Travelling during monsoon in India might seem an implausible idea. With the torrential rain, high humidity and muddy roads, the thought of going outside during the season might seem bothersome. But trust us, if you look beyond the common perceptions, you can find a plethora of benefits of travelling during the monsoon. Since monsoon is the off-season for tourists, you’ll find great budget deals and fewer crowds. However, travelling in monsoon requires appropriate precautions. You need appropriate rain gear including shoes and clothes to brave the shower and enjoy the most of the season. So, what essentials should you be carrying in your travel kit?
In this article, we share what some of the famous Indian influencers carry in their backpacks while travelling during monsoon. You can take inspiration from them and embark on a thrilling and pleasant journey of your own!
Ishita, an adrenaline junkie and the co-founder of a travel company says that her one monsoon travel essential is a good waterproof and windproof jacket. With these right gears, she can explore and shoot her favourite shots, no matter what challenges the weather throws at her.
Isa is a travel photographer and an economics teacher. However, his passions aren’t limited there; he is also a good actor! Monsoon is his favourite season to go for a trek. The vibrancy in nature during this season makes a trekking experience even more memorable. He advises always to carry a raincoat during the rainy season as the weather remains highly unpredictable. A good waterproof raincoat is Isa’s travel essential.
Sannya and Abhi are a couple who love to travel and are drawn to sunshine and dogs. They consider these five must-haves essentials for travelling during the rainy season: a good foldable windcheater or a waterproof upper-they occupy less space and are quite handy; a waterproof cover for the phone- you don’t want to lose connectivity and spoil the phone’s camera; bathroom slipper- easy-to-wear, occupies less space and can be paired with any outfit; a powerful mosquito repellent; and a waterproof bag to store all the items.
Shraddha is a fashion blogger, who is always up for a road trip. Her monsoon travel must-haves include a waterproof see-through pouch which is spacious enough to carry all her essentials, the fact that it is waterproof makes it easy to take out or put things in. The bag comes mostly handy during a heavy downpour when you have to get out your rain essentials to stay protected.
Vaibhav is a lifestyle blogger who packs style wherever he travels. His favourite monsoon must-have is a combination of necessity and style. It’s a waterproof bag, preferably a high-quality PU, which looks like leather and is very chic. A waterproof bag helps to carry all the travel essentials. A PU-like bag adds a tint of style and glamour to your ensemble.
Mukul is an author, a TEDx speaker, a photojournalist and a nomad at heart. Without any doubt, monsoon is an utterly beautiful season, but it can dampen your spirits especially when you are travelling outdoors for lone=ger voyages. Mukul always packs a hair dryer, plastic bags and synthetic clothes as his monsoon travel must-haves. Wearing synthetic clothing during the monsoon will turn out to be helpful as they dry quickly and don’t smell when wet. A hairdryer will not only dry your hair but also your socks, shoes and camera. To protect sensitive gadgets from the rain, like your camera, always consider carrying plastic bags while travelling.
We hope these tips proved to be pretty practical. Take inspiration from these influencers and embark on a journey of your own! Savour the most of the monsoon and have a memorable travel experience!
