10 Monsoon Destinations in India

India is blessed with places where you can truly sense the cool gentle winds, light raindrops and that smell of earth. Monsoons in India are truly a rhapsody of bliss, beauty and relief from the scorching summer sun and they are meant to be savoured. It’s no surprise that this season has been immortalized in our folk songs, movies, plays, and ancient texts. Here are a few places we have shortlisted which are perfect monsoon destinations in India: 

1. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
The entire hill station looks fresh. The delightful scent of rain-drenched mud wafts through the trees, rejuvenating your senses. Kodaikanal in this season is dream come true for serious and amateur photographers alike. Here, you have the opportunity to snap up enchanting pictures of mist-covered hills and surrounding landscapes while the sun plays hide and seek with clouds.
How to Reach
Kodaikanal is easily reachable by road. Tamil Nadu State buses, luxury coaches, private taxis ply on the route. Madurai is the nearest airport and railway connection.

2. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
Monsoon is the best time to enjoy a visit as the mountain flowers of every possible shade, bloom after the rain. This valley is a part of the national park where you can reach only after a scenic easy trek. For a wonderful trekking adventure, the Valley of Flowers is also an ideal destination. For the bliss of mountains, spectacular view of unique flowers in multiple shades, it is an amazing destination for a monsoon vacation.
How to reach
Govindghat is the nearest bus stand from the Valley of Flowers. There are two routes to reach Govindghat, one is via Srinagar from Rishikesh, and the alternate route is from Haldwani via Ranikhet to Govindghat. The nearest airport is in Dehradun and the nearest railway is in Rishikesh.

3. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
The second rainiest place on Earth, Cherrapunji is one of the places travellers’ must experience in the monsoon. Forests, farmlands, pastures and houses shine with a healthy glow. Clouds, play a game of hide and seek, engulfing the landscape in a beautiful whiteness, bringing down the visibility to a null. Waterfalls flow in their full strength, Nokhalikai Falls to be the most gorgeous of them all. Explore living root bridges, caves and countless waterfalls. Go for walks while enjoying the rustic beauty of Meghalaya.
How to reach
Cherrapunji is well-connected through the roadways. Shillong is quite near to it and so are Guwahati railway station and the closest airport in Guwahati.

4. Deoria Tal, Uttarakhand
A mixture of mythology and natural beauty make Deoria Tal an enchanting place to visit. Especially during the monsoons when the little lake is brimming with emerald green water. Located about 3 km on an uphill trek from the villages of Mastura and Sari, on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand, this lake is believed to be the bathing places of devas according to the Puranas. It is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch, Yellow Tooth,Kalanag and Kedar Range. On a clear day, you might be lucky enough to catch a captivating reflection of these peaks on the lake waters. Enclosed by thick forests and lush greenery this place is a trekker’s delight. 
How to Reach
One needs to drive to Sari Village from Ukhimath and from Sari Village one can reach Deoria Tal via a trek route of less than 3 km approx. There is no motorable road to Deoria Tal. The trek is a paved path from Sari Village up to Deoria Tal, although it is quite steep at some places. There are many rest houses or shelters on the trek.

5. Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
This high-altitude world within a world in remote Himachal Pradesh is bordered by Ladakh in the north, Tibet to the east, Kinnaur to the southeast, and the Kullu Valley to the south. It's only accessible from May to October, most conveniently from Manali. All kinds of activities are possible there, from yak safaris to volunteering in villages.
How to Reach
Remotely placed, it doesn’t have its own railway station or airport but it is still easily accessible via well-connected by road to the other cities and the adjoining states from, Kullu Airport at Bhuntar, Kullu is the nearest Airport and Joginder Nagar railway station & Shimla railway station are the closest railway stations. 

6. Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 
It is the perfect getaway to enjoy the magic of the monsoons. The season of rains turns this otherwise dry corner of Malwa plateau into the greenest and the most romantic spots on earth. The Betwa River is revived by rain and the town settled on its banks is blessed with picturesque scenery of lush greenery, rolling hills, and serene bliss. Not just charming scenery, historical forts, places, temples, monuments, memorials, and heritage re-create the nostalgia of its golden period. Freshly washed, the buildings and the town simple look divine. If you are in love with rains, Orchha is one of the spectacular destinations to visit during monsoon. 
How to reach
Orchha is easily accessible from anywhere in Madhya Pradesh. The nearest airport is in Gwalior, and the nearest railway station is in Jhansi.

7. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A group of nearly 570 islands, this exotic location has amazing wildlife, thrilling water sports in Andaman, pristine silver sand beaches, mountains, breathtaking natural beauty and tribal tour. This place will never cease to amaze you and you are sure to fall in love with its incredible beauty. it has to be a must on your list of best monsoon destinations in India.
How to reach 
Regular passenger ship services are available from Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam. There is a direct or connecting flight to Port Blair airport which is the capital city.

8. Coorg, Karnataka
Known for its dense forest cover, it also serves as a biodiversity hotspot showcasing a wide variety of flora and fauna. This romantic destination offers enchanting waterfalls, lakes, vast coffee plantations, and delicious cuisines to treat your taste buds.
How to reach
It is easily accessible from Bangalore via road if you are planning to go on a road trip. The nearest airports are Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore. Coorg doesn’t have a station by itself but the nearest railway stations are Mysore, Mangalore, and Hassan.

9. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
The only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is a lush oasis. Inviting tourist to the green lap of the Aravalis, Mount Abu has a plethora of blessings. Washed in the rains, the white-marbled Dilwara Temples look enchanting. Guru Shikhar, the highest point in Mount Abu has a number of interesting temples and amazing views to offer. Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, temples, gardens and the markets of the town are unmissable delights. An excursion to Achalgarh, ruins of the Mewar Dynasty on a rainy day is simply amazing. 
How to reach
Mount Abu is easily accessible from not only Delhi, Rajasthan but also from Gujarat. The closest railway station is in the city itself. The nearest domestic airport is in Udaipur. Nearest International Air terminal lies in Ahmedabad city.

10. Munnar, Kerala
Munnar is truly a paradise in God’s own country. With silvery mist, incredibly vast tea gardens, lush green hills, romantic atmosphere and pleasant climate, this hill station is truly one of the favourite tourist places in India during monsoons. Spot some exquisite wildlife at Anamudi which is also the highest peak in the western ghats, enjoy some nature walk at beautiful lakes in Devikulam and visit the Attukal waterfalls.
How to reach
It is at a short distance from Cochin via road if you take the NH49. The nearest railway station is Aluva and Ernakulam which are the major cities in Kerala. The nearest airport is Cochin and Madurai International Airport.