Monsoon in Kerala
Monsoon hits Kerala coast first before its sweeps its way up through the Indian subcontinent.
Coorg during monsoon season
Road to Bagamandala from Madikeri during a rainy afternoon
T
he first rain falls on the first day of June. That is the norm. The variation could be a day or two on either side. Right from the coast to the planes to the hilly western Ghats of Kerala get drenched in one grand stroke.This continues for a couple of months. Then comes Onam, the festival of Kerala. The rain has already washed the land squeaky clean; rivers and lakes are full to the brim; the freshly grown vegetation adds another layer of green to the already green landscape; the climate is pleasant and bright - in general post monsoon Kerala spots a festive mood.