Best Places to Visit in India in Monsoon Season

Rain rain go away, come again another day. This popular nursery rhyme does not hold true at least for the Indian subcontinent. In the bygone era, when there was no sign of a downpour for many months, people used to worship the rain god for showering his mercy on the parched and dry lands. And when it did come, there was a sense of relief and respite from the scorching heat of the blazing Sun.Monsoon is always a wonderful time. The wet and foggy mornings, dark clouds and drizzles make the place, a fairyland. India is a tropical land. The summers are hot and the rainy season has moderate to heavy rainfall. This is the time when plants start to grow and flourish giving a green shade to mountains and plains. The water bodies will be filled with water and ready for water related activities. Not all places are good with rain during India Tour. Here are the 15 Best Places to Visit in India during Monsoon Season:1. Munnar Munnar is a hill station in Kerala. As a whole, Kerala will be very beautiful during winter with water filled backwaters, cool climate, green mountains and it is also the right time for Spa and Ayurvedic massages and other treatments. The best of Kerala is Munnar in monsoon. The hill station is packed with terrace farming and plantations. They will flourish during rainy season giving you ample amount of places to trek or for romantic strolls.The flowering plants will be at its bloom and you can enjoy the beauty without worrying about the sun. The roads might be little wet but the drizzles will be soft giving a romantic touch to every place in this hill station. The best activity during monsoon in Munnar is a romantic walk in a coffee plantation during a mild rainy morning or evening.2. Jim Corbett Jim Corbett is a small place in Uttarakhand. It is about 6 hours away from Delhi. This place is known for the national park. It is a common thought that the park is closed during monsoon season because it is breeding time. Not the whole park is closed. The Jhirna Zone is always open. Since it is the breeding time, you can see a lot of animals with their cubs. The cubs playing in rain is a wonderful sight that no words can explain.Rafting is possible in Jim Corbett during monsoon season. You can either choose jeep safari or elephant safari. The most common option is elephant safari during monsoon season. It is also easy to spot boars and antelopes during monsoon season. The best activity during monsoon in Jim Corbett is rafting inside the national park.3. Udaipur Udaipur, the city of lakes is snuggled between Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. During monsoons, the beauty of the city is increased manifold as the low lying dark clouds form a blanket over the skies and the blowing of cool breeze makes the place cool and comfortable. The five lakes are the lifeline of the city and as water is filled to the brim, the whole ambience of the place become calm and beautiful. Besides the lakes, the giant forts, tranquil temples and rich culture of the place casts a magic spell on the tourists.4. Bishnupur Bishnupur is located in West Bengal. It is about 150 km away from Kolkata. It is a place for those who love art and crafts. You can find a lot of terracotta sculptures and temples. During monsoon season, the rain will wash the terracotta sculptures and they will be very bright orange in colour and a mild aroma of clay can be found. The place looks very fresh.Moreover, this is the time when the inmates of Bishnupur start weaving Balcuhari silk sarees. You can watch them in action. Many events happen during monsoon season here. The most important monsoon activity in Bishnupur is wandering around Malleshwar Temple in mild drizzle. There are a lot of lodges and mid range hotels for accommodation in Bishnupur town.5. Goa Goa is a land of beaches. During monsoon season, the beaches will be rich and fresh. The Dudhsagar fall is one of the romantic places in Goa. During rainy season, the falls are filled with water and the forests around the falls are greener and fresh. The water will be cold and refreshing.People avoid Goa during monsoon because it might affect the nightlife out there. If you are looking for some adventure time, monsoon is the right time. The best activity in monsoon season in Goa is a trek to the falls and nearby forest in the morning or early evening.