Tenzin Chodon
Known as the "Cherrapunji of the South," Agumbe is covered in dense rainforest. Visit Barkana Falls and explore the region's rich reptile biodiversity during the monsoon.
A quieter alternative to Manali, Tirthan Valley is home to the Tirthan River, apple orchards, and pine forests that look even better during the rains.
Located on the Nagaland-Manipur border, Dzükou Valley is known for the rare pink Dzükou Lily, which blooms only during the monsoon season every year.
Set in the Anamalai Hills, Valparai is known for tea plantations and wildlife. You may also spot the Nilgiri Tahr while exploring the region.
This lakeside destination in the Sahyadris is known for waterfalls, forts, and camping. The monsoon brings cooler weather and plenty of flowing water across the region.
Near Darjeeling, Lamahatta is a small eco-village with pine forests and walking trails. The rains turn the landscape greener, making it a peaceful getaway.
Monsoon changes Jawai's rocky landscape with patches of green around the granite hills. It is also one of Rajasthan's best places for leopard sightings.
Known as the "Kashmir of Odisha," Daringbadi has coffee plantations, pine forests, and misty valleys that are especially pleasant to explore during the monsoon.