Top 10 Monsoon Destinations of India

Celebrate the Monsoon at Exotic Destination of India

Experience the true colors of incredible India by celebrating the monsoon at some of the exotic destinations.  Swiftly flowing rivers, blooming of flowers, sky with rain bearing clouds, and showers every now and then serve a magnificent view. To witness this scenic beauty, you must visit these destinations in India, where monsoon makes you enjoy a different world altogether.

Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)

Cherrapunji - the lush green hilly areas that provide exciting views of waterfalls

This destination is perennially associated with leading the list for registering the world’s highest annual rainfall. Cherrapunji is praised for the lush green hilly areas that provide exciting views of waterfalls.

Periyar National Park (Kerala)

Exploring Periyar National Park by boat

 This is one of the ultimate destinations in India to enjoy monsoon. The view of sunset at the River Periyar is simply amazing and one of the not-to-be-missed sight. The park, during monsoon is open for the visitors.

It appears like the rains put in life to the hills of Nainital. Visiting Naninital during monsoon is going to be a lifetime experience as you may view the solitude of the hills, scenic beauty and the sunset.

Jog Falls (Karnataka)

Jog falls in Karnataka

During monsoon, the falls get filled till the brim and the thundering sound of the falls provides an amazing view. The entire area is praised for the natural setting at its best. The falls are nestled in the Sharavati Valley and thick jungles; the view casts the spell of magic on the onlooker.

The Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand)

Valley of Flowers: surrounded by hundreds of different variety of flowers and the snow-capped

The Valley of Flowers National Park is open from April to October for the visitors. The beauty is jaw-dropping and thus, one of the major reasons to celebrate the monsoon here. For the rest of the year, this area is covered with snow, but during the monsoon, the valley is filled with colorful flowers providing an exciting view.

Goa (Goa)

Goa in the monsoon season has much to offer

 Goa is not only about beaches, sun and sand. Monsoon is something you can’t avoid. During monsoon, Goa has complete different scenery to show. The natural setting, monsoon festivals and fishing are some of the attributes of monsoon that make Goa a special place to visit.

Mandu is a sought-after destination to visit throughout the year, but during the monsoon, the place becomes alive. The streams, lakes and baolis brim with water.

Leh and Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir)

Leh Ladakh comes in a rain shadow area

Situated in the middle of 2 of the highest mountains of the world and immense greenery, Leh and Ladakh show amazing vistas during monsoon. The Buddhist monasteries are also worth visiting.

Coorg looks charming due to lush greenery during rainfalls

Coorg - ‘The Scotland of India’, is undoubtedly an amazing destination to enjoy monsoon. Apart from rain, there are various places that you could visit to enjoy the natural setting of the place.

Chikmagalur (Karnataka)

Chikmagalur - during rainy season

If you want to enjoy a romantic monsoon, visit Chikmagalur. This is located in the Sahayadri hills of South India and thus showcases amazing sites of the natural beauty of the place.

Monsoon Holidays in India, if enjoyed at these destinations will help in enjoying a rejuvenating vacation. Don’t just get wet but feel the rain and indulge in the natural beauty of the place.