A lot of tourists visit India during the summer or dry season, as they believe that the warm weather is more suitable for various locations in the country. But there are also places in India that look better during the monsoon season. In addition to looking better, the locations would also have fewer tourists in rainy months, so you could enjoy visiting various landmarks and tourist spots in those locations without worrying about crowded areas.
The monsoon season in various states of India starts in June and ends in September, and while it is rainy for most of the season, there are particular days that are quite dry and would be suitable for traveling. Before booking flights from Dubai to Chennai and other great places in India, you should definitely check out the weather forecasts on the day you plan to go to the country so that you will be sure that the flight won’t get canceled.
In addition, you should also know which places to actually go to in India if you want to have fun or just to admire some of the best views in the country. To help you in finding where to go, here is a list of the best locations to visit in India during the rainy or monsoon season.
Madikeri (Karnataka)
Madikeri is arguably one of the best locations to visit in India during the monsoon seasons, as the relatively colder weather when it’s rainy will make it more pleasant for tourists to walk and visit various tourist spots in this town. Madikeri is a hill station town that was located within the Karnataka state in India, and what’s interesting about Madikeri is that it has a rich history, and you can find out more about the history of Madikeri by visiting historical landmarks like Raja’s Seat.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Another great place to visit in India is Chennai, which is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In Chennai, you will be able to see dozens of different tourist attractions, and during the monsoon season, you will have a more comfortable time walking on the streets of the city since the temperature is much lower compared to the one you will experience during the summer. Some of the spots you can visit in Chennai include the Chennai Rail Museum, the Birla Planetarium, Vivekanadar Illam, the Guindy National Park, and the Cholamandal Artists’ Village.
Shillong (Meghalaya)
Many tourists would often visit Shillong during the summer, but what they don’t know is that it is much more peaceful to explore different areas in this hill station during the monsoon season, as there are fewer people on the street and the rain would often enhance the beauty of various places. The waterfalls in Shillong, like the Elephant Falls and the Spread Eagle Falls, are what you should definitely check out, but you should also go on a road trip on the hills surrounding the hill station.
Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Much like a few of the places on this list, visiting Udaipur is hassle-free to do during the monsoon season, when tourist spots in the city are not overcrowded. Most tourists that visit India would say that Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, and if you are going to India, you really should add Udaipur to the list of places you should check out. Udaipur is known for its historic and beautiful buildings, like the City Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, and the Kesariyaji Temple. If you are visiting Udaipur, put in the effort to see most of the tourist spots, as you wouldn’t want to miss not seeing amazing buildings that perfectly preserve the history and culture of Udaipur and India as a whole. When you visit Rajasthan, you may also see people selling dresses and bags embroidered with mirror work. You can learn more about these in our article, How Does Rajasthan’s Mirror Work Illuminate the Art of Indian Embroidery?
Goa (Konkan Region)
Goa is a state that is found within the Konkan region, specifically on the southwestern coast of India. While Goa is mostly known for its beaches, there are other tourist spots in the state that people should definitely visit. Interestingly, Goa has two World Heritage Sites, which are the churches and convents of Old Goa and the Bom Jesus Basilica. During the monsoon season, it may not be safe to swim on the beaches of Goa, so focus your time in the state by visiting historical landmarks instead.
Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)
If you want to visit a very cold location in India, then you should definitely go to Spiti, a cold desert mountain valley found in the northern Indian state called Himachal Pradesh. What’s nice about Spiti is that it is connected to the Himalayas, the long mountain range in Asia that separates the planes of India from the Tibetan Plateau. Because of how close the location is to the Tibetan Plateau, many consider Spiti as “Little Tibet,” and it is also evident in the architecture found in the valley. If you enjoy camping, then you will surely have fun in Spiti, as some areas of the valley are perfect camping spots.
Kutch (Gujarat)
From the cold mountain valley of Spiti, let us now talk about the desert plains of Kutch, a district of the Gujarat state in Western India. In Kutch, you will find many wildlife sanctuaries, like the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, the Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, and the Banni Grasslands Reserve. In addition, there are also popular religious sites in Kutch, including the Koteshwar Temple, the Siyot Caves, and Ashapura Mata Temple. If you want diversity in the locations you want to go to, then you should add Kutch to your list of must-visits in India.
And those are some of the best locations in India that you should try to visit during the monsoon seasons. As we have stated previously, you should check the weather forecasts for specific dates in India so that you will know which day is safe for you to fly to the country. Also, you should book hotel rooms early so that you wouldn’t have to spend time and effort finding available hotels when you are already in India.