10 Best Places to Visit in September in India

The first on our list of places to travel in September is Ziro. If you are wondering why, here are some reasons. You can witness the famous Ziro Festival of Music if you come here in September. During this 4-days-long festival, you can enjoy live performances by many renowned artists. Whether you like classical music or western music, you can enjoy it all here! Another amazing part is the pleasant weather during this time, which is ideal for sightseeing! Talking about sightseeing, Ziro Puto, Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Meghna Cave Temple are must-visits! Here’s a little reminder. The nearest airports to Ziro are in Jorhat and Tezpur. Book a flight to any of these airports and then reach Ziro via roadways.

This September, plan a trip to Srinagar and get ready for a holiday in paradise. Being one of the top destinations in September, Srinagar lets you enjoy the splendours of nature at its best. On reaching here, the first thing you must do is go for a shikara ride on Dal Lake. The rain-fed Dal Lake looks alluring, especially in the monsoon months of July to September. Now, another interesting fact. You can actually shop flowers and other items while boating on lakes or as the locals call them, in the floating markets! It is a one-of-a-kind experience! If you are planning a trip here, we suggest, book a lake-view room. And enjoy the captivating view of rains kissing the beautiful lakes from your room.

Dooars is often considered one of the best places to visit in September in the world. The entire place remains studded with lush green meadows and valleys during this time. You can visit a number of wildlife parks like Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve. The sight of wild creatures amid dense forests and seasonal blooms will be enthralling for you. Also, don’t forget to try boating in the Teesta River which gets filled to its full potential with rainwater during the monsoon. If it rains and sightseeing is not possible, sit under near the window or on the balcony of your hotel room and enjoy the mesmerising view of the naturescape being drenched in rainwaters. It is a calming experience! By the way, to reach Dooars, you can board a flight to Bagdogra, which is the nearest airport.

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To explore this hill station’s beauties in the best way, plan a trip here in September. During this time, the place is embellished with nature’s blooms and lush greenery all around. Visit the Botanical Garden to witness a huge variety of exotic and local flowers and plants. To witness the magnificence of gushing waters, visit the Halasana waterfall which comes to its full potential during the monsoon. Oh, wait! You must not miss boating in Ooty Lake. Hire a motor boat, a rowing boat or a paddle boat and then go explore the tranquil lake. When it rains, take a toy train ride and see nature getting a greener look in the rain. When you are planning a trip here, remember to board a flight to Coimbatore. From the Coimbatore airport, take a bus or cab to Ooty.

In case you prefer a relaxing holiday in solitude, plan a trip to Nainital in September. Just book a flight to the nearest airport in Pantnagar and then take a cab to Nainital. Being an off-season, you will get fewer crowds here at this time. Cheaper hotel prices will surely be a cherry on top! When you are here, take a boat ride in the famous Naini Lake and spend some time gazing at the encompassing mountains and valleys. It is an ethereal feeling! From there, you can head straight to Mall Road for some shopping. The otherwise crowded market might be comparatively less crowded at this time, allowing you to shop peacefully. By the way, if it starts raining, just hop on a cable car for a ride. The views of vegetation-covered valleys and the Naini Lake being bathed in rain will surely enchant you.

Lonavala in Maharashtra has it all to charm you all around the year. But what places it among the best vacation destinations in September is the pleasing cold weather. Imagine snuggling under the warm blanket with your partner while watching raindrops pouring outside the window. It is so romantic! Well, you can get this exact experience if you come here in September. You may also rush outside to enjoy dancing in the rain being carefree. Now, about tourist spots. Head to the Tiger’s Leap Viewpoint to witness a cascading waterfall. You will be astonished to know that this waterfall is visible only in the monsoon. Also, try river rafting as the rivers get overflowed with rainwater at this time. Needless to say, you can board a flight to Pune, Mumbai or any other airport in Maharashtra and then come to Lonavala via road.

One of the best states to visit in September, Maharashtra is also home to the city of dreams, Mumbai. We would suggest you come here in September as then you can be a witness to the grand Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The grandeur and pomp of the festival in Mumbai will leave you dumbstruck. If you are here during this monsoon season, you must visit places like the Marine Drive, Gateway of India and Juhu beach to see the neighbouring water bodies oozing with rainwaters. Don’t miss the Chota Kashmir in Mumbai where you can encounter verdant gardens enlivened with rain and enjoy boating on a tranquil lake.

Next, we have one of the best tropical places to travel in September - Daman and Diu! There are a number of elegant beaches where you can observe huge sea waves being fed by rainwaters in the monsoon months. Nagoa, Chakratirth and Simbor are the best ones among them. You must visit the Diu Fort from where you can enjoy gushing waves from the Arabian sea on all its three sides. If you love adventure, don’t miss the thrilling activities here, like water skiing, parasailing and boating. Encountering the cool breezes in September while trying these sports will be a rejuvenating experience for you.

You can make a trip to this holy city in September to enjoy soothing weather and the grand festival of Ramleela. Speaking of Ramleela, it is celebrated in Ramanagar for 31 days! That's a huge celebration indeed! You can see plenty of local artists performing scenes from Ramleela which is a stunning sight. So, come here and enjoy the festival. And in between catching the performances, devour some local delicacies from the street stalls. Of course, you can worship at some of the revered temples here and seek blessings. After praying, opt for a boat ride on the Ganges that rises in level after rainfall.

If you want to explore the spectacular tourist sites of Neemrana, September is the best month to visit. The main reason is the comparatively better weather conditions during this time. You can avoid the scorching heat of summer days and the freezing winter nights if you come in September. We suggest you lodge in the Neemrana Fort Palace, to admire its beauty and enjoy a luxury stay in India. Go on a vintage car ride through the town and enjoy cool breezes and tourist landmarks on the way. Before you chalk out the travel guide, book the flights. The nearest airport is Delhi, by the way!

As we end our list, choose your favourite destination, plan a trip there and let September give you a memorable holiday!