Through the Monsoon: Ayurveda in Sri Lanka and South India

If you want to avoid one thing during your holiday, then it’s definitely the arbitrary rainy weather. Exotic holiday destinations, such as South India or Sri Lanka, are well suited for travels mainly between October and May to escape the gloomy wetness. Especially during the uncomfortable seasons, the need for a vitalizing Ayurveda holiday may be just what you are looking for. However, rain seems to be the ideal prerequisite for traditional ayurvedic treatments in their countries of origin. SpaDreams presents you with the top five reasons on how to plan your next Ayurveda holiday – despite the rain – during the monsoon season!

1. The Healing Power of Rain

The refreshing rain showers between the months of June and September make the ayurvedic medicinal herbs thrive particularly well. Even the ancient writings of Indian healing tell us that the monsoon season offers the best conditions for classical ayurvedic treatments, since the herbs being used show outcomes of their full healing power.

2. Fresh Air & Clear Skin

The rain during the monsoon season allows for a damp and dust-free air. This causes an opening of the pores and thus makes the skin more susceptible for the cleansing result of the ayurvedic remedies. Rejuvenating ayurvedic treatments are widespread especially in the south-west of Kerala and offer particularly effective treatments during the rainy season.

3. Comfortable Temperatures for All Dosha Types

While temperatures in the months between October and May rise to 35 degrees, the climate can feel much more pleasant during the monsoon season. Therefore, the body takes less time to adapt to the weather conditions and can concentrate fully on the ayurvedic treatments. The temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees are suitable for every body type.

4. Relaxing Atmosphere

For most holidaymakers, tropical destinations such as Sri Lanka and South India offer the ideal retreat for rainy and cold temperatures. Hardly anyone goes on an ayurvedic holiday outside the high season. The monsoon season is therefore optimal to escape from tourist flows to enjoy a peaceful ayurvedic stay. Positive side effect: less demand, lower prices.

5. Nature in full bloom

The rain does not only have an absolute effect on the herbs, skin and climate, but whoever desires to experience Sri Lanka and South India’s full beauty, should travel between June and September. Then the monsoon season passed and the blooming period has begun. Especially in the inland of Sri Lanka, like in Ratnapura- the city of gems, the breathtaking plant diversity can be admired in the Uda Walawe National Park.

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