effectively in the season when atmosphere is moist. The humid qualities of monsoon help soften and ripen the tissues of the body. When the tissues are well prepared soft, moist and pliable the Ayurvedic techniques used for eliminating toxins and excess doshic energies from the body and mind are accomplished easily, effortlessly, and completely. Kerala’s ancient traditional medicinal knowledge should be tried out this season. Enjoy massages and relaxing oil-based treatments that de-stress you. There are treatments available that cure everything from arthritis to insomnia. Herbs and medicinal plants are particularly profuse during monsoon. When you are touring Kerala in the monsoon season get yourself Ayurvedic treatments refreshing your body, mind and soul.

[Also read: Top 5 Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala]

5. Lush, lush, lush

Kerala is named God’s Own Country and that is definitely without reason. It is blessed with different shades of green. In the monsoon its greenery is positively spectacular. The mountains are lush with their produce of tea, species and other crops. Waterfalls flow in full might. The backwater levels rise and houseboat tours are simply charming. The sea is mesmerizing swallowing the beaches. Everywhere you see the lush beauty of Kerala gives you reason to be here and keep coming back for more.

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5 Reasons to Visit Kerala During the Monsoon