Going to Delhi in July, will I be able to visit monuments?

Im going to an internship to Delhi during July and I read that its the monsoon season there. Is it dangerous in monsoon there? Does it rain always? Will I be able to visit the beautiful monuments of the city? I would also like to visit Taj Mahal if I have enough money - is it possible during monsoon? And generally is it bad that im going during monsoon? cause its possible that im never going to india again in my life and i want to experience it the most...






Answer :
India during the monsoon is a beautiful place. The monsoon has an almost mystical significance to the people. Alot of tourists never get to witness this because they are afraid of rain and wait until the fall/winter to visit. The rain also provides some relief from the heat, although its still very hot and the rain makes it even more humid. The biggest problem from the monsoon is usually localized flooding which can cause delays in transportation. Flooding is usually worst when the monsoon first begins in June because all the drains are clogged up.

As far as visiting the monuments you will be fine, the same goes for Agra and the Taj Mahal. One of the biggest advantages of visiting India during the monsoon is that it is the "off season" for tourism, so monuments will be less crowded and you can get cheaper rates at hotels and such. Also note that during the monsoon it's not like it rains 24/7. While its impossible to predict day to day, it's entirely common for it to rain extremely hard for a few hours but then for the sky to clear up and the sun to come out for the rest of the day.

I'm also going to India this summer and I'm looking forward to the rains.