Various states have risen to the challenge. Goa (a popular holiday destination near Mumbai) and Kerala in the south have begun offering “monsoon packages.” They say the monsoon brings other benefits besides lower off-season prices. For one, the rain brings with it lush, green landscapes. “Goa has beautiful islands, waterfalls, lakes, dams, and wildlife sanctuaries that can be enjoyed during the monsoons,” says Elvis Gomes, former director of the state’s tourism department.