Monsoon in Kerala

The state of kerala has got two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon which arrives in the month of June is named in malayalam as Edavappathy. Why the name Edavapathy? It is because the monsoon rains starts on the half of malayalam calender Edavam.
During the second half of October one can witness the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon. North East Monsson reaches kerala during the Malayalam month of Thulam and it has got the name Thulavarsham. The swirling, jostling, billowing dark messenger of life sailing on the wings of northeast winds is a breathtaking sight to behold.

During the time of south west monsoon people in kerala undergo Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies. Monsoon time is considered as the best time for Ayurvedic treatment and this concept is widely accepted globally. Special herbal oils and medications are applied on the body of the person who is undergoing Ayurvedic treatment during the Monsoon time to rejuvenate and revitalize the body. During the Monsoon season, the atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy.

For the last several years kerala tourism and other travel operators are marketing monsoon tourism in kerala. As a result of this many people are visiting kerala to enjoy the special kerala monsoons. As a tour operator in from kerala who has been offering kerala tours, www.indiantourplanners.com has introduced kerala monsoon tours to cater to the specific needs of the travelers those who are interested to be in kerala during monsoon season.