The monsoon (季雨) is a joyful and very important time for Indian agricultural workers. It has been less happy for the tourist trade, the number of visitors in this season tends (drop) by half. , there has been a movement to increase tourism during this(normal) slow time of the year.

According to a report issued by an Indian industry group, appropriate destinations for the monsoon season must remain(access) by road during the wettest months and have a countryside that looks its best during the rains.

For the last few years, tourist agencies in various states(respond) to the challenge. Goa, the former Portuguese colony near Mumbai, and Kerala in the extreme south have begun offering “monsoon packages”. They say there are many reasons in addition to the off-season prices to visit their states during this time of the year. One is to see the lush, green landscapes．attractions are the many colorful festivals. For example, Sri Jagannath Yatra, a festival (hold) around the country at the beginning of the monsoon, features a colorful procession. A third is simply the joy of the season. one Kerala promoter says, “You can feel the magic. The washed streets and fresh leaves seem to smile with you.”