Wondering where to go during the rainy days? Here is a list of places to visit in India during monsoon.
Are you a Pluviophile? Well, yeah! Who doesn’t love rain…we all do! Monsoon has its own charm and beauty. It’s the season when all the lifeforms and nature rejoices. After the chilling heat of summer, it’s the downpour that offers a sigh of bliss to all of us, most importantly, our farmers.
The dancing leaves of the trees are complemented by the smell of ginger tea or hot coffee. The rest from the heat of summer with the dew of rain delights us with a beautiful song of falling drops. It’s the time when the graceful flower blooms in every nook of the corner. Obviously, the perks of monsoon season are uncountable.
Celebrated for multiple reasons in India, this period is super soothing to plan trips with friends and family. There are so many monsoon tourist places in India. Here’s a list of places that you might want to cover this year.
1. Coorg, Karnataka
Coorg is breathtakingly beautiful in any season.
While we discuss the same during the rainy season, Coorg should be considered as the gateway because the beauty of Coorg during monsoon doubles extensively. Dotted with an array of flora and fauna, this ethereal place surely deserves to be on your traveling list.
Coorg is loaded with waterfalls, pristine lakes, and coffee plantations. It is also popular for its dense forest cover and trekking. For a person who fancies the blend of the serendipity of nature, trekking, waterfalls, and more, Coorg is calling you right away! It is one of the best places to visit in monsoon in South India.
2. Ranikhet, Uttrakhand
Ranikhet also referred to as the “Land of Queen,” is one of the most beautiful places in Uttrakhand, India. This serene beauty teems with hills, pristine lakes, mountains, and greenery, offering you much-deserved relief from the burning heat of summer. With sprinkles and monsoon showers gushing in, the Himalayan peaks also stand incredible, enjoying the game of hiding and seek with mists and clouds.
The best places to visit during the monsoon in Ranikhet are Rani Jheel, Jhula Devi Temple, Ram Mandir, Majkhali, Bhalu Dam, Golf Ground, and Sunset Points.
3. Lonavala, Maharashtra
Lonavala is a destination we have all heard of. It is a must-go place whether or not you are a Mumbaikar. If you are planning a weekend getaway with your friends or your bae, Lonavala is somewhere you can consider. Undoubtedly, Lonavala is a paradise during the monsoon, resting in the lap of western ghats.
It gives you a peaceful break from your hectic life. The beauty of Lonavala doubles when the sky gives a glimpse of a rainbow. Located in the Indrayani River, Bhusi Dam is a famous spot to visit here. The soft melody of rain paired with the soft-soothing breeze and lush forest adds an extra grace to this breathtaking spot and makes it one of the best places to visit in monsoon in Maharashtra.
4. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley is popular for campaigning and wildlife views, and thus, when the rain comes in, it’s magical. Something is enchanting in the air of Spiti Valley. Hence, if you ever visit Shimla, do not give miss this beauty. Spiti Valley is also known as the “Little Tibet.”
For the records, Spiti Valley has the most adventurous road. So if you are someone craving for the vibe, pack your bag and heads up to Spiti Valley before monsoon signs off.
5. Alleppey, Kerala
When we discuss the best places to visit in India that too during monsoon, how can we miss the ever so enticing Kerala? Well, Alleppey is mystical during Monsoon. During the drizzles of rain, Alleppey is all drenched in bliss. Go to Alleppey and embark on a backwater cruise through its lakes, rivers, canals and explore its grace.
6. Kutch, Gujarat
When the misty clouds envelop the Dhinodhar hill in Kutch, that’s when nature is calling you to behold its beautiful sight. The boundless desert goes plain with the dreamlike horizon in monsoon, endowing you with a staggering view, so what are you waiting for? July to August is the ideal time for vacationing in Kutch; July is over, yet you’ve August. Go for it!
7. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
Mawysnram may have ranked in terms of the highest rainfall on this planet, yet Cherrapunji is no less marking its rank on the 2nd spot. Cherrapunji has many reasons that make it a worthwhile place while talking about the best places to visit during the monsoon. The caves, living root bridges, plethora of waterfalls, and whatnot.
Nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, the cliffs of this stunning town bestows mesmerizing views of the plains of Bangladesh. You can see the same from the top of the basket-shaped rock found in Thangkharang Park. Upon this, the seven sister falls counts among the gorgeous places to visit in this splendid place.
PS: This one comes from personal experience!
8. Goa
Goa is on everyone’s bucket list. It is surely a different kind of experience to visit Goa but when it rains, it becomes one of the best places to visit in monsoon in world.
We know you were already looking for this thrilling place to enlist in this chart. Hence, we didn’t disappoint! Situated on the western coast of India, Goa is the land of exquisite beaches that makes a perfect place to visit with your friends and family.
Famous for its Goan dishes and festival, Goa is the favorite holiday spot for many of us. Also, you can enjoy river rafting in the Mandovi river and cherish some thrilling experiences during this monsoon.
9. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Snuggled in the foothills of the great Himalayas, Darjeeling receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon. It is popularly known as the Queen of Hills as it comprises dazzling hills and offers you a toy train ride to witness its unparallel beauty. Plus, the tea plantation of Darjeeling gives you a heavenly feel to your eyes.
10. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and home to several Jain pilgrimage sites. Surrounded by Aravalli Hills, lush green forests, and brimming with glistening lakes, Mount Abu emerges as the perfect summer hideaway for people living in the northern part of India. What makes this place a must-visit spot during monsoon is, the entire region gets cover in mountain mist and greenery, offering a ravishing backdrop.
The soothing raindrop adds an additional charm to the “Nakki Lake” boat ride and makes Mount Abu one of the best places to visit in monsoon in north India.
Final Thoughts
So with this, we’ve concluded our list. However, there are countless beautiful places like Shillong, Munnar, Leh- Ladak, Valley of Flowers, Auli, and Mussoorie which are also the places to visit in India during monsoon. If you’ve some more suggestions, do share them with us in our comment section below. Needless to say, the monsoon is a calming season, but it is a bit risky as well. Therefore, we recommend you check into the forecasts at your end before planning to visit any of the destinations mentioned above.
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