JUNE 03, 2025

7 best places to visit in India during the monsoon

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Monsoon adds fresh life to many Indian destinations. These 7 places offer full waterfalls, rare sights, fewer crowds and great travel destinations even during heavy rains.

Munnar’s tea gardens glow greener in the rain. Attukad Falls swell with force and Eravikulam Park opens for monsoon blooms and Nilgiri tahr sightings.

1. Munnar, Kerala

Cherrapunji sees peak rainfall in the monsoon. Nohkalikai Falls thunder down cliffs and root bridges become stronger. Caves remain open with guided access.

2. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

The valley opens only during monsoon. Rare blooms like blue poppy and cobra lily cover the meadows. It is accessible via a short trek from Govindghat.

3. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand

Lonavala turns lush in monsoon with mist-covered hills. Bhushi Dam overflows, and Tiger Point and Rajmachi Fort offer dramatic valley views.

4. Lonavala, Maharashtra

Coorg turns lush during monsoon as coffee estates bloom. Abbey and Iruppu Falls flow fully and clear morning skies offer stunning views of the hills.

5. Coorg, Karnataka

Monsoon fills up Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. City Palace and Sajjangarh Fort offer better views. Udaipur’s low rainfall keeps roads and sites open.

6. Udaipur, Rajasthan

Agumbe records over 7000 mm rain. Forests thrive with rare frogs and king cobras. Rainy treks, forest research stations, and sunset views draw explorers.

7. Agumbe, Karnataka

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