Rains have magical charm in India. Monsoon is one of the best times of the year to experience the beauty of nature when it’s fully on peak. Gushing waterfalls, green meadows, refreshing lakes and rivers all are treating your eyes. Here are 5 spectacular monsoon places which offers heavenly experience when explored during monsoon.
1. Coorg, Karnataka
Coorg is known as “Scotland of India”. One of the most beautiful monsoon destination in India. It is popular for its coffee plantation, trekking, adventures and for honeymoon. Coorg is one of those hill stations in Karnataka that offers overwhelming sights of exotic natural beauty with gushing waterfalls, lakes and local cuisine. It is well known for its spectacular scenery and green meadows, spices and coffee plantations. This place is ideal for everyone whether you are a thrill seeker, a foodie, close to nature and a tranquillity seeker.
2. Lonavala, Maharashtra
Lonavala is one of the twin hill stations located to each other, the other being Khandala. Popular hill station in western Maharashtra, often called the “Jewel of Sahyadri” and the “City of Caves”. You can enjoy historical sites, moderate treks, religious places and beautiful sunset points and valleys which create more charm to you in monsoon. Lonavala is a popular gateway for people of Pune and Mumbai. Lonavala is also famous for Chikki, a sweet snack made out of nuts and jaggery. So If you are a nature addict then this place is made for you.
3. Shillong, Meghalaya
One of the top travel destinations in northeast India also known as the “Scotland of the East”. Famous for breath taking greenery, heavy rainfall, caves, tallest waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and amazing people with enriched culture of the khasis. Shillong is also famous for the music capital of India. Many music events keep happening throughout the year. Shillong is a hill station and the capital of Meghalaya and the only hill station in the country that is accessible from all directions.
4. Valley of flowers, Uttarakhand
“Phoolon ki ghati” a must visit place during monsoon. This eye treating place is heavenly beautiful in monsoon as you will find rich flora and fauna here that’s why this place got the title of “Centre of plant diversity”. While traveling to this place don’t forget to take some blessings from world’s highest gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib, the most sacred place in Himalayas. The trek of Valley of flowers is a moderate trek while Shri Hemkund Sahib trek is challenging.
5. Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu
Known as the “Princess of hill station”. kodaikanal is a popular destination for adventure seekers and for honeymoon. Famous for its rich flora. This is the most beautiful destination in the south India due to its breathtakingly views. This is also known as the “Gift of God” because of its gifted lakes and rolling hills. Kodaikanal is indeed the place to be in to make dreams come true. The scenic beauty of Kodaikanal never ceases to amaze travellers. So, If you are in love with nature and want less crowded places then go for this monsoon place.
Tips
So these are the top explored destinations during monsoon. keep in mind some precautions while traveling to any place
- While going to these places make sure you are aware of the place and its weather and traveling conditions.
- Stay light when you are going for trekking and do not trek alone is the top most priority.
