The Monsoon in India

The monsoon in India runs from June to September every year. Monsoon in India plays a very important role in our economy as farmers cultivate their crops and eagerly wait for the rains, and the common man loves to drench himself, dance, and enjoy the beautiful environment.

Rains inject vigor, excitement, enthusiasm, romance in young old and children.

Rain is caused in India as the south west summer monsoon is attracted to India, by a low pressure area that is caused by the extreme hot and humid Thar Desert and the surrounding areas during summers. Moisture- laden winds from the Indian Ocean come to fill up the void as they cannot cross the mighty Himalaya and hence are force to gain altitude in the clouds and resulting in drop in temperature bringing rains to India.

When the south west monsoon reaches India it splits in two parts and one part moves towards the northward over Arabian Sea and the other part flows over the Bay of Bengal through Assam and hits eastern Himalayan range.

The monsoons are very unpredictable in India and every year though meteorological department prepares a forecast chart, they are never proven to be accurate.

The monsoons starts  from June 1st in Kerala, reaches Mumbai by 10th June, Delhi by June end and most of the country by mid July. After the initial down pour the rains become steady and peak up in July and again start receding by September.

Among the cities it rains most heavily in Mumbai, then Kolkata, followed by Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai. In cities the rains bring a pleasant climate for all, but with it comes host of problems like water logging, uncleaned sewerages spilling on the roads, transport comes to stand still due to water logging.

The eastern Himalayas, Darjeeling, Shillong receive the highest rain in India and in all over the world. It is not advisable to travel to these parts during monsoons.

In monsoons, India looks very vibrant, lush green and with pleasant climate visitors, travelers love monsoons in India.
Monsoon is considered as off season for tourists and hence you get best of the offers and discounts for your travel in monsoon. The best of the hotels, resorts, airlines offer you great discounts to make your monsoon travel a memorable journey.

During monsoons you may visit Rajasthan, the Leh Ladkah, the Deccan plateau, and Goa, where you can enjoy a relaxed holiday on the beaches. You can also visit health resorts in south of India like in Kerala  to keep tour body and mind in best of shape and enjoy a relaxing green lush environment.

Travel tips- don’t forget to carry a strong umbrella, a long trench style rain coat, water proof back pack and for the ladies- water proof make -up.

During monsoon the beauty of India is indeed enhanced.