The diversity of the geographical features of the state has resulted in a corresponding diversity in climate. The High Ranges have a cool and bracing climate throughout the year, while the plains are hot and humid.
The average level of annual rainfall is quite high when compared to other Indian states, almost three times higher than in Karnataka while twice than in Tamilnadu. The state basically enjoys 4 types of climate such as Winter ,Summer ,South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon .

Winter
The winter season sets in during the month of December and continues till end of February. During this season comparatively there is less rainfall especially in the northern parts of the state.

Summer
Winter is followed by the summer season. Its tarts in February and continues till May. Temperature is very high during this period. Occasional showers with Lightning is a characteristic of this season. Kottayam receives the highest rainfall during this season.

South West Monsoon
The South West Monsoon begins either in the end of May or in the beginning of June and fades out by September. Moving towards north, this seems to gain intensity. During this period Peerumedu in Idukki and Vaithiri-Kuttiyadi range in Malabar receive the highest rainfall. The rainfall is comparatively low in the Lakshadweep islands. In the southern areas the monsoon is around 40-50% and in the northern areas it is around 80%.

North East Monsoon
The NorthEast Monsoon commences in October, dry weather setting in by the end of December. The Kanjirappalli-Peerumedu range and Kuttiyadi area experience the abundance of NorthEast Monsoon. The northern parts of the state account for a mere 10% of the annual rainfall.

Temperature
The annual range of temperature is comparatively low in Kerala. The coastal areas record a maximum temperature of 320c and a minimum of 220c.The interiors record a maximum of 370c during summer. In the coastal area it is hot and humid during April-May while cool during December-January.

Monsoon Tourism Tour

Monsoon the word itself makes one happy. The intoxicating smell of the dry Earth getting drenched, the splashing waters and the tiny paper boats sailing on the clogged water make monsoons the favourite season in India. After the long summer months when the heat and the dust ruled the roost, the monsoons are a welcome change. The farmers rejoice in the showers that promise to bring them prosperity. The monsoon season make the peacock dance with joy and the mango flowers bloom. Feel the magic of monsoon work on you too…

Monsoons the season of rainbows and raindrops is certainly not to be wasted indoors. The very special season of the year, Monsoon brings everything to you fresh. The washed streets and the fresh leaves seem to smile with you. Monsoons is certainly not getting all packed in rain coats, Monsoons are fun time. Getting wet, splashing and swimming or wading through knee deep waters, sailing paper boats are some little deeds you may indulge in. You may try out an Ayurveda vacation in the monsoons too. The best way to rejuvenate your soul and replenish your body, Ayurvedic is a great option for monsoons.

The incomparable land of India becomes even more intoxicating during the monsoons. India that has the great desert of the Thar and the place receiving world's highest rainfall is dotted with excellent monsoon holiday destinations.

The Royal state of Rajasthan celebrates the end of the dry spell and welcomes the monsoons with a series of fairs and festivals. The kaleidoscopic state of Kerala beckons the tourists in monsoons for a marvelous holiday. The backwaters of Kerala are full and flowing in the monsoons. A ferry trip takes you to the tropical paradise with the monsoon washed gorgeous greens steal your heart. The North Eastern states of India are the tourists may be the nature, which is at its best in the monsoons. The colourful environments add spring to the feet of the tourists. Nature trails are the best bet for nature lovers and general tourists alike. Up in the Indian hills the mist and the clouds seem to take the limelight in the monsoons. The captivating cloudbursts and the flashes like fireworks are an unparallel experience. The beaches of India too offer great escapes in the monsoons. Fresh sumptuous seafood and beautiful breezes make the beaches more romantic than ever.

There are several special monsoon tours that the tourists avail to relish the rains in India. You may take your pick from the specially designed, attractively priced Monsoon Holiday tours.

So get ready for some Monsoon Masti in India. During the monsoons the holiday packages are available at an all time low. After the summer heat the tourists desert the hill resorts and the beaches. Monsoon sees empty accommodations. Without reservations too you may plan and enjoy a holiday in monsoons. All overall expenditure goes low in the monsoons and attracts the budget tourists out of the house. Monsoon tourism in India has seen a big boom in the recent past owing to the price lashes in the holidays. With no teeming tourists around Monsoons allow you to enjoy your holiday to its fullest. So this monsoon, pack your bags and get going to the destination of your choice and hear the raindrops make music in your heart.

Monsoon tourism in Kerala

Monsoon the word itself makes one happy. The intoxicating smell of the dry Earth getting drenched, the splashing waters and the tiny paper boats sailing on the clogged water make monsoons the favourite season in India. After the long summer months when the heat and the dust ruled the roost, the monsoons are a welcome change. The farmers rejoice in the showers that promise to bring them prosperity. Feel the magic of monsoon...

Monsoons the season of rainbows and raindrops is certainly not to be wasted indoors. The very special season of the year, Monsoon brings everything to you fresh. The washed streets and the fresh leaves seem to smile with you. Monsoons is certainly not getting all packed in rain coats, Monsoons are fun time. Getting wet, splashing and swimming or wading through knee deep waters, sailing paper boats are some little deeds you may indulge in. You may try out an Ayurveda vacation in the monsoons too. The best way to rejuvenate your soul and replenish your body, Ayurvedic is a great option for monsoons. Monsoon is a season for rejuvenation, when the people take special diet and ayurvedic therapies for rejuvenation and longevity. According to Ayurveda, monsoon is an ideal season to take treatments for various diseases.

In all over we can see the joy of monsoon on everyone faces. Kids dancing on streets, elders enjoying rain from the sit-out of their house and women preparing hot vadas and coffee for everyone in the family are symbol of first monsoon rain. And what else the people sharing a common umbrella on the public place.

Traditionally, the advent of the monsoon has meant a sharp fall in the number of tourists visiting Kerala. However, Kerala Tourism is now working on a new 'monsoon campaign' to attract visitors to the State during the rainy season. Over the past two-three years, Kerala Tourism has quietly worked to attract tourists to the State during the 'off season', especially the monsoon. Monsoons in Kerala are the most enchanting in India. With green pastures at its best, it is the most sought after destination during rainy season. The state is promoting itself extensively in the field of health tourism especially Ayurveda. The equable climate during Monsoon and natural abundance of herbs and medicinal plants in its flora, Kerala is fast capturing the attention of International tourists as a prime destination to visit during the Monsoon Season. With its abundant water reservoir of waterfalls and natural lakes, Northeastern region is also fast emerging as a hot monsoon destination among local as well as International tourists.

Kerala Tourism is also working out a schedule of events to be conducted across the State during the monsoon months. A 'monsoon food festival', a music festival and a theatre festival are some of the events being planned. Kerala Tourism is also looking at organising a folklore festival, as many of Kerala folk traditions and arts are strongly associated with the monsoon.

The romance of the monsoon, with its abundant rains and lush green landscape that has been rhapsodized down the ages in verse and song, can be promoted as a "unique" tourist attraction. Monsoon in India are exquisite and to fillip the tourist activities during monsoon season, the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) has mooted the idea of providing tourists “a unique experience” in the form of “Special Tourism Packages”. A CII study paper has recommended states like Kerela, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttranchal, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh to promote themselves as Monsoon tourism destinations by introducing special schemes to attract tourists within the country and all over the world. These schemes will generate new employment avenues and also help government earn precious foreign exchange that International tourists will spend during their stay in Kerala.

Waterfalls(Monsoon) - Kerala

Nowhere else will you find water so playful, so pure and so pacifying. Crystal clear waters cascade down the mountains of Kerala, gurgling and cleaning everything in their way. Watch them wake serene rivers with a magnificent splash.

Power House waterfalls

This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western mountain ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady.

Palaruvi waterfalls

Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. The palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. Palaruvi waterfalls is 75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai road near Aryankavu. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Aryankavu.

Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls

Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls is 18 km from Kottayam town, 2 km down a mud lane from Kumarakom is this beautiful picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the landscape and waters roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft.

Athirapally waterfalls

Athirapally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. 47Kms from Thrissur, this waterfall is in the forest area. This forest road leads to Valparai a hill station with excellent tea estates. At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot high waterfall is a popular picnic spot. There are buses from Chalakudy to Athirapally.

Vazhachal waterfalls

Just a short drive from Athirapally, this picturesque waterfall is close to dense green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy River. Athirapally and Vazachal are the most famous waterfalls of Kerala which attract tourists in plenty. This waterfalls is also in the forest area. This falls is 90 km from Kochi.

Perumthenaruvi waterfalls

Perumthenaruvi is one of the famous waterfalls in Kerala. This falls is 36 km from Pathanamthitta via Vachoochira and is on the banks of the Pamba River. This is a favourite picnic spots for both domestic and foreign tourists. Here, the water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine, sixty to one hundred and fifteen feet deep.

Monsoon Tourism

Monsoon the word itself makes one happy. The intoxicating smell of the dry Earth getting drenched, the splashing waters and the tiny paper boats sailing on the clogged water make monsoons the favourite season in India. After the long summer months when the heat and the dust ruled the roost, the monsoons are a welcome change. The farmers rejoice in the showers that promise to bring them prosperity. The monsoon season make the peacock dance with joy and the mango flowers bloom. Feel the magic of monsoon work on you too…
Monsoons the season of rainbows and raindrops is certainly not to be wasted indoors. The very special season of the year, Monsoon brings everything to you fresh. The washed streets and the fresh leaves seem to smile with you. Monsoons is certainly not getting all packed in rain coats, Monsoons are fun time. Getting wet, splashing and swimming or wading through knee deep waters, sailing paper boats are some little deeds you may indulge in. You may try out an Ayurveda vacation in the monsoons too. The best way to rejuvenate your soul and replenish your body, Ayurvedic is a great option for monsoons.

Kerala Monsoon Tours
Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. Spending days in Kerala is rejuvenating to say the least, and during monsoon, you can experience unforgettable Monsoon Tours in Kerala .

Introduction
Kerala monsoon season spans from June and August. Get wet, splash and swim or wade through knee deep waters, sail paper boats, or try out an Ayurveda vacation during monsoon. During your tour to Kerala in the monsoon season, the places that you can cover are Alappuzha, Kochi, Kumarkom, Thekkady, Munnar, Guruvayoor and Vythiri.

At Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Alappuzha is blessed with palm-fringed canals, bustling shores, picturesque lagoons and lakesides, numerous pilgrimage centers, and a long sandy beach. A backwater cruise on the Punnamada Kayal takes you along canals covered with mauve hyacinths past scenic islands offering sublime views of coconut and paddy fields, Chinese fishing nets and toddy tappers at work.

At Kochi (Cochin)

The vibrant city Kochi, known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, offers charming visuals in abundance manifested in the ancient Chinese fishing nets, monuments, synagogue, etc. A conducted cruise on the local ferries through the winding waterways to several quaint spots is the main tourist attraction of Kochi.

At Kumarakom

Watch the swaying paddy fields or the lofty coconut palms, or go on a bird watching trip to Kumarakom Bird sanctuary at the scenic Kumarakom. The enchanting boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are some of the main attractions of Kumarakom.

At Thekkady

Thekkady or Periyar is the location of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , where you are offered programs like Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. Early in the morning you can go for a boat ride in the Periyar Lake .

At Munnar

Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of South India, is a peaceful hill station with dense forests, wildlife sanctuaries and major cash crop plantations like tea, coffee and cardamom. You can go on a sightseeing trip to places like Rajamalai, Mattupetty, Kundala Dam, etc in Munnar.

At Guruvayoor

Located 29 km north-west of Thrissur, Guruvayur is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of South India. You can visit the famous Guruvayoor Temple , where only Hindus are allowed inside. Later visit the Elephant Camp to watch elephants.

At Vythiri

The scenic Vythiri is located 2600 ft. above sea level in Wayanad District. Vythiri, a retreat for English planters during colonial times, has the Edakkal Caves and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary as its prime attractions.