Monsoon Magic: Holiday and experience a new side of a destination

The monsoon season is making its primary calls across the country — a welcome respite from the summer heat and grime. But why spend your days cooped up at home watching the rain when you could be out, dancing in it? The dampness and deluge don’t necessarily have to cloud your travel plans. Instead, make use of the cool weather — by either travelling domestically or abroad and explore a new side to a destination that the rains will reveal to you.

Most of South-East Asia will be enjoying some percentage of rain showers this June. The heavier downpour will not have set in yet, making travel an easy possibility. Thailand, for example, is less crowded with tourist traffic and booking flights, hotel rooms and tours will be all the more convenient.

Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Indonesia, all these locales present an opportunity to strike offseason deals. With fewer tourists thronging the uber exclusive resorts, it’s a good time to have fun there. Wherever you decide to go, make sure to first take your flu vaccines and (especially during the rain season) drink only distilled water.

Get wet, Go!

Compiled by Lara Rebello