The monsoon season is perfect for experiencing nature and its endless beauty. Rains might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but those who love them would love a monsoon getaway. Taking a break from your busy lives, you can pick any of the amazing places for a trip. Here are the perfect monsoon getaways for you:
Mangar Bani
Mangar Bani, located in the Faridabad district, is a wonderful dense forest brimming with varied flora and fauna. Monsoon season is the best time to visit this place to see its beauty to the fullest form. The lush green trees and the colorful butterflies like the silver line butterfly make an unforgettable view. This season is also the best for birdwatching, with many flocks of birds coming to this forest. With nature’s beauty and the calm surroundings, you will find tranquillity here. The forest is around 1.6 km away from The LaLiT Mangar, the best hotel in Faridabad with impeccable hospitality. With their “Tour Experiences”, you can cycle around the valley and get guided tours.
Coorg
A stunning hill station in Karnataka, Coorg is known as the “Scotland of India”. The spread of greenery, surrounding hills, and coffee plantations make this a must-visit place. Coorg is also blessed with waterfalls like the Abbey Falls in the Kodagu district. Kaveri river’s water makes up these breath-taking waterfalls. The rains make the view even more amazing. River Kaveri has coracle rides where coracles are round boats. Enjoy these rides while admiring the view around you. If you are up for adventure sports, go river rafting in the Barapole River. Monsoon season makes it more challenging than usual but also more exciting. Apart from nature, Coorg also has cultural appeal, with Bylakuppe having the second largest Tibetan settlement in the country. Visit the Golden Temple, also called Namdroling Monastery, for its Tibetan-style architecture and the Tibetan new year festival, Losar.
Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
Cherrapunji, known locally as Sohra, is in the southern parts of the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya. Known for its abundant rainfall, Cherrapunji is a great monsoon getaway. It rains for eight months in a year. You can enjoy the picturesque views throughout your trip. Visit the beautiful Nohkalikai Falls located in the East Khasi hills. They are India’s third-highest waterfalls. The Double Decker Living Root Bridge is another marvel. It is a man-made bridge made by the tribes of Khasi using roots in a way that they form a bridge. They get stronger with time which makes them even more impressive.
Lansdowne
Lansdowne is one of the best holiday places near Delhi for a monsoon getaway. You will find nature in its brightest and purest form, which is best if you are a nature enthusiast. Lying close to the Himalayas, you can see the beautiful mountains with tufts of white clouds. The rich greenery, pine and oak trees, and dense flowering bushes make it a mesmerizing view, especially in the monsoon. The place also has ponds and a lake. The best way to enjoy this place is to explore it on foot. Take walks through the green expanse and take in the surrounding view while exploring old churches and temples.
Have a fantastic trip to any of these places!
