Top 10 places to visit in monsoon in India

1. Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in the state of Uttarakhand. This is also in UNESCO world heritage site since 2004. This beautiful place is known for its charming meadows of alpine flowers and the variety of flora. Getting to the Valley of Flowers requires a trek of about 17 km. The entry in the park is allowed only after sunrise and just up till sunset. Valley of Flower is one of the best places to visit in monsoon as for the rest of the year; this area is covered with snow. In the monsoon season, the valley is filled with colorful flowers which enhance the beauty of this valley. Top places to visit in Valley of flowers are

Valley of Flowers National Park
Hemkund Sahib
Nanda Devi National Park
Pushpawati River

2. Ladakh

Ladakh is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. India tour is never complete without a tour to Ladakh because Ladakh provides the most scenic views of nature in India. Here you can see beautiful lakes, Monastery, cold desert and enjoy a lot of adventures activities like camel safari, yak safari, cycling, paragliding, river rafting etc. Top places to visit in Ladakh are

Pangong Lake
Tso Moriri
Royal Leh Palace
Zanskar valley
Magnetic Hill
Nubra valley
Shanti Stupa
Kargil
Khardung La
Lamayuru Monastery

3. Spiti Valley

The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya Mountains in the north-eastern part of Himachal Pradesh. Lahaul and Spiti is a major tourist attraction because of various high mountain passes, monasteries, and various high altitude treks. Top places to visit in Spiti valley are

Key Gompa (Key Monastery)
Dhankar Gompa
Pin Valley National Park
Tabo Monastery
Kunzum Pass
Chandratal

4. Shillong

Shillong is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya. Shillong is one the most beautiful and famous tourist places in the North-East of India. Monsoon is the best time to visit Shillong because it’s a place of various waterfall and lakes. Top places to visit in Shillong are

Elephant Falls
Ward's Lake
Shillong Peak
Umiam Lake
Kodaikanal
All Saints Church
Golf course

5. Goa

Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. Goa in the monsoon season has much to offer. You can enjoy festivals, waterfalls, spice plantations and wildlife sanctuaries. Top places to visit in Goa along with beaches are

Mollem National Park
The Dudhsagar Falls
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Forts: Tiracol Fort, Alorna Fort, Chapora Fort, Fort Aguada, Nanaz Fort, Rivina Fort, Cabo Da Rama Fort
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

6. Coorg

Coorg (also called Kodagu) is located in the southwest part of Karnataka. Coorg is one of India’s famous travel destination and has been called the Scotland of India by the British and also called as the Kashmir of South India. Coorg’s natural beauty, culture, and the food is the major attraction which attracts people from all over the world. Top places to visit in Coorg are

Barapole River
Mallalli Falls
Omkareshwara Temple
Raja’s Seat
Abbi Falls
Iruppu Falls
Chelavara Falls
Tadiandamol Trek
Pushpagiri Trek
Brahmagiri Hill Trek

7. Munnar

Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district in Kerala. Unending expanse of tea plantations, forests, hill ranges and valleys makes these places unique. Munnar is the one of the most popular tourist places in south India. Top places to visit in Munnar are

Kundala Lake
Top Station
Echo Point
Rajamalai
Tea Museum
Attukad Waterfalls
Tea Plantations
Lakkom Water Falls

8. Andaman Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is major tourism hub with exotic-looking beaches and pristine islands. Top places to visit in Andaman Nicobar are

Bharatpur Beach
Cellular Jail
Limestone Caves
Radhanagar Beach
Viper Island
The Great Nicobar Island

9. Lonavala

Lonavala is a town and a hill station in Pune district in the Indian State of Maharashtra. These hill stations are most popular getaway spots for people from Mumbai and Pune. In monsoon, this place looks like heaven. Top places to visit in Lonavala are

Lohagad Fort
Tikona Fort
Pawna Lake
Karla Caves
Bhaja Caves
Rajmachi wildlife sanctuary
Tiger Point
Tungarli Lake
Ekvira Devi Temple

10. Mandu

Mandu or Mandavgad is a ruined city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh. Mandu is famous for a large number of palaces, mosques, Jain temples of the 14th century and other buildings. During monsoons, when old buildings of the fort get mirrored in the lakes, Mandu is considered one of the most romantic historical sites in India. Top places to visit in Mandu are