Photos: Offbeat places to experience the best monsoons in India

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das

Updated On Sept 09, 2021 02:17 pm IST

People living in the plains desperately wait for the monsoons to travel to scenic locations and spend sometime away from the heat. Not everyone likes to visit crowded tourist destinations, some just want to enjoy the quietness of a place and the lush green mountains.

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If you are someone who loves travelling to offbeat places then here are a few must-visit monsoon locations you need to go to this rainy season.(Instagram)

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If you are someone who loves travelling to offbeat places then here are a few must-visit monsoon locations you need to go to this rainy season.(Instagram)

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Mawsynramm, Meghalaya: The wettest place on earth, Mawsynramm, is 54km from Shillong and 148km from Guwahati. You can visit the misty village of Laitkynsew and the Nohkalikai Falls.(Instagram/@ourguestdiary)

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Mawsynramm, Meghalaya: The wettest place on earth, Mawsynramm, is 54km from Shillong and 148km from Guwahati. You can visit the misty village of Laitkynsew and the Nohkalikai Falls.(Instagram/@ourguestdiary)

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Sonkhaliya, Rajasthan: This place in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan has a dedicated land for endangered birds, like the Florican. The female florican is known for their mating dance which they display during the monsoon season. (Instagram/@dalvishashank)

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Sonkhaliya, Rajasthan: This place in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan has a dedicated land for endangered birds, like the Florican. The female florican is known for their mating dance which they display during the monsoon season. (Instagram/@dalvishashank)

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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand: This picturesque location in Uttarakhand attracts several tourists throughout the year, especially during the blossoming season. In 2005, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The best time to visit this place is during the rainy season, especially between July to early September. (Instagram/@thetripperstours)

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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand: This picturesque location in Uttarakhand attracts several tourists throughout the year, especially during the blossoming season. In 2005, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The best time to visit this place is during the rainy season, especially between July to early September. (Instagram/@thetripperstours)

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Mandu, Madhya Pradesh: If you are ooking for a romantic monsoon experience then this is the place to be with your significant other. Don't forget to visit the Jahaz Mahal which is situated between two artificial lakes.(Instagram/@mpheartofindia)

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Mandu, Madhya Pradesh: If you are ooking for a romantic monsoon experience then this is the place to be with your significant other. Don't forget to visit the Jahaz Mahal which is situated between two artificial lakes.(Instagram/@mpheartofindia)

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Chorla Ghats in Goa/Karnataka/Maharashtra: Located on the intersection of the borders of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, Chorla Ghat is a part of the Western Ghats in the Sahyadri mountain range. If you want to experience monsoons here then the best time to visit is between late August to end of September. (Instagram/@goawow)

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Chorla Ghats in Goa/Karnataka/Maharashtra: Located on the intersection of the borders of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, Chorla Ghat is a part of the Western Ghats in the Sahyadri mountain range. If you want to experience monsoons here then the best time to visit is between late August to end of September. (Instagram/@goawow)

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Dudhsagar waterfall, Goa/Karnataka: Dudhsagar which translates as “Ocean of Milk,” is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Karnataka during the monsoons. (Instagram/@backpackers_united_)

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Dudhsagar waterfall, Goa/Karnataka: Dudhsagar which translates as “Ocean of Milk,” is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Karnataka during the monsoons. (Instagram/@backpackers_united_)

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