Monsoon Top 5 Destinations in India To Visit

Well Come to First Travel Guide 

Below are the Top 5 Destination to Visit in Monsoon India.

1. Aleppey (Kerala): 'Gods' Own Country' is beautiful during monsoons. Aleppey blessed with its own share of rains offer tourists a perfect dust-free environment. One can even go on a backwater cruise to explore this place. 

When to visit

Alappuzha's climate is humid and tropical with rain likely throughout the year. Peak travel period is Oct–Feb. The driest, coolest weather happens Dec–Apr. The hottest, most humid time period is Mar–May, and monsoons are possible Jun–Sep. Popular events include the longstanding Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Aug) held on Punnamada Lake, and Mullakkal Chirap (Dec), an elaborate temple festival with an elephant procession.

Travel options: 

1. By Air: The Cochin International Airport, located at a distance of 75 kilometres is the nearest airport to Allepey.
2. By Bus: Kerala State Run Transport Corporation buses connect Alleppey to most major cities in Kerala.
3. By Train.
4. Road/Self Drive.

  2. Udaipur (Rajasthan): Titled as one of 'the most romantic destinations in India', it is one of the best cities to visit during monsoons as it receives less rainfall. Some of the places to look out for are scenic Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.

 Travel options:

1.  By Air. The city has its own domestic airport, which is 22 km away from the centre of the city.
2.  By Train. The local railway station is located inside the city limits. 
   
3.  By Bus. Udaipur bus stand is located inside the city.
4. By Cab / Self Drive.

3. Cherrapunji (Meghalaya): Visiting the second rainiest place on Earth during monsoons is an adventure in itself. Surrounded by forests, farmlands and pastures, this place is divine during monsoons

Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It's known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees. To the northeast, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point overlooks verdant gorges. In the surrounding hills, the Noh-Kalikai, Dain-Thlen and Kynrem waterfalls plunge from forested clifftops. South of town, Mawsmai Cave is illuminated to show its stalagmites.

 Travel options:

1. By Air: Umroi Airport in Shillong is the closest airport to Cherrapunji. However, Shillong is only connected to Kolkata by air. The best way to reach Cherrapunji by air is to take a flight to Guwahati Airport, which is well connected to all major cities in India 
2. By Train: Guwahati Railway Station, which is well connected to the rest of the country, is the closest railway station to Cherrapunji. You can easily hire a taxi or board a bus from here to reach Cherrapunji. Regular trains ply to and from Guwahati Railway Station. 
   
3. By Bus: If you want to travel to Cherrapunji by road, you can take a government-run or private bus to Guwahati bus stand, which is located in Paltan Bazaar near the Guwahati Railway Station. From Guwahati bus stand, you can either board a state-run bus or hire a private taxi or rent a sumo to Cherrapunji. Another option to reach Cherrapunji by road is to board a bus to the inter-city bus stand at Shillong, and then take a cab for Cherrapunji. The government-run inter-city buses ply from Police Bazaar in Shillong. You can also board a private bus from the bus station in Polo grounds. Udaipur bus stand is located inside the city.  

Journey Suggestion: Cherrapunji is connected to Shillong by NH 40 and SH 5. The distance between these two cities is about 54 km, and the commute takes about two hours. Although this is a secluded region, the road conditions in this area are good, ensuring a comfortable journey.



4. Munnar (Kerala): If you are a nature lover, then this place during monsoons is going to be a paradise for you. Surrounded by mountains half covered in mist, this is the perfect monsoon getaway if you are looking for something peaceful

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

 
 Travel options:

1. By Air: Munnar does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometres away by road. From Cochin, you can hire a cab to get to Munnar. The Madurai International Airport is 140 kilometres away from Munnar. In case you de-board at the Madurai International Airport, you can hire a cab or board the state transport or private buses to get to Munnar. 
2. By Train: The nearest railway station from Munnar is at Aluva, which is at a distance of 110 kilometres from Munnar. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 130 kilometres away while the Madurai Railway Station is at a distance of 135 kilometres. From these points, you can either hire a cab or board the state transport or private buses wherever available.
   
3. By Bus: State-run or private buses, plying from various towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, are the best way to get to Munnar by road. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation provides bus services to Munnar from all major cities in Kerala. 
 

5. Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra): It is one of the most romantic places to visit in India during the monsoons. Places to visit here include Venna Lake, Marpo Garden, Pratapgad and Lingamala falls. It is a perfect getaway if you are planning for a short trip

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in India's forested Western Ghats range, South of Mumbai. It features several elevated viewing points, such as Arthur’s Seat. West of here is centuries-old Pratapgad Fort, perched atop a mountain spur. East, Lingmala Waterfall tumbles off a sheer cliff. Colourful boats dot Venna Lake, while 5 rivers meet at Panch Ganga Temple to the north.

  

Travel options:

1. By Air: Mahabaleshwar doesn’t have an airport in the town itself. The nearest airport is in Pune, which is about 120 kilometres away. You can take a taxi or a bus from here to Mahabaleshwar.
2. By Train: While Wathar (60 km) is the nearest railway station from Mahabaleshwar, the most accessible and convenient one would be at Pune. There are plenty of trains going to Pune from Mumbai as well as other major cities across India and you can take a bus or a taxi from Pune to Mahabaleshwar
3. By Bus: There are several buses plying between Mumbai and Mahabaleshwar, which is a distance of about 247 kilometers. You will find both state transport as well as private buses from Mumbai and Pune. If you are going from Mumbai, you can catch the bus from Dadar East, Sion or Vashi. The ride will take you roughly six hours.
4. Road / Self Drive: If you want to drive from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar it will take you about 4 to 5 hours depending on the traffic. You have two options in terms of routes – one is to go from Panvel through Mahad and Poladpur; and the other option is to take the Mumbai -Pune expressway and the highway onwards from Pune to Satara. While the distance from the highway would be about 40 kilometers more but the ride is much better and you would actually reach faster