It is time to finally say goodbye to the heat waves and humidity as India welcomes monsoon rains. Everyone is rejuvenated in this weather, but monsoon is not the time to sit at home and enjoy the splash of rain from your window. Instead, you should pack your bags and experience this joyous season with Hello Travel by having some adventure in life and visiting some of the best monsoon-friendly destinations in India.
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1. Munnar, Kerala
All about Munnar: There’s a reason why Kerala is known as god’s own country. While the state is blessed with natural beauty and greenery in abundance, one more thing that attracts millions of nature enthusiasts every year to this state, and that thing is called the monsoon. Munnar is a famous and one of the most recommendable places in south India that is ideal for enjoying holidays during the monsoon.
Why Visit Munnar? The beautiful city of Munnar welcomes all types of tourists in its abode, including newly-wed couples, bachelors, and families. While the city’s wild nature glows up and takes its best form during monsoon, it is also famous for trekking and sightseeing.
Best time to travel to Munnar: The best time to visit the city for its monsoon is between June to September.
2. Darjeeling, West Bengal
All about Darjeeling: The combination of tea and rain are inseparable. Since Darjeeling has India’s most extensive tea industry, it is fair to say that the monsoon here is quite remarkable. The queen of hills, Darjeeling, is blessed with natural beauty in heaps since it is situated on the foot of the great Himalayas.
Why Visit Darjeeling? With so many natural factors making this place exceptionally beautiful, along with witnessing heavy rainfall every year, Darjeeling is one of the best locations to enjoy a perfect rain-filled getaway. People visit Darjeeling throughout the year to see its beauty through cable cars and toy trains and enjoy a beautiful visit to the monastery.
Best time to travel to Darjeeling: To experience monsoon at such a beautiful place, visit Darjeeling between July to September.
3. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
All about Spiti Valley: People nowadays admire places untouched by humans and still have their organic nature intact. And Spiti Valley is one such location to enjoy raw and wild nature in abundance that is yet to be discovered or visited by the masses. Young men love to come here on a bike trip and spend time in its clean and natural air and raw wildlife.
Why visit Spiti Valley? Spiti valley is a dream place for so many people, and one of the reasons behind this adoration for the valley is its monsoon. Here’s a little heads up for you; since Spiti valley is located high in the Himalayas and is a cold desert mountain in north India, the monsoon of this valley should only be experienced by the brave-hearts.
Best time to travel Spiti Valley: The ideal time to visit the beautiful Spiti valley to enjoy its clear roads, view of the Milky Way in the unpolluted sky, and monsoon rains is between May to October.
4. Coorg, Karnataka
All about Coorg: All the wildlife lovers have a thing for Coorg. Covered in dense forests and giant trees, Coorg i also a biodiversity hotspot since its forests have some of the rare flora and fauna of the country. Coorg witnesses heavy rainfall during the monsoon, and the woods turn into a heavenly place where all the greenery looks even better with the regular splashes of water.
Why visit Coorg? While the rains make sightseeing in Coorg a little blurry, you can still enjoy it along with horse riding, trekking, and a visit to the jog falls of Coorg, the third highest waterfall in the counry. Coorg welcomes many nature enthusiasts every day for its mesmerizing natural beauty. Apart from that, coffee is another reason that brings people to the wilderness of Coorg. The town has one of the best coffee plantations, and you must enjoy its coffee during the monsoon while sitting in the middle of the woods.
Best time to travel to Coorg: The best time to enjoy Coorg’s monsoon with a cup of coffee is between June to September.
5. Shillong, Meghalaya
All about Shillong: If you are wondering which place in the country receives maximum rainfall, it’s undoubtedly Shillong. Shillong is a place full of postcard-worthy pictures, and the valleys surrounding the city make Shillong’s visit even more worth it.
Why visit Shillong? During monsoon, the city offers picturesque sites, thick natural greenery, and breathtaking views of the lush green valley. The hills of Shillong are famous for their trekking routes, natural waterfalls, an abundance of wildlife, and boating in its beautiful lakes filled with crystal clear waters.
Best time to travel to Shillong: It is an excellent place for couples and honeymooners, and to add more romance to the air, one must visit Shillong during monsoon from June to September.
India is a country that is lucky enough to be blessed with natural beauty in all its corners, and the monsoon adds its flavors to make the beautiful views more lively and enjoyable. It is also the perfect time to get over the unpleasant memories of the past and make new memories at some of the magnificent places in India. Plan your trip now and give yourself a much-needed break from reality.
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