India has several destinations that can sell as unique monsoon getaways. All that is needed is a strategy that can turn this lean season into a viable business opportunity
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, over the years, has developed into a popular ecotourism destination.Andaman & Nicobar Islands features humid weather.The monsoon lasts for around 180 days in a year.The South West monsoon touches the Indian soil first in the Andamans, then proceeding towards mainland India.These islands are blessed with the bounties of both South West, mid-May to September; and North East monsoons, November to January.
During monsoon season, tourists can have more options both indoors and outdoors.The lush green vegetation and scenic beauty of the islands are more predominant in monsoon.Various adventure activities can be enjoyed during this period. Monsoons accompany moderate to heavy rainfalls. Hoteliers in Andamans also offer discounts during monsoon seasons.
One of the major monsoon attraction at the islands is the Music Festival / Monsoon Festival.The Monsoon Festival is organised in the month of August-September in order to provide round-the-year tourism activities to tourists.The festival features music, food kiosks and many more attractions.The Music Festival, alongside the Monsoon festival, is very popular among visitors.
The island also organises Food Festival and World Tourism Day celebrations. Coinciding with World Tourism Day celebration on September 27, the tourism department organises a four-day food festival featuring ethnic food of the islands. Music performances and a variety of cultural programmes are also held during the festival.
How to reach: Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair is connected to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Bengaluru and Pune. Passenger ship service is also available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam.
This story is from the May, 2016 edition of Express Travelworld.
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