Before The Rains Bid Goodbye, Visit These 8 Places In India

Rooplekha Das

Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Chikmagalur is a scenic late-monsoon escape, with mist-covered coffee estates, lush mountain landscapes, and cascading waterfalls such as Hebbe Falls. Its winding roads and refreshing weather make it ideal for a relaxed getaway.

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Shillong and Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Shillong and Cherrapunji showcase Meghalaya’s dramatic monsoon landscapes before the rains subside. Powerful waterfalls, mist-covered hills, and dense greenery make this one of India’s most spectacular late-monsoon escapes.

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Lonavala, Maharashtra

Lonavala is at its lushest towards the end of the monsoon, when mist blankets the Western Ghats, and waterfalls cascade down verdant slopes. Filled dams, scenic viewpoints and forested valleys add to its charm.

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Goa

Late monsoon is an ideal time to see Goa beyond its beaches, with lush countryside, quieter shores and gushing waterfalls. Dudhsagar Falls is especially spectacular when seasonal rains have filled its streams.

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Udaipur, Rajasthan

The monsoon brings Udaipur’s lakes back to life, while the surrounding Aravalli hills turn lush green. Before the rains recede, explore the city’s palaces, lakeside views and rejuvenated countryside.

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Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg comes alive towards the end of the monsoon, when its coffee plantations are lush, and Abbey Falls flows strongly. Misty hills, dense greenery, and refreshing weather make it perfect for a nature-filled escape.

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Munnar, Kerala

Munnar transforms into an emerald-green retreat during the monsoon, with rolling tea plantations wrapped in mist. As the rains ease, waterfalls swell, and the cool, fresh landscape becomes ideal for a scenic getaway.

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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand

Before the monsoon ends, the Valley of Flowers is at its most vibrant, with alpine blooms carpeting the meadows. Misty mountains, rushing streams and lush green landscapes make this a spectacular late-monsoon escape.

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