The magnificent seven reasons to be in backwaters during monsoon

1. Boat race:

The monsoon season turns the backwaters into a sports arena for snake boat racing. The energy and enthusiasm of the people during the snake boat races make the monsoon is the best time to visit the Kerala backwaters.

2. Ayurvedic treatment:

The ayurvedic treatments are more potent during the rainy season. It is said that the weather plays an important role in your body as well as in any kind of healing procedure. The moist, cool and dust-free weather open up the pores of our skin, making the therapy more effective.

3. Onam:

The Onam festival is another big attraction for tourists during the season. The festival of flowers is highlighted with the Aranmula Boat race. Onam is celebrated mostly in August or September every year. This is a very good reason to explore the backwaters in the rain season.

4. Reverberating Beaches:

The beaches are all dotted with coconut trees in large numbers. Dense groves of coconut trees extend all over the state alongwith beautiful shurbs and flowers make the backwaters and the beaches come alive during the monsoon. The coastline is also a hub of fishing activity, so you could see fishers going about their business and using unique contraptions all along the beach. Enjoy, freshly cooked, spicy sea fish along the beach, courtesy of the fishermen who provide the fresh produce.

5. Great Discounts:

Since it is ‘off season’, the houseboats reduce their rates by almost half to lure tourists to come to the state during the monsoons. Not just that, you will also get to save on air tickets and transportation vehicles.

6. Fewer Tourists:

During the peak season, the backwaters, beaches and hill stations of Kerala are swarming with tourists. That’s why I recommend you admire the real beauty of the destination during off season when you can enjoy the pristine beauty minus the rush. Not just that, you can also opt for activities and things to do in Kerala at reduced rates.

7. Overflowing waterfalls:

Though the backwaters isn’t exactly a place to experience the exuberant waterfalls, but one can see a beautiful few in a day trip. What better season than the monsoons to see the waterfalls in their full glory. One can easily spend hours gazing at the beauty of the gorgeous waterfalls and soaking in the surrounding beauty.