Top 15 Places to Visit in Monsoon in India | Best Monsoon Destinations in India

When it comes to best places to visit in monsoon, Shillong, also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’, is considered one of the top travel destinations in India during this season. The captivating beauty becomes even more mesmerizing when the entire hill town gets drenched in rains. Misty clouds, with lush green everywhere and rumbling waterfalls with a beautiful view, can surely be the best reason for visiting Shillong, Meghalaya. Road-tripping around the hills and staying at nearby cozy hotels with gorgeous views, visiting the Elephant Falls, and the Spread Eagle Falls, trying out the local delicacies, are what you need for a vacation. Both the nearest airport and railway station are in Guwahati (Assam), at a distance of 149 km.

Goa is surely a major attraction point for any time in the year, but the Monsoon in Goa will make you spellbound. The land of beaches becomes gorgeous during Monsoon with the never-ending view of the sea and other picturesque sceneries. Ideal place for all nature lovers during the rainy season, you can go for trekking, heritage tour, shopping, birdwatching, etc. Road-tripping from Mumbai to Goa is the ultimate adventure you need. Apart from that, you can go there through Goa international airport in Dabolim.

The dense forest is covered with a wide variety of flora and fauna which makes it an even more romantic destination during Monsoon. The enchanting waterfalls, lakes, vast coffee plantations, and delicious cuisines to treat your taste buds are the reasons to consider it as one of the best places to visit in monsoon. Trekking, bird watching, horse ride, coffee plantation tour are a few options you can indulge in when you are in Coorg. The 5 hours road trip from Bangalore (~270.4 km) is surely a great idea especially if you want to enjoy the mesmerizing view in rains, however, the nearest airports are Mysore at 120 km, Mangalore which is 135 km far and Bangalore at 260 km.

South India looks heavenly with lush greenery and witnessing it getting drenched in rain surely makes it one of the best places to visit in rainy season. And Munnar will surely offer you a great view with all of that, with silvery mist, vast tea gardens, hills, etc This hill station has become one of the favourite tourist places in India during monsoons because of its beauty. The crowd-free Munnar is famous for trekking trails, sight-seeing, tea gardens, getting hypnotized by the natural bliss, and indulging in delicious Kerala cuisine. It takes nearly 3 hours via NH49 route from Cochin, and the nearest railway station is Aluva and Ernakulam, and the nearest airport is Cochin at 110 km and Madurai international airport which is 140 km away.

With the greenery, calm surroundings, the beauty of the Sahyadri range, which is a part of the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar becomes one of the most romantic places in India, especially in the rainy season. Pratapgad is a beautiful place to explore if you’re in Mababaleshwar, along with Lingamala waterfalls and The Elephant’s Head Point is another major attraction among tourists that make a captivating sight during Monsoon.

Mahabaleshwar is definitely one of the best places to visit in rainy season which is very close to Mumbai and Pune. A road trip (120 km from Pune and 250 km from Mumbai) is the best idea in the rains.

During monsoons, this place flourishes with more greenery around the lakes and palaces making it a breathtaking view drenched with rain and majesty altogether. The beauty of the Fateh Sagar Lake becomes extra captivating during this time. Boat riding in rains with your partner sounds romantic around those royal architectural properties. For heritage lovers, monsoon is pleasant weather to visit all the spots like City Palace, Monsoon Palace, Lake Palace. Udaipur railway station and Maharana Pratap airport in Dabok make it easier to reach the main city.

Spiti Valley is one of the most unusual places in India to visit during Monsoon, and have become quite popular among people who like the calm and mystical vibe of the “Little Tibet”. Definitely a great place for camping, and wildlife viewing, and rains make it even more magical. The Lhalung monastery will give you a calming effect if you are looking for it. The nearest railway station is in Shimla and the nearest airport is the Kullu airport at Kullu.

One of the ideal places for beach lovers, the postcard-perfect city Pondicherry looks mesmerizing in the rain. With its old-world charm, the city looks picture-perfect surrounded by cute villas, old colonial houses, cobble-stoned streets, and a few cafes and bars near the sea. Trying French delicacies in rains is definitely fascinating for foodies. For party lovers, Pondicherry offers various places to enjoy, for others shopping near market areas and walking through the quiet yet wild beaches instantly bring joy. Villupuram is the nearest rail station, that is 35 km away, and if you want adventure, fly down to Chennai and road trip to Pondicherry.

No matter how many times you visit, Darjeeling has its own charm that never gets old. The Queen of Hills is one of the best places to visit in rainy season which is located right at the foothills of the Himalayas. The tea-plantation visit and toy train ride become way more satisfying during monsoons. As a heavy shower happens during Monsoon, it’s better to just enjoy the gorgeous view from the cozy hotel rooms. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest rail station that connects major Indian cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, and Cochin. A direct flight from Kolkata is another option you can take.

Ranikhet is one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand that you should visit during Monsoon. The scenic beauty is encompassed by hills, and the climate during this season is a blessing in disguise. Trekking and temple hopping are great ideas to indulge in during rainy season. Uttarakhand’s beauty is mesmerizing, and the lush green forests along with the majestic view of great Himalayan Ranges is everything you need. You need to go from New Delhi to Kashipur then take a taxi from Kashipur to Ranikhet as there is no direct train.

When the monsoon clouds cover the Dhinodhar hill in Kutch, it becomes one of the mesmerizing sights. The ideal time to plan the trip is monsoon if you want to witness the enticing view of the never-ending desert plains touching the horizon. This is the best place for nature lovers because of the scenic beauty, that looks more captivating when it gets immersed in water. The closest Airport Bhuj is available, and Kutch Express from Mumbai via Ahmedabad up to Gandhidham is another option that you can take. From there, you can reach Kutch by road-tripping.

Alleppey is another beautiful destination for a monsoon trip during monsoon, as during this time ‘Gods’ Own Country’ Kerala gets all drenched with rain making the place more attractive. One may explore Alleppey by boarding on a backwater cruise through the lakes and rivers in the perfectly moist, refreshing, and dust-free weather. The city is well connected to many other cities, it has its own railway station and the nearest airport is Cochin. Which is 75 km away.

If you are a nature lover, the view of Jog falls in monsoon look like heaven to you. Surrounded by the lush greenery, the beauty of this waterfall gets enhanced. This is a very popular spot among travelers to drive to during the rainy season. Dabbe falls, Tunga Anicut Dam, and Tiger reserve, Sharavati River, etc are a few attraction points that you can enjoy once you visit this location. The waterfalls are 430 km away from Bangalore, which takes around 6 hours of drive.

This is a small hill station in the midst of the desert state Rajasthan. During monsoon, the white-marbled Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu look captivating. Drenched in rain, all the temples located on the peak of Guru Shikhar, the highest point in Mount Abu become a true attraction point. In monsoon, Nakki Lake becomes more beautiful, along with that the Sunset Point draws attention to most of the romantic people. The nearest domestic airport is in Udaipur.

For any heritage lover, Orchha is a paradise because of all the attractions like magnificent temples, beautiful palaces, and forts and all of these make it one of the perfect places to visit in monsoon. The architectural beauty of Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, and Rani Mahal, with their gorgeous construction, look picturesque during monsoon. Orchha, located in Madhya Pradesh is definitely one of the best places to visit in the rainy season in India as the place looks divine with all the royal buildings and greenery. You can reach Orchha easily as the nearest airport is in Gwalior, and the nearest railway station is in Jhansi. You can also enjoy driving to the town in monsoon to get a better experience.

Monsoon makes every place look heavenly when the rain pours everywhere, and this list of some best places to visit in monsoon is to help you enjoy the experience of a refreshing road-trip in rain, scenic beauty around these places and also an adventure of a lifetime.

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