India in August, can it be done

dhans · Mar 28th, 2008, 02:35

Dear IM-rs,

We are considering revisiting India. "What else?" may you regulars think, but we have some doubts. Because of the obligatory school holidays we are restricted to the period between July 26 and september 01, 2008. Yep Monsoon and yes, we know the average charts. Allthough we travelled during August in India (Hans, 1984 and 1990) and Thailand (Hans and Mirjam, 1996), we are not sure about how the monsoon will affect our children. Is the period less healthy for instance because of flooding? Are there parts of the country to be avoided during that period? Or are there states specifically advisable? Would Nepal be an alternative? Your input is appreciated,

Hans

Nick-H · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:35

You'd be fine here, and Kerala will be drying up --- but you probably want to move on from the South and see something new.

edwardseco · Mar 28th, 2008, 07:09

The monsoon is less healthy according to my sis in law. July might be worse though. We tend to go in August because of the holidays. One trip we were interrupted in travels by flooding along the rails in AP. Heat has usually been more of a problem that the rains in August. We have done Rajasthan then but I won't recommend that..

edwardseco · Mar 28th, 2008, 07:09

Nepal may be better from September..

Anne M · Mar 28th, 2008, 08:04

Hi there,

I did Rajasthan last August - it definitely was hot and humid, but I found that if I just took the time midday to take a rest or a brief nap, I was fine. I also visited Udaipur during that time, and found it to be a cool relief after Jaipur. Directly prior to my arrival there was a great deal of rain in the region, however my travel was unaffected by it.

Good luck!
Anne

capt_mahajan · Mar 28th, 2008, 08:20

So basically it is August.

I would say less rain in Rajasthan but don't bet on it these days, Kerala, Tamilnadu, South Central India and Orissa then. (not sure about Orissa)

Delhi will be humid.

And the monsoons are typically less healthy, specially with street food etc, but not tremendously so.

Nick-H · Mar 28th, 2008, 14:01

Quote:

And the monsoons are typically less healthy...

Especially for the people that die in them!

I wonder if that has ever included any tourists?

puchoo · Mar 28th, 2008, 14:13

it is less healthy overall... mosquitoes and pollution of the drinking water give rise to many infection and diseases during that time starting from malaria, jaundice, gastro intestinal infections like typhoid and cholera. Apart from these, viral infections like cold and cough also make their presence felt.

But that does not mean you will end up catching one of these if you come.

Naga · Apr 7th, 2008, 18:19

Lahaul and Spiti is a good choice if you enjoy mountains.
It will be comfortable in August. And dry--the heavy monsoon clouds don't make it over the Himalayan peaks.

dhans · Apr 7th, 2008, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naga

Lahaul and Spiti is a good choice if you enjoy mountains.
It will be comfortable in August. And dry--the heavy monsoon clouds don't make it over the Himalayan peaks.

WOuldn't this places be too high for the kids?

Hans

edwardseco · Apr 8th, 2008, 00:43

Quote:

Especially for the people that die in them!

I wonder if that has ever included any tourists?

Nobody cares about that! From the reports we get here its just tummy problems that are important to turistas. Of course, we get fewer postings from the dead ones for some reason

..

Nick-H · Apr 8th, 2008, 01:09

Ha! Yes!

... Curious, that!

AmericanChai · Apr 9th, 2008, 08:08

Both times I've been to India have actually been during the monsoon season. While there are definately days where the rain will flood the streets there are also days that are fine. For example this year there seemed to be a lot of rain at the beginning of the season and by August beginning of September there was less rain.

While I was in Mumbai there were also times where it would rain a little in the afternoon and then clear up fine for the rest of the day.

It is less healthy, like was said, due to flooding. However it did not cause any problems in our travel or stop us from doing anything.

Also if you are going in August the 24th is the Sri Krishna Janmashtami. This is a Hindu festival where human formations are made to reach clay pots as high as 20 or 30 feet. It is amazing! I bet your kids would surely enjoy to see that!

Good Luck with your plans, and Enjoy!

Ignite · Apr 9th, 2008, 08:38

Hey hans, this is completely off topic, but I read your travel stories and the "india with kids" forum, and I have to say that picture with your son riding the rickshaw was pretty funny, where was this btw?

atala · Apr 9th, 2008, 12:46

In the monsoon humidity small kids face more problems with infections of all kinds. If you are out in the country and you happen to have a boy or girl who likes to climb trees that could become a problem if you have to restrain him or her a lot. Small wounds from scratches and the like heal a lot slower, and may produce pus inspite of accurate care.

Another aspect is the increased dirt, from splashes on the roads, and the fact, that clothes do not dry well, become smelly from mold. Clean your kid's feet carefully when you come "home" and check for scratches. Liquid band-aid would come in handy, because that would be the only solution for scratches around the feet (as elsewhere in this season).

Mar 28th, 2008, 02:35	#1
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,370	India in August, can it be done Dear IM-rs, We are considering revisiting India. "What else?" may you regulars think, but we have some doubts. Because of the obligatory school holidays we are restricted to the period between July 26 and september 01, 2008. Yep Monsoon and yes, we know the average charts. Allthough we travelled during August in India (Hans, 1984 and 1990) and Thailand (Hans and Mirjam, 1996), we are not sure about how the monsoon will affect our children. Is the period less healthy for instance because of flooding? Are there parts of the country to be avoided during that period? Or are there states specifically advisable? Would Nepal be an alternative? Your input is appreciated, Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Mar 28th, 2008, 03:35	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,613	You'd be fine here, and Kerala will be drying up --- but you probably want to move on from the South and see something new. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 28th, 2008, 08:20	#6
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,031	So basically it is August. I would say less rain in Rajasthan but don't bet on it these days, Kerala, Tamilnadu, South Central India and Orissa then. (not sure about Orissa) Delhi will be humid. And the monsoons are typically less healthy, specially with street food etc, but not tremendously so. __________________ . Humpty Dumpty was pushed. Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

Mar 28th, 2008, 14:13	#8
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 2,616	it is less healthy overall... mosquitoes and pollution of the drinking water give rise to many infection and diseases during that time starting from malaria, jaundice, gastro intestinal infections like typhoid and cholera. Apart from these, viral infections like cold and cough also make their presence felt. But that does not mean you will end up catching one of these if you come. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

Apr 9th, 2008, 08:38	#14
Ignite American Desi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The City of Angels, California Posts: 436	Hey hans, this is completely off topic, but I read your travel stories and the "india with kids" forum, and I have to say that picture with your son riding the rickshaw was pretty funny, where was this btw? __________________ I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse.

Mar 28th, 2008, 07:09	#3
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,582	The monsoon is less healthy according to my sis in law. July might be worse though. We tend to go in August because of the holidays. One trip we were interrupted in travels by flooding along the rails in AP. Heat has usually been more of a problem that the rains in August. We have done Rajasthan then but I won't recommend that..

Mar 28th, 2008, 08:04	#5
Anne M Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3	Hi there, I did Rajasthan last August - it definitely was hot and humid, but I found that if I just took the time midday to take a rest or a brief nap, I was fine. I also visited Udaipur during that time, and found it to be a cool relief after Jaipur. Directly prior to my arrival there was a great deal of rain in the region, however my travel was unaffected by it. Good luck! Anne

Apr 7th, 2008, 18:19	#9
Naga Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama Posts: 23	Lahaul and Spiti is a good choice if you enjoy mountains. It will be comfortable in August. And dry--the heavy monsoon clouds don't make it over the Himalayan peaks.

Apr 8th, 2008, 01:09	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,613	Ha! Yes! ... Curious, that!

Apr 9th, 2008, 08:08	#13
AmericanChai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oshkosh Wisconsin Posts: 4	Both times I've been to India have actually been during the monsoon season. While there are definately days where the rain will flood the streets there are also days that are fine. For example this year there seemed to be a lot of rain at the beginning of the season and by August beginning of September there was less rain. While I was in Mumbai there were also times where it would rain a little in the afternoon and then clear up fine for the rest of the day. It is less healthy, like was said, due to flooding. However it did not cause any problems in our travel or stop us from doing anything. Also if you are going in August the 24th is the Sri Krishna Janmashtami. This is a Hindu festival where human formations are made to reach clay pots as high as 20 or 30 feet. It is amazing! I bet your kids would surely enjoy to see that! Good Luck with your plans, and Enjoy!

Apr 9th, 2008, 12:46	#15
atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	In the monsoon humidity small kids face more problems with infections of all kinds. If you are out in the country and you happen to have a boy or girl who likes to climb trees that could become a problem if you have to restrain him or her a lot. Small wounds from scratches and the like heal a lot slower, and may produce pus inspite of accurate care. Another aspect is the increased dirt, from splashes on the roads, and the fact, that clothes do not dry well, become smelly from mold. Clean your kid's feet carefully when you come "home" and check for scratches. Liquid band-aid would come in handy, because that would be the only solution for scratches around the feet (as elsewhere in this season).

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