Monsoon means clogged roads, filled potholes and kilometres-long traffic jams in cities. In many parts of India, rains also bring floods, making it difficult for natives to make a living and tourists to explore the water-covered terrains.
While places like Goa, Udaipur, Coorg, and Mount Abu are popular during monsoon, we bring here offbeat destinations in India that would make your next holiday memorable.
Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
Flaunting natural beauty, Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful destination to visit during the rainy season. The weather remains pleasant between March to October. It starts experiencing snow in November.
The valley is the cultural heritage site for the Apatani tribe. They cultivate wet rice and have an extensive system of agriculture that uses no machines or animals. Their sustainable social forestry system has got the valley included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Places to visit around here include Kile Pakho, Tarin Fish Farm, Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pine Grove.
Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Located in Uttarakhand, Ranikhet is another lush green hill station you can visit during the rainy season. It offers a majestic view of the snow-capped Himalayas and is a perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts. You can go trekking here.
It receives medium rainfall, and the weather does not exceed the 20°C mark. Places to visit around here include Bhalu Dam, Rani Jheel Road, Mankameshwar Temple, Ashiyana Park, and Majkhali.
Lonar, Maharashtra
Lonar is named after Lonar Lake, a national geo-heritage site, located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is believed that a meteor struck the Earth here around 52,000 years ago and created the lake. It is a unique saline soda lake that many scientists around the globe study.
The destination is also famous for Buddhist religious spots and is worth exploring during the rainy season. If you get time, you can visit the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Hills surrounding the lake have hiking trails. You can also visit nearby temples, including Daitya Sudan known for carvings similar to the famous Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh.
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Panshet, Maharashtra
Panshet is a quaint place in Maharashtra. It is perfect for a weekend getaway for people living in Pune and Mumbai (24 Hours Around Mumbai). Located on the banks of the Ambi river, it offers a picturesque view and helps you escape the hustle and bustle of a city.
Cool winds and the rain elevate the charm of the destination. You can visit Varasgaon Dam, Shirkai Devi Temple, Panshet backwaters, Nilkantheshwar Mandir and Pabe Ghat Viewing Point.
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Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is located near the Betwa river. It is a part of the dry Malwa plateau, however, monsoon makes it appear beautiful. You can add a visit to Chhatris Cenotaphs, Raja Mahal, Orchha Fort, Chaturbhuj Temple, Lakshmi Temple, Orchha Adventure, Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary and Jahangir Mahal to your itinerary.
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