Comments on: When to Travel to India: Everything You Need to Know

By: Erez Tsur

Erez Tsur — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:22:42 +0000

End of september- restaurants, clubs, trance parties, flea market, Saturday night market… all closed??

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:34:38 +0000

Great info! I was planning on going to India for a month in March but not sure if that’s a good idea as it’s off season. Any advice appreciated?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:49:08 +0000

In reply to Nikki. So glad you found the blog!! Monsoon is great and you can still travel the same, just in touristy areas some places will be closed, espcially those run by expats. Goa is quite different in monsoon: read more here

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:58:52 +0000

Dear Rachel,

I just discovered your blog whilst searching for travel tips! My sister and I are planning around two weeks in August the 12th to 26th and I have no idea where to begin! It all looks so amazing. However we are worried about the monsoon season, can you give us tips, where to go, where not to go and what would you suggest to do in the short time that we have. Hope to hear from you soon. Nikki

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 03 May 2017 06:29:12 +0000

In reply to Anthony Stephens. Hey! You might have good luck going more inland in Karnataka. I love that state and spent a month traveling there in August. If you search Karnataka on my homepage you'll see loads of articles on it.

By: Anthony Stephens

Anthony Stephens — Tue, 02 May 2017 19:18:56 +0000

Hi Rachel – loving the blog! We’re going to be visiting India in July (7th onwards) and were planning on heading South to Kerala. Given that it is the monsoon season (and we can’t be flexible on dates) any tips for where we might still be able to see the best of the South. We won’t be on a strict budget so cost is not too much of a consideration. Would love to hear what you think. Thanks, Anthony.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:21:00 +0000

In reply to Jamie. You'll want to go to Himachal Pradesh at that time. Maybe Manali for adventure and hiking.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:12:47 +0000

Hi Rachel, love your blog! I’m thinking of spending 2 weeks in India in June, where would you recommend I go? I of course want to see the Taj Majal and some other temples but would also like to do some adventurous things like hiking or take a yoga/reiki class. Is June a bad time to go? I don’t have another time really and I’m dying to get to India! So appreciate your response! Thanks!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:18:38 +0000

In reply to Sammi J. Hi Sammi, the north will be great at that time in the mountains, and a little too hot in Delhi but manageable. As for the south in August, it depends. Monsoon is something you either love or hate! here's a blog post to help you decide.

By: Sammi J

Sammi J — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:00:39 +0000

Hi, I am hoping to go to India next year for just over 2 months starting in the north at the end of June and moving down to the south (ad coming back at the end of August). This is the only time I have available to go. Do you think I am making a mistake by going at this time of year? I really did have my heart set on India (it sounds AMAZING!) but would you recommend I find another country to explore? Thanks

By: wisata bromo

wisata bromo — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:34:21 +0000

We will be in India end of September/early October. Being that North Goa will be just in the end of monsoon season what sort of state will we find the beaches in?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 09:46:22 +0000

In reply to Neha. Yes the monsoon in the south can be so beautiful! I stay in Goa through the monsoons (except this year leaving two months) and it's so nice, empty and peaceful

By: Neha

Neha — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:37:04 +0000

It is a very informative post Rachel. I agree that off-season has its downside. But it also depends on each traveller’s personality. I love rain and monsoon. We loved it when we visited Ooty in monsoon. If you love lush green and fresh flora, clouds and don’t mind a little rain, some places in India you would love the best in monsoon. Try the hills of south India, Bangalore, Mysore (it mostly rains in the evening and rest of the day is mostly partially cloudy which gives a respite from clouds). Kerala is also beautiful during the monsoons for the same reasons.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 20 May 2016 06:31:44 +0000

In reply to Stefan. This will be my fourth year living in Goa in the monsoon.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:31:16 +0000

Did you actually go to Goa during monsoon, or is this written from word of mouth?

By: aneka

aneka — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:17:28 +0000

I hope my trip to India will be memorable! Looking forward for the tasty food in India!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:54:46 +0000

In reply to Jay.

Gotta say it’s the hottest months of the year in Goa and Kerala… May is pretty torturous all over India though – last year something like 2000 people died from heat/dehydration .. rains will hit in June

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:15:05 +0000

Booked to go to goa beginning of April followed by kerala then up to deli over 2 months. Is this a disaster with the weather?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:51:55 +0000

In reply to Diana. Well, it's normal for him to worry :) but I travel alone all the time and have no problems... but my boyfriend does worry too!

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:27:50 +0000

Thank you for all your information, I am planning a trip to go to India next year. I’ will be traveling solo. Did you travel solo? My husband is a little worried about me going by myself, but it something I feel I need to do. Any advice