{"count":18,"guides":[{"id":9,"state":"Andaman & Nicobar","season":"Monsoon","months":"May-October","conditions":"Southwest monsoon, rough seas, many ferry routes suspended. Some islands inaccessible.","swimming_safe":0,"notes":"Many resorts close. Limited ferry service. Rain can be continuous for days."},{"id":8,"state":"Andaman & Nicobar","season":"Winter","months":"November-April","conditions":"Dry season, calm seas, 24-30°C. Perfect visibility for diving and snorkeling.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Peak season, book ferries and stays months ahead. December-January most crowded."},{"id":2,"state":"Goa","season":"Monsoon","months":"June-September","conditions":"Rough seas, heavy rain, strong currents. Most water sports shut.","swimming_safe":0,"notes":"Red flag on most beaches. Dramatic waves for photography. Off-season discounts 50-70%."},{"id":3,"state":"Goa","season":"Summer","months":"March-May","conditions":"Hot 33-36°C, humid, seas getting rougher toward May.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Fewer tourists, good deals. April-May can be very hot. Shacks start closing."},{"id":1,"state":"Goa","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Calm seas, pleasant weather 25-32°C, low humidity. Perfect beach weather.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Peak tourist season. Book stays in advance. Water is warm and inviting."},{"id":15,"state":"Gujarat","season":"Winter","months":"October-March","conditions":"Mild 15-30°C, dry, calm seas. Rann of Kutch season overlaps.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Combine with Rann Utsav (Nov-Feb). Diu and Dwarka pleasant. Mandvi beach ideal."},{"id":12,"state":"Karnataka","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Perfect beach weather 22-33°C, calm seas, clear skies.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Best time for Gokarna beach trek and Netrani Island diving. Murudeshwar temple pleasant."},{"id":5,"state":"Kerala","season":"Monsoon","months":"June-September","conditions":"Southwest monsoon, heavy rainfall, rough Arabian Sea. Ayurveda peak season.","swimming_safe":0,"notes":"Best time for Ayurvedic treatments. Kathakali festival season. Dramatic monsoon beauty."},{"id":4,"state":"Kerala","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Post-monsoon calm, 23-33°C, clear skies. Best beach and backwater conditions.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Ideal for houseboat cruises. Varkala cliffs are stunning in clear weather."},{"id":17,"state":"Lakshadweep","season":"Winter","months":"October-May","conditions":"Calm lagoons, 25-32°C, crystal clear visibility. Perfect for all water activities.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Permits required — apply 2+ months ahead. Limited accommodation. Book everything early."},{"id":11,"state":"Maharashtra","season":"Monsoon","months":"June-September","conditions":"Very heavy rainfall on coast, rough seas, landslide-prone roads.","swimming_safe":0,"notes":"Avoid coastal road trips — landslides common on Konkan highways. Waterfalls are spectacular."},{"id":10,"state":"Maharashtra","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Pleasant 20-32°C, dry, calm Arabian Sea. Best Konkan road trip weather.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Ideal for Konkan coast trip. Tarkarli diving at its best. Alphanso mango season starts Feb-end."},{"id":14,"state":"Odisha","season":"Monsoon","months":"June-September","conditions":"Southwest monsoon, heavy rain, rough Bay of Bengal. Cyclone-prone.","swimming_safe":0,"notes":"Avoid completely — Odisha coast is cyclone-prone. Rath Yatra in Puri (June-July) draws millions despite weather."},{"id":13,"state":"Odisha","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Pleasant 15-28°C, dry, calm Bay of Bengal. Cyclone risk reduces by December.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"October-November has cyclone risk. December-February is safest. Chandipur tide walks best."},{"id":18,"state":"Puducherry","season":"Winter","months":"January-March","conditions":"Post-cyclone season, 22-30°C, calm Bay of Bengal. Clear skies.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Best time after the northeast monsoon ends. French Quarter walks are pleasant."},{"id":7,"state":"Tamil Nadu","season":"Summer","months":"March-June","conditions":"Hot 35-42°C, dry, seas are calm. Very hot on beaches.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Early morning and evening beach visits recommended. Carry lots of water."},{"id":6,"state":"Tamil Nadu","season":"Winter","months":"November-February","conditions":"Northeast monsoon Oct-Dec brings rain. Jan-Feb is best — 20-30°C, calm Bay of Bengal.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Tamil Nadu gets rain when rest of India is dry (Oct-Dec). January-February is ideal."},{"id":16,"state":"West Bengal","season":"Winter","months":"October-February","conditions":"Cool 12-25°C, dry, calm seas. Best for Digha and Mandarmani.","swimming_safe":1,"notes":"Combine with Sundarbans trip. Kolkata weather pleasant. Red crabs on Mandarmani beach."}]}