India has a monsoon type of climate primarily because of its geographical location in the tropical region between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, its vast landmass, and the seasonal reversal of wind patterns caused by differential heating of the land and surrounding seas. During the summer, the land heats up faster than the sea, creating a low-pressure zone that draws in moist winds from the Indian Ocean, resulting in the Southwest Monsoon and heavy rainfall. In winter, the land cools faster, creating a high-pressure zone that brings dry winds from the north, causing the Northeast Monsoon. The Himalayas and Western Ghats act as barriers, directing and intensifying the monsoon winds and rainfall in different parts of the country. This unique interplay of location, land-sea temperature differences, and topography creates India's characteristic monsoon climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.