Coorg in a rainy-day

Monsoon in Kerala

Monsoon hits Kerala coast first before its sweeps its way up through the Indian subcontinent.

The 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.