5 Most Attractive Monsoon Destinations in India

Monsoon is an ideal season in India where hills and mountains get carpeted with lush greenery, the lakes overflow with sparkling water, and the beautiful waterfall sceneries. It is an excellent time for planning holidays in India with some very spectacular monsoon destinations and is surely a lifetime experience as the exotic locations leave you spellbound with its beauty.

Trawell.in presents a list of popular places to visit in monsoon in India here.

Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

Popularly referred as Queen of Hill Stations, Mahabaleshwar is an enchanting hill station in Maharashtra. At an altitude of 1,353 m in the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar is one of stunning hill stations in Maharashtra and also one of the top monsoon destinations in India. The hill station is the source of the Krishna River that flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This pretty hill station offers panoramic views of the plains with the imposing sloppy peaks and surrounding woods.

Mahabaleshwar attracts large number of tourists for its lovely views, beautiful landscapes and pleasant weather. Mahabaleshwar Tourism is a blend of forts, temples, lakes, and many more. Pratapgad Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Falls, Tapola, Panchgani are some important places to visit in Mahabaleshwar. There are several viewpoints that are strategically located to capture the panoramic views created by the mountains and deep valleys. Arthur’s Seat, Wilson Point, Kate’s Point & Elephant head Point, Connaught Peak and Bombay Point are some popular viewpoints.

Lonavala, Maharashtra

Lonavala is one of the enchanting hill stations in Pune district of Maharashtra. Situated at an elevation of 625 m above sea level in the Sahyadri Mountains, Lonavala separates the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan Coast. Lonavala and Khandala are the twin hill stations located near to each other and are very famous monsoon getaways near Pune and Mumbai. Lord Elphinstone, the then Governor of the Bombay Presidency, developed Lonavala along with Khandala in 1871.

Lonavala Tourism is a mix of historical forts, caves, gushing waterfalls and scenic hills. Lohagad Fort, Rajmachi Point, Karla Caves, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tiger’s Leap, Bhaja Caves, Rajmachi Fort, Bhushi Dam, Korigad Fort, Kune Waterfalls, Tikona Fort, Bedsa Caves, Visapur Fort and Tung Fort are some of the famous places to visit in Lonavala. July – October is the best time to visit Lonavala and Khandala when the scenic spots become lush green and the waterfalls are in full flow.

Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg or Kodagu is a hill district in Karnataka and Madikeri is its headquarters. Situated at an altitude of 1525 m, Coorg is one of the most famous hill stations around Bangalore and also one of the best monsoon destinations in India. The beautiful nature and gorgeous waterfalls of Coorg come alive in rainy season, between June and September. Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls & Mallali Falls are the must visit tourist attractions in monsoon season. The famous trekking trails of Coorg like Tadiyandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri are at their best in this season.

One of the places with highest rainfall in India, Coorg Tourism is blessed with numerous attractions like Raja’s seat, Golden Temple at Bylakuppe, Bagamandala and Dubare. The famous Cauvery River is originated at Talacauvery, Coorg. Coorg is also rich in wildlife in the form of Pushpagiri Sanctuary, Brahmagiri Sanctuary and Nagarhole National Park. Elephant rides at Dubare Elephant camp and white water rafting in Upper Barapole River are other popular things to do in Madikeri.

Jog Falls, Karnataka

Jog Falls, situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka, is one of the highest plunge waterfalls and also among the best waterfalls in India. Also known as Jogada Gundi, Gerusoppe Falls, and Gerusoppa Falls, this falls, formed over the Sharavathi River, is falling from a height of 253 m (830 feet) over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, 253 m deep. The water comes down in four distinct falls known as Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket and these four cascades merge to form the huge waterfall. Jog Falls can be seen in full form in rainy season and is one of the top monsoon destinations in India.

Jog falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Karnataka and also one of the popular tourist places in Karnataka. There is a viewpoint near parking area which also has few shops available. A narrow path from viewpoint leads to bottom of the falls. The walk is steep & little difficult and ittakes 45 minutes one way. The view is amazing from the bottom and the showering sizzles of the falls at bottom are really worth the effort. However, the path is slippery and little dangerous during peak monsoons. Some major attractions near Jog Falls are Kudumari Waterfalls, Unchalli Falls, Koosalli Waterfalls, Bennehole Falls and Murudeshwar.

Athirapally Falls, KeralaAthirapally Waterfalls is the most popular waterfalls located in Thrissur district of Kerala. It is considered as one of the best waterfalls in India and also one of the top tourist places in Kerala state. The waterfall cascades down from a height of 80 feet through several parallel streams offering a great scenic beauty. This magnificent waterfall is formed on Chalakudy River and in monsoon season, the water gets strength and all the streams join together and appear like Niagara Falls. This is the biggest waterfalls in Kerala and one of the top places to visit in Kerala during rainy season.

One can reach top of the falls with about 15 min walk from the falls entrance. It offers spectacular views of the Sholayar hills and a unique view of the waterfalls from the top. Swimming is possible at the bottom of the falls. The Vazhachal Waterfalls, Chapra Falls, Anakkayam, Sholayar Dam, Valparai and Malayattur Wildlife Sanctuary are the nearest tourist attractions to Athirapally. It also offers adventure activities like river rafting, trekking, etc.