Indians are displaying an increased appetite for travel during the low season to induce far from crowds and avail of attractive off-season pricing. Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have curated a particular portfolio of monsoon getaways targeting India’s millennials/working professionals, groups of friends, couples, adventure enthusiasts, and solo travelers.
The diverse range of products includes unique getaways, biking trips, and hiking/trekking tours across price points – from budget to luxury starting at Rs. 16,799.00* for 4 days.
Thomas Cook & SOTC’s internal data reveals that over 55% of respondents indicate a robust appetite for monsoon travel – and this can be across India’s metros, mini-metros, and tier 2-3 cities. Indians are quintessential value seekers and hence shall maximize low-season discounts from airlines and hotels, along with special offers/complimentary add-on benefits.
Monsoons showcase nature at its vibrant best – with pleasant weather, a refreshing green cover, and waterfalls/water bodies fully flow. Capturing the season’s unparalleled beauty, Thomas Cook and SOTC’s Monsoon Holidays offer travelers a variety of remarkable experiences: self-drive holidays and outdoor-adventure journeys of discovery and rejuvenating spa-wellness programs.
Outdoor lovers can go for thrilling game drives at leading national parks like Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Corbett or monsoon hiking/trekking (Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers, Ladakh’s Markha Valley, Kashmir Great Lakes).
Adventure seekers are spoilt for choice with high adrenaline experiences with body surfing, bungee jumping, waterfall rappelling/trekking in Rishikesh and Lonavala; froth rafting in Ladakh, zip lining in Dawki, kayaking in Kerala, etc. Leisurely biking trips among quaint hamlets, lush meadows, and tea/coffee plantations are a top draw across India. June to August is alleged to be a perfect time for Kerala’s famed Ayurveda treatments and a laid-back backwaters tour.
Monsoon Holidays from Thomas Cook and SOTC include the best of the season’s destinations, including hill retreats in Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coorg, Munnar, and Vagamon; rainforest areas in Wayanad, as well as beaches in Goa, Andamans, Kovalam, and Varkala; Meghalaya and Sikkim in the North East; and the serene backwaters of Kumarakom and forests in Thekkady.
Travelers in/around Delhi are keen on short & driveable holidays to Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Nainital, and Mussoorie. For travelers based in Mumbai/Maharashtra & Gujarat: Rajmachi, Lohagad, Igatpuri, Lonavala, Matheran, Mahableshwar, and Panhala feature prominently. Similarly, for travelers from Karnataka/Tamil Nadu: Hampi, Gokarna, Coorg, Pondicherry, Kanyakumari.
“Monsoons are traditionally an occasional season for travel and also the perfect time to embrace the good outdoors and skill slow travel,” said Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited. So, with a variety of quirky retreats, bicycling adventures, trekking tours, and customisable trips, we’ve established our exclusive Monsoon Holidays.” Kale remarked.
Our Monsoon Holidays are designed for visitors who want to get away from the crowds and see India’s undiscovered beauty during the rains. We encourage our consumers to schedule a monsoon vacation with us.”
Follow and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter
