Monsoon winds are very capricious. Monsoon showers come every year and make the beauty of nature more beautiful. The pleasure of traveling in this season is different. Although there are many places in India where people can visit, there are some niche places to visit in monsoon, where you can enjoy the showers of rain freely. Here is a list of beautiful places to visit in monsoon, which is the best time to visit till September.
Let's know about the beautiful places which give double the pleasure of monsoon shower apart from the well-known places, where going during the rainy season will be a better option.
Wayanad, Kerala
Kerala exudes a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The weather of Wayanad city of Kerala becomes breathtaking in monsoon. This place is surrounded by resort coffee and spice gardens. The sanctuary here is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Banasur Sagar is the largest dam in India. The biggest waterfall here is Meenmutty, which can be enjoyed. Avoid traveling to Kuruvadweep in the rain. Wayanad is 65 kms from Kozhikode.
Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
India's first 100% organic single-origin coffee grown in Araku Valley. One can come here in the rain to get a taste of history and culture along with hot coffee. The Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh is surrounded by lush green forests, where the Chaprai or Dumbriguda Falls is a spectacular sight to behold during the monsoons. One can visit Padmapuram Botanical Garden, and Borra Caves to see Golden Gecko. It is one of the largest and deepest caves in India. Araku Valley is 120 kilometers from Visakhapatnam, which is easily accessible by bus or car.
Mawsynram, Meghalaya
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is said to be the rainiest place, however, Mawsynram has now been declared as the rainiest place in the world. Mawsynram has waterfalls like Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters, during the rainy season these waterfalls increase in intensity and are a sight to behold. You can enjoy zip lining in the monsoon. One can visit the Mazimbuin Cave, which houses stalagmites and a Shivalinga. The double-decker Living Root Bridge offers magical views. It can be reached by driving 98 km from Shillong.
Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Orchha city of Madhya Pradesh is an example of the historical architecture of the sixteenth century. There are three palaces in the fort complex. The Raja Mahal houses the temple of Rama, the king of Ayodhya, which takes tourists through the religious story. One can visit the sanctuary near the Betwa River, where species of local and migratory birds will be seen. Orchha is at a distance of 112 km from Gwalior, which is easily accessible by road.
Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra
The greenery of Malshej Ghat, located on this hillock of the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, makes for a soothing view in the monsoons. There is a man-made lake at this place, on the banks of which pink flamingos will be seen. One can also visit this place to enjoy trekking, biking, and historical places. Here you will get to visit Harishchandragad Fort, Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and Lenyadri Vinayak Temple built inside ancient Buddhist caves.
Malshej Ghat is at a distance of 126 km from Mumbai and 129 km from Pune, which can be reached by road. You can travel by car or bus.
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