1) Monsoon season is important for India's agriculture as the abundant rains help crops grow and support hundreds of millions of jobs, but it negatively impacts tourism with visitor numbers dropping by half. 2) However, some Indian states are marketing "monsoon packages" to attract visitors during this time by highlighting the lush green landscapes and festivals that occur during monsoon season. 3) India has a long history of appreciating the monsoons, with palaces built specifically to enjoy the rains, some of which now operate as luxury resorts catering to monsoon visitors with special facilities like outdoor pools and discos.