Beauty of India in Monsoon

Visiting India in Monsoon

It is understandable that rain and flood thoughts can affect your holiday planning in India, but in reality, you have to avoid traveling to India during the monsoon season. Travel to the parts of India where there is no scorching or rain. In this way, you can enjoy visiting India even during the monsoon season.

The main monsoon season in India lasts from the months of June to September. Although it rains in most of India during these months, there are some remote places in India where you can travel even during the monsoon. Following are some of the best monsoon travel destinations in India:

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Leh Ladakh

Leh and Ladakh is located near the Indus Valley at the farthest corner of northern India. Located at an elevation of 3505 meters above sea level, these destinations are some of the most beautiful places in India.

When you visit this area you will see that it is surrounded by two of the largest mountain ranges in the world and it is surrounded by alpine forest. Like the Shanti Stupa, here are some of the oldest and historical Buddhist monasteries. You can also visit the 800-year-old Kali temple, which has an attractive collection of masks. You can stop on your way to spin a huge prayer wheel. Leh Palace, which was built in the traditional Tibetan style, offers a spectacular view of the city, so be sure to visit this place. Also visit Thiksey Monastery to see the amazing sunset.

The best time to visit Leh and Ladakh is between the months of May and September. The weather is hot during this time as these places do not experience rain like other places in India.

Valley of Flowers National Park

The luminous landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park located in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India comes to life during the monsoon season. This high-altitude Himalayan valley has about 300 different varieties of alpine flowers that you will see as a bright carpet of color in the backdrop of a snow-capped mountain.

This national park is open only from the months of April to October. The best time to visit here is from July to August as during this time the flowers blossom completely after the first monsoon rains. Avoid visiting this place before the month of July as you will not get any flowers during this time.

Goa

Goa state in India has a lot more than the beaches! The place is particularly beautiful during the monsoon season (June to September) as it is during this time that nature flourishes here. The rain brings freshness and romance to Goa and you can taste the traditional taste of this state.

You can visit Molem National Park and Kotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa. The Dudhsagar waterfall and the acclaimed spice plantation at Savo are the best during the monsoons. Take an evening boat cruise from Panaji to the Mandovi River and enjoy the historic character buildings of Goa when you are in Goa.

Periyar National Park

Periyar is one of the most famous national parks in southern India that extends to the banks of a huge artificial lake. The park is known for its magnificent elephants and you can take a 30-minute elephant ride from the forest. The best time to visit this park is during the cooler and drier months of October to February. However, the aroma of moist flora during the monsoon also gives it a special appeal.

Shillong

Popularly known as 'Scotland of East', Shillong is a suitable place of unique natural beauty. Situated in the pine-covered hills, Shillong enjoys good weather conditions throughout the year. During the monsoon, the wind whispers through the magnificent forests here and the ground is full of music and life. Blues and cascading waterfalls will completely blow your senses. For all these reasons, Shillong is a famous monsoon destination in India.

Ranikhet

Nestled at an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level, amidst the charming Kumaon hills, this small city remains the center of its old world charm forever. This region will provide you amazing views of the Himalayas. This will give you an opportunity to enjoy a spectacular walk between the cedar and cedar trees.

Udaipur

Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar in the 16th century. You can enjoy a camel safari here or take a stroll along the pristine lake like Pichola Lake which is surrounded by the Aravalli hills. You can get a great view of the city of Udaipur and enjoy the rain if you visit this place during the monsoon season.

So these are some of the places in India that you can see during the monsoon season. Ask your travel operator to include these destinations in your India tour package.