PERFECT PLACES TO VISIT IN MONSOON OF INDIA

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Monsoon in India: perfect places to visit in rains
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Monsoon in India: perfect places to visit in rains

If you aren't the one to stay indoors when it rains, our line up of monsoon destinations in India is just the thing for you. Imagine early morning fog carpeting the Western Ghats, smell of wet leaves surrounding you in Darjeeling and the sky and sea turning different shades of blue and grey at the beaches—rains brings out a completely different side to some of India’s popular travel destinations.

Rajasthan
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Rajasthan

Steeped in tales of chivalry and romance and famous for its striking desert landscape, massive forts and fantastic palaces, Rajasthan represents the quintessential India of yore and is one of the best places to visit in monsoon in India. With legendary cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer bathed in monsoon showers—this state is bound to sweep you off your feet.

Goa
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Goa

Goa is home to miles and miles of scenic beaches, swaying coconut palms, old colonial heritage, Portuguese buildings, delicious cuisine and an easy-going, laid back atmosphere. Goa in monsoon equals lower prices, unpopulated beaches, watermelon pink sunsets and long rides on motorbikes with the risk of getting soaked. Goa’s hinterland is densely forested and this is the other side of the state to really see during the rainy months.

Kerala
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Kerala

The rich vegetation, biological diversity and gentle pace of village life in the backwaters beckon all kinds of travellers to Kerala, especially when you're scouring for the perfect monsoon destinations in India. Spend an evening lounging on a serene beach or a day exploring the splendid backwaters, and you have your perfect monsoon getaway in Kerala.

Coorg
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Coorg

Spread out across the Western Ghats, the misty valley of Coorg is enveloped in emerald landscapes and acres of plantation. Fondly referred to as the ‘Scotland of India’ due to its verdant beauty, pleasant weather conditions and a huge list of places to visit in Coorg, this place glistens all the more when it rains. Without a doubt, monsoons in Coorg are an invitation to witness nature at its best. Bestowed with surplus nirvana, Coorg is a place to just sit back and watch the fog roll by as you spend time in one of the most gorgeous places to visit in monsoon in India.
Ladakh
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Ladakh

Ladakh, lying on the northern tip of India’s frontiers, is truly unparalleled in its majestic beauty. Terrifying mountain passes, thin air, the awe-inspiring beauty around you—no other destination stuns you as much as Ladakh. It’s ideal in the monsoon if you’re not interested in getting drenched in the rains. The monsoon showers never make it this far, making it one of the drier monsoon destinations in India.

Meghalaya
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Meghalaya

Separating the Assam valley from the plains of Bangladesh, hilly Meghalaya is often called the ‘abode of clouds’. During monsoons in India, this cool, wet and pine-fresh mountain state truly lives up to its nickname, charming you with undulating rivers, beautiful waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams and emerald-green views from the hilltops.

Darjeeling
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Darjeeling

Surrounded by tea plantations and set against a backdrop of jagged white Himalayan peaks, Darjeeling is nestled away in the northern regions of West Bengal. From July to September, early morning fogs envelop the hillsides and the smell of wet tea leaves permeates the air. Cold winds, intermittent showers and an umbrella while getting a cup of coffee from the Mall Road in Darjeeling are just the stuff that a dream monsoon destination in India can be made of.

Pondicherry
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Pondicherry

Spending monsoons in Pondicherry is like visiting the French Riviera. The rains lash this coastal town incessantly during the monsoon months, while you can catch the sun illuminating the quiet cobble-stoned streets lined with mustard-yellow colonial townhouses when rains take a breather. One of the most popular monsoon destinations in India, Pondicherry will woo you with its old world charm.
Konkan Coast
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Konkan Coast

A shoreline running southward from Mumbai all the way to Goa, the Konkan coast is a picturesque strip of land, perfect as a monsoon destination in India. Peppered with postcard beaches, vivid green paddy fields, rolling hills and ruins of forts, it is the stuff dreams are made of. Carpeted in a thick blanket of green, this tropical backwater is a sight to behold during the monsoon.







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