Top tips for traveling during monsoon season
If you’re thinking about travelling in monsoon season you may be unsure of what to expect.
Traveling at this time of year can be an amazingly unique experience, especially if you know how to make the most of it. Here are some top tips for traveling during the monsoon season.
7 top tips to enjoy traveling during the magical monsoons
- Make the most of the quiet season
- Find a festival and have fun with the locals
- Try to take some time to relax
- Check out the nearby cities
- Look for cheaper flights and hotels
- Be careful
- Pack for all weather conditions
Monsoon is approaching but not sure where you should travel?
Wondering which places to visit to make the most of your money spent?
Don’t let the rainy season be your travel showstopper.
With a little luck, you’ll still get to enjoy plenty of dry days along with the added bonus of lower prices and uncrowded attractions.
To avoid settling for something less than what you pay for, I recommend you plan your itinerary well in advance.
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Make the most of the quiet season
Many people are put off by monsoon season, but this is great news for you. It’s always a good idea to take advantage of the fact that there will be fewer travelers and tourists in the area.
This means that attractions, monuments and other sites of interest will be easier to access than usual.
You and whoever you are traveling with may even be the only ones there. Queuing is fairly unlikely, so make the most of the things to see and do in the area.
Find a festival and have fun with the locals
The monsoon season can mean a celebration depending on where you’re visiting.
A number of communities celebrate when the rain arrives, this is due to the replenishment of fresh drinking water, among other factors.
Monsoon season in areas that are dry for most of the year means water for crops and the assurance of hydroelectricity sources being reliable for the coming months.
A quick online search should provide information regarding any festivals or events in the area that you are planning to travel to, so always make sure to check before you set off.
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Try to take some time to relax
If it’s raining for most of your trip, try not to spend the entire time outdoors. Going for a massage or sitting in a spa can be a lovely experience when the rain is falling outside.
It can be fairly tiring and taxing on the body in the monsoon season, so it’s always good to take some time to relax in between your adventures.
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Check out the nearby cities
Cities can be really exciting in the rain, but the biggest benefit is the number of indoor attractions.
Museums, restaurants, and shops can be perfect to shelter from the rain in.
The other thing about heading to the city is you’ll get to see the city in a different light; there’s something quite special about the architecture you can find in a city in the rain.
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Look for cheaper flights and hotels
Choosing to travel during the monsoon season can mean that you’re more likely to bag some cheap flights and hotels.
Often, out of season means hotels and flight providers slashing their prices in order to fill spaces.
Keeping an eye on prices does not have to be difficult, nearly 90% of people in India book their entire trip through their phones, so shopping around and comparing prices can be done from nearly anywhere.
Be careful
Although it is fairly safe traveling during the monsoon season, you do need to prepare for certain dangers.
Sometimes weather conditions can be so severe that they pose a danger to life, so checking the weather forecast regularly is essential. If the weather is too severe, you should try to stay away from coastal areas.
Furthermore, riding motorbikes or bicycles can be fairly dangerous.
Remember that you will be in an unfamiliar country, so you won’t be used to the roads – add severe weather to this and you could have a serious accident.
Therefore, it’s always best to stick to public transport.
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Pack for all weather conditions
Before you travel, check the weather forecast, but always be prepared for this to change.
Make sure you pack enough waterproof clothing, particularly if you want to do a lot of exploring.
Waterproof trousers and boots can be very useful if you are looking to spend a lot of your time outdoors. A good quality waterproof jacket or poncho is a must.
Many people forget to pack a waterproof rucksack or one with a waterproof cover. A bag that can handle the weather will keep all of your precious possessions dry when you’re out and about.
And don’t forget a first aid kit!
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It’s important to realize that even in monsoon season you will be hot, so it’s a good idea to pack shorts, t-shirts and other lighter clothing for times where the rain eases off.
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