The top 5 Destinations - Monsoon Vacation in India

"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow." - Jerry Chin. Where in some parts of India people enjoy monsoon throughout the year, in other parts it appears during the month of June and July. A rainy walk amid the washed out lawns and gardens in a place which is celestial in every respect, truly strings up the feeling of romanticism in every heart. There are various places in the country which are ideal for spending a monsoon vacation in India. These monsoon destinations in India are spread across the length and breadth of the country from the north to the south and from the east to the west. These destinations give the travelers a host of choices to chose their best one and enjoy the holidays in the most pampering way. The following are the top 5 monsoon destinations in India which can turn this rainy holiday in a merriment time for the distant travelers.

Meghalaya  Tours  

Meghalaya- As the name suggests the state of Meghalaya in the north-eastern region of India is truly a home to the cottony clouds. Cherapunji in the Meghalaya is a rain forest famous worldwide as the rainiest region in the world. The entire state of Meghalaya is surrounded by the green landscapes which create a virgin beauty of the state. While you are in this state, don’t miss to get a roam to the beautiful Elephant Falls which is just less than an hour’s drive from the state capital Shillong. During the rainy season, it seems that the clouds come down to the earth which certainly is a bewitching moment that every pious soul wants to treasure.

Morning -Lonavla

Lonavla- One of the most popular hill stations in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Lonavla is popularized mostly in the Bollywood film industry as a romantic destination. It shares proximity with Pune and Mumbai which are just at a few hours’ drive from Lonavla. It has some of the most charismatic natural beauty at places like Valvan Dam, Lonavla Lake, Tiger’s Leap and Karla Caves, a Buddhist monk shrine of the 2^nd century BC. It is also important town on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. During the monsoon, the surrounding landscape comes alive when the rain drops wash away everything and make it look fresh and rejuvenated. Out of the din and hustle-bustle of city life, it is also ideal for a tranquil weekend spend amid the virgin beauty of nature.

Shilling Rafting -Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand- A state located in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a true blessing of the Mother Nature. One of the best destinations for a monsoon holiday in India is the Valley of Flowers National Park situated in Uttarakhanad. It is highly diverse and rich with various kinds of endangered species of flora and fauna that includes Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, brown deer and blue sheep. The rugged terrains of Nanda Devi National Park, situated in the east of Valley of Flowers National Park complement its gentle landscape and mount its charm to its zenith. Rainy season brings new life to this majestic place where to enjoy a monsoon vacation in India is a once in a lifetime experience.

Goa Beach

Goa- Another ideal destination for spending a marvelous monsoon holiday in India is the ‘Pearl of Orient’ Goa. The far stretched shoreline alongside the Arabian Ocean creates a romantic charm in the heart of the travelers as the monsoon appears this land. There are host of luxury resorts in Goa which will host you with utmost care and warmth of hospitality while you enjoy a pampering monsoon holiday in these hotels. While in Goa, you can also witness the rich heritage of this land by visiting different churches, temples and historical monuments. The sea food varieties and local beverages of Goa are two of the prime reason people visiting this state from the far corners of the world.

Rajasthan- The world know about the colorful culture and tradition of the state of Rajasthan, but this is not a well known fact that with the first rain drops, this colorful state unfolds its heavenly beauty. One of the must visit destinations in Rajasthan during monsoon is Udaipur where sky scrapping Aravali Hills and lakes surrounds the entire land. Known as the ‘Venice of East’, this romantic city becomes more seductive and appealing as the clouds cover the bowl shaped sky. Apart from visiting the various destinations, a boat ride in the lake Pichola is a must to do in Udaipur.

Monsoon is all about enjoying the sprinkles of rain water on your face and experiencing the best of nature as this time the natural world unfolds its true beauty and charm. Thus, this season plan a monsoon vacation in India and explore the virgin beauty of nature and landscape in some of the most beguiling destinations in the country.