Top 10 romantic destinations to enjoy the rains

India is a land of copious monsoon that people eagerly awaits. June to September is the monsoon season in India. The beginning of June brings relief from the scorching sun. The cool breeze and the comely showers herald the magic of monsoon.

Getting soaked in the rain is a romantic experience which very few can resist, especially the youth. These are a few getaways that you cannot afford to miss:

 

Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal a beautiful state in the Himalayan region comes alive during monsoon season. The most popular monsoon attraction here is the Valley of Flowers which is a stunning landscape. The valley is in full swing and resembles a colourful carpet laid between the hills. The bright colours, green hills, foggy clouds, mystic aroma makes it a perfect place to visit in India during monsoon.

 

Munnar

Munnar is Kerala’s best and most popular travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers. This picturesque hill station is apt to visit during monsoons when Munnar really looks lush green, with silvery mist surrounding them and a welcoming pleasant cool weather. If one desires to drive through the rain through the long winding dark roads then this is the place to be!

 

Lonavla

Lonalvala is the most popular weekend getaway. This tiny hill station is a favourite monsoon picnic spot for Mumbaikars and Puneits which is located in the western ghats of Maharashtra. It is famous for its hills and valleys and one can see numerous waterfalls during rainy season which enhances the beauty of this place. 

 

Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji is perhaps the only place in India, which has just one season throughout the year: monsoon. The rainfall varies from heavy to medium to light, but there is no month without rain. Another surprising fact about Cherrapunji is that it rains mostly at night. Cherrapunji is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya. The most attracting this here are the living bridges of Cherrapunji. These bridges are actually made by tree roots.

 

Leh-Ladakh

Leh and Ladakh are situated amidst the immense greenery of the alpine and surrounded by 2 of the world’s highest mountains on either side. Tourists throng to Leh-Ladakh during monsoon since it becomes accessible via road as the snow melts down. You are sure to witness incredible sightseeing of dry planes and stark mountains dotted with colourful Buddhist monasteries.

 

Goa

Visiting Goa during the rainy season is simply magical and splendid beauty of Goa in monsoon is worth a visit. The real beauty and grandeur of Goa is at its height during the rainy season. The mesmerizing sight of the gigantic ocean on one side and the ghats on the other side become divine in terms of scenic beauty. Goa in the monsoons has all the elements of a dreamy, misty, green vacation with peace and solitude in just the right measure.

 

Shillong

Many people prefer Shilliong during monsoons to witness its eternal beauty which is hard to find elsewhere. The Climate of Shillong is mild and better than other areas and it can be seen at its best in the rainy season because the streets are clean and fresh and the waterfalls are at their full glory. This place greets you with Cascading waterfalls, cheerful women, low lying clouds, soothing winds and lush green forests.

 

Coorg

Coorg is at its best during the monsoon and the most romantic place in Karnataka to visit. There is something unique about this place that tempts travelers you to visit Coorg back and again during monsoons. Climate is cold in monsoon and the breathtaking sites of the valley, soft mist, lush green landscapes, rumbling sounds of rivers and waterfalls, cascading rivers will leave a lasting memory.

 

Alleppey

If you love heavy rains, then Alleppey is the best place to visit in India. Monsoon is the season when the backwaters are in full swing and it is the time for snake boats to rumble them. The mystic aroma of wet soil, drenched trees, foggy walkways and soggy surroundings will take your heart away.

 

Shoja

Just 69 kilometers from Kullu and 5 km from the Jalori Pass lies the breathtakingly beautiful yet undiscovered Shoja in Himachal Pradesh. It`s a great place to chase away the monsoon blues. Unending slopes of emerald forests, thickly wooded mountainside, snow-clad Himalayan ranges in the distant horizon- nature is at its best in this small hamlet located in the Seraj valley. Enjoy the walks here in the forests and meadows, just after a fresh drizzle.