July 19, 2017 TnH Global 0

Smart Tips For Your Monsoon Travel Plans

Monsoon is one of the best seasons to travel in various parts of India. Typically, in India, monsoons last from June to September in most parts of the country. It is the time when landscapes are at their greenest and freshest beauty. The best thing about this season is that it is when weather is at its most pleasant temperature. Also, with the end of summer vacations, tourist attractions are less crowded and good bargains can be found when travelling. In short, travelling and vacationing during monsoons is a fun idea. But it can also be tiresome, due to inconvenience caused by constant breakdown in public transport and bad roads or many other issues. Keeping all in mind, TnH has listed some smart tips to make your monsoon travel plans more fruitful…

Clothes and other essentials

Pack all your clothes and other essentials in a light and water-proof bag. Wear light cotton clothes or comfortable partially synthetic clothes that can dry off quickly if you happen to get wet. Shorts or three-quarter pants are always better than full length clothes. A jacket is a must have item particularly if you plan to walk a lot outside or trek. A windcheater is useful to keep you warm during the rains. It is also a good idea to purchase a plastic case for your phone, wallet and other important documents. Also, don’t forget to pack dry towels and carry the umbrella or a raincoat. If you are planning to have picnics whilst on the road, it is useful to pack dry mats / plastic sheets to spread out on wet surfaces.

Keep first aid kit and repellents

Keeping first aid kit is very important because this season become breeding grounds for infections, mosquitoes and other insects. With insects and mosquitoes rampant, diseases are too widespread and travel through the air and water. So, it’s best to carry your own first aid kit, which must be stocked with basic medicines like cough syrup or tablets, paracetamol, tablets for indigestion, disinfectant scrubs, antiseptic cream, and bandages along with a bottle of Dettol. Also, carry repellents for mosquitoes so that you will be free from any worry of mosquitoes or any other insect bite.

Avoid outside food and water

As mentioned before, diseases and insects tend to be widespread during the monsoon season thus, it’s advised to avoid outside food and water. Just beware about the contaminated food and water. It could be a monsoon hazard. Water can be easily contaminated during this season, so always stick to the bottle of boiled or mineral water. The same criteria go with the food, eat properly cooked food and wash fruits carefully. Avoid street food during rainy season because it is often put out in the open and exposed to a lot of germs and diseases. Also, it’s better to stick to hot beverages such as tea and coffee which are rather safer than cold drinks and juices.

Footwear

After heavy rainfall, the roads tend to get slippery. So, make sure you wear weather suitable shoes. Closed waterproof shoes are essential to keep your feet clean. Floaters and sandals are the best options for footwear during monsoon season. Otherwise, proper rain-proof shoes like flip-flops and gumboots will be of great help in travelling.

Maximum value for money

Usually, monsoon is a lean season for hospitality industry. Therefore, you can get some excellent bargains and deals to make the maximum value for money benefits while planning your holiday during monsoon season. You can get good deals on air tickets as well as upgrades for hotel rooms. However, it all depends on your smartness and planning of the holiday well in advance.