Chase the Rains: Kerala's Monsoon Collection
The monsoon transforms Kerala into an entirely different world.
Waterfalls swell beyond their summer boundaries. Tea plantations disappear beneath drifting clouds. Forests awaken under constant rain, and mountain roads reveal landscapes that exist for only a few months each year.
The Chasing the Rains collection has been designed for travellers who want to experience Kerala during its most dramatic season. Rather than avoiding the rain, these journeys embrace it, showcasing the waterfalls, forests, tea estates, wildlife habitats, and mist-covered hill stations that define Kerala’s monsoon months.
Vagamon Loop
Thekkady Loop
For travellers who love:
- Mist
- Meadows
- Pine forests
- Mountain landscapes
- Photography
Packages:
- Eco Rain
- Mist Comfort
- Pluviophile Luxury
For travellers who love:
- Rainforests
- Wildlife
- Spice plantations
- Forest drives
- Nature experiences
Packages:
- Wild Wet
- Mist Comfort
- Pluviophile Luxury
| Feature | Vagamon Loop | Thekkady Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Misty Meadows | ||
| Pine Forests | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Spice Plantations | ||
| Photography | ||
| Monsoon Waterfalls |
What is Chasing the Rains?
Chasing the Rains is Spice County Holidays’ signature monsoon travel collection, designed around Kerala’s Southwest Monsoon season. Rather than avoiding the rain, these journeys embrace it, showcasing rain-fed waterfalls, mist-covered tea plantations, mountain roads, forests, wildlife habitats, and heritage towns at their most dramatic. Each itinerary has been carefully crafted to reveal a different side of Kerala during the monsoon months.
When is the best time to travel?
The Chasing the Rains collection is best experienced between June and September, when Kerala receives the Southwest Monsoon. During this period, waterfalls reach their peak flow, forests turn intensely green, cloud formations become more dramatic, and the hill stations of Kerala transform into mist-covered landscapes that cannot be experienced during the dry season.
Is Kerala safe during monsoon?
Yes. Kerala remains one of India’s most visited destinations during the monsoon season. All Chasing the Rains itineraries are designed with weather conditions in mind and are continuously monitored using official forecasts and local travel advisories. In the rare event that weather conditions affect accessibility, alternative arrangements may be made to ensure guest safety and comfort.
Which loop is better for photography?
Both routes offer exceptional photography opportunities, but they deliver different experiences.
The Vagamon Loop is ideal for landscape photographers seeking rolling meadows, pine forests, mist-covered valleys, cloud formations, and expansive mountain views.
The Thekkady Loop is better suited for travellers interested in rainforest scenery, wildlife habitats, spice plantations, forest trails, and dramatic monsoon vegetation.
Photographers who enjoy wide scenic compositions often prefer the Vagamon Loop, while those seeking nature and ecosystem diversity tend to favour the Thekkady Loop.
Which loop is better for wildlife?
The Thekkady Loop offers the stronger wildlife experience.
Centred around the Periyar region and Kerala’s spice-growing highlands, the route provides opportunities to explore rainforest ecosystems, birdlife, forest habitats, and one of South India’s most celebrated wildlife regions.
The Vagamon Loop focuses more on landscapes, mountain scenery, and high-altitude monsoon experiences.
What's the difference between Eco Rain, Mist Comfort and Pluviophile Luxury?
The three editions are designed for different travel styles while following the same core monsoon philosophy.
Eco Rain focuses on maximum scenic value and practical comfort, making it ideal for travellers seeking an immersive monsoon experience at an accessible budget.
Mist Comfort introduces upgraded accommodation standards, enhanced amenities, and additional comfort features for travellers who prefer a more relaxed experience without moving into the luxury segment.
Pluviophile Luxury represents the premium tier of the collection, combining Kerala’s most dramatic monsoon landscapes with carefully selected luxury stays, elevated service standards, and a more refined travel experience.
No matter which edition you choose, the essence remains the same: experiencing Kerala through its rain, mist, forests, waterfalls, and ever-changing monsoon landscapes.
Why travel during monsoon instead of winter?
Many travellers visit Kerala during the winter months, but the monsoon reveals a completely different side of the state. Waterfalls are fuller, forests are greener, tea plantations are wrapped in mist, and the landscapes feel more alive. For travellers who appreciate nature, photography, and slower journeys, monsoon is often Kerala’s most rewarding season.