Planning a Trip This Monsoon? 7 Perfect Getaways For The Rainy Season

Alleppey, Kerala

Kerala is one of the most beautiful places to visit at any time of the year. However, if you choose to go during monsoons, it will be the best decision of your life as the monsoon creates magic in Kerala. Kerala has two rainy seasons, the first starts in June and the second in mid-October and finally ends around mid-November. You can bask in the occasional sunlight or enjoy the cool darkness of the monsoons. Enjoy the verdant greenery and vibrant culture that comes alive during the monsoons.

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Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur is one of the best romantic escapes to relish pakoras with chai and love-filled ambience. In monsoons, Udaipur becomes a bit more pleasant for the tourists as the scorching sun walks by. Be it being embraced by the breeze on the rooftop of City Palace or be it rowing amidst the lit Jag Mandir and Taj Hotel on Lake Pichola, Udaipur has its own way of showering love.

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Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Charrapunji is known as the second wettest place on the Earth. Originally known as “Sohra”, the British pronounced it “Churra” before it got its popular name as Cherrapunji. Situated on the southern edge of the Khasi Hills, this town shares its international border with Bangladesh on its south. Nearly 60 km away from Shillong, Cherrapunji offers one of the most picturesque landscapes and unparalleled scenic beauty. It is said that the condition of the roads in Shillong are above average and Shillong is not highly prone to landslides.

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Munnar, Kerala

Munnar has the lush green valleys, magnificent waterfalls and, the picturesque lakes which create the scenic pictures. Holding the epitome of nature’s beauty, this beautiful town in Kerala is one of the favourite travel destinations among the travellers who love to spend a week amidst the serenity of nature. The drops of rain enhance the beauty of this hilly town.

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Mahabaleshwar

Maharashtra’s popular hill station Mahabaleshwar is indeed bountiful and great which offers a blend of natural beauty, modernity and old-world charm. Situated 120 kms from Pune, travel to Mahabaleshwar is pretty much fun during monsoons. The place will not disappoint you during the rains. There used to be a time when almost all of Mahabaleshwar used to be closed in Monsoon. However now guests arrive there to enjoy the drive and take monsoon experience.

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Lonavla

There are many places to visit in Lonavla in the rainy season for all those who want to experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats. All of them have different things to offer and are great spots for a day tour from Mumbai and Pune; even the eating joints are worth the drive.

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Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers

The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is during July & August. Known for its picturesque snow-capped Himalayan ranges and lush meadows with colourful flowers, the Valley of Flowers every year receives a great response from tourists.

Planning a Trip This Monsoon? 7 Perfect Getaways For The Rainy Season