7 reasons Kerala belongs on your 2026 list
Backwaters, Ayurveda and hill-station tea trails — here's why God's Own Country still steals hearts, and how to see the best of it in a week.
India · Guide
Indian travel in the monsoon has a (somewhat deserved) reputation. But several destinations are spectacular precisely because of the rains.
Kerala goes to a different place. Backwaters, tea estates and Ayurveda all peak in atmosphere during monsoon. Hotel rates drop too.
Meghalaya is the wettest place on earth — and that's why you go. The waterfalls of Cherrapunji and the living root bridges shine in the rain.
Goa is a love-or-hate proposition. Beaches are rough; the inland greenery, waterfalls and quieter pace are the reward.
Coorg and Wayanad are at peak green. Coffee plantation stays come alive — mist, frogs, fresh ground coffee.
Avoid: Himalayan routes (landslides), Rajasthan (humid), the Andamans (rough seas).
Pack: light rain jacket (not umbrellas), quick-dry clothes, plastic bags for electronics, and a sense of humour about delays.
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