7 Unpopular Indian Monsoon Destinations

 

In India, the monsoon is a magical change. The sceneries look a lot greener, waterfalls are heard with a new touch of force, and the smell of the wet soil reminds one of nostalgia.

Although more common tourist places such as Munnar, Goa, and Lonavala usually get the maximum coverage during the monsoon months, it is still possible to find some hidden gems that come into life during this season and have not yet been drained by the tourists.

These offbeat monsoon destinations are more real and peaceful and healing, which are difficult to find in the mainstream. These are seven of the places in India where the rain not only does it rain but also makes the earth and the people head high.

Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra The Foggy Wonder by Pune

TAMHINI GHAT A greenish mountain pass just a few hours out of Pune dedicated to the wonders of the monsoon, with June-September being its season.

Its rocks fall in waterfalls, thick mist comes over the road, and the whole of the Western Ghats around it turns into various shades of emerald. Tamhini has beautiful drives, serene treks, and photo shots without the noise compared to its other more outgoing commercial cousins like Lonavala and Khandala.

The journey is as good as the place you are travelling to, because there are local food joints on the way that serve piping hot chai and vada pav.

Agumbe, Karnataka — The South Cherrapunji

Agumbe is a small, sleepy village hidden in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, which has one of the highest rainfalls in the south of India. Also called the land of the rainforest research center started by the man who was once known as the Snake Man of India, Romulus Whitaker, Agumbe is a dream come true to monsoon admirers. Analogies used are when the rain gives life to the forests, and the place turns into a rich, green landscape. Agumbe is a lost fairy land with waterfalls such as Barkana and Onake Abbi cascading to life and with the mist enveloping the roads and their treetops. It has a rustic appeal and is not commercialized enough, which makes it a calm and primitive monsoon destination.

Chopta, Uttarakhand: Mini Switzerland of Rain-Kissed

Not in any way as popular as its neighboring hill stations, Chopta in Uttarakhand is commonly called the Mini Switzerland of India.

A quiet retreat hidden behind the verdure and clouds, this small Indian village switches to a paradise with the onset of monsoons.

It is also the base camp for the visit to Tungnath — the highest temple to Shiva in the world.

Even though one is likely to slip down the very slippery trails when there are rains, a view of the cloud-filled meadows and the forests is surreal. Chopta presents an ideal monsoon setting that favors the people who prefer nature walks, solitude, and spiritual silence.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: A Water-Packed Cultural Getaway

Tawang is far up the eastern borders of India, and its monsoon travel is hardly linked with such a place.

However, to the adventurous traveler, this hidden gem is even more magical when under the monsoon sky. Tawang Monastery, which is the second largest in the world, looks calmer due to the passing clouds over its golden roof.

Lush green valleys and thundering waterfalls like Nuranang are filled with life. It can be hard to travel on the roads, yet the result is a very distinct combination of Tibetan culture, untouched nature, and the sound of meditating rain on monasteries on the heights.

Bhimtal, Uttarakhand: Calmer Waters in the Mountains

Bhimtal has been overshadowed by its glamorous cousin Nainital; however, during monsoon, Bhimtal is a calm lake town with beauty and tranquility. The sky is reflected in the lake, and the mirror of the sky is green hills and raindrops. The scenes in the morning when mist covers a water surface are postcard-like.

As compared to Nainital, Bhimtal attracts fewer tourists and less bustling people, so it is the best place for writers, couples, and people who want to be alone.

The experience is made better by small cafes, historical lodges, and walks by the lakes, but there is not too much to experience.

Lunglei, Mizoram: the green country of yonder mountains and clouds

Freaking under the radar of a usual tourist, Lunglei in Mizoram is a highland place where the monsoon turns the landscape into a heavenly greenish place.

Lunglei is known as a town of panoramic views of the green valleys and farthest hills, and this town got the name of Lunglei, which means bridge of the rocks.

Lunglei has cultural as well as natural immersion, with clouds looming low, seasonal festivals on fire bringing life to tribal villages, and forests shaking on the feel of the monsoon. It is basic in terms of tourism infrastructure and has winding roads, but the payoff is the authenticity everywhere.

Amboli, Maharashtra: Rainy stop, last point before Goa

Amboli is a hill station that is largely ignored by people who travel to Goa but instead is located in the Sahyadri Hills of Maharashtra.

When showered with heavy rainfall, this quaint tribal destination turns into a mist-shawled heaven with a hundred waterfalls, the most famous of them being the Amboli Falls.

It is hidden on the monsoon explorer because it has less traffic on the road, cool environments, and its forest tracks have made it a treasure to enjoy during the monsoons.

Nature lovers can also be able to identify rare species of amphibians and plants because Amboli is also an ecological hotspot. You can expect a rustic atmosphere, which is accentuated by the dramatic monsoon scenic beauty, giving a breezy and soul-enriching weekend getaway.

Decision: The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side

India is usually viewed as difficult to travel during monsoon time, but he or she who has the guts to venture outside the trodden path will find out that rain has given another level of beauty.

These alternative monsoon destinations are not merely alternatives but destinations in themselves, with the peace, beauty, and mystique only rain-drenched sceneries can bring.

Be it the high mountains of Tawang or the fog-riddled forests of Agumbe, these destinations remain hidden behind the tide of tourists and reward the visitor with plenty of solitude and peace.

And therefore, when again the clouds do meet and the fragrance of rain smells in the air, take your luggage up, not to escape the rain, but to follow the rain to where nature and culture are in full bloom. Allow the monsoon to lead you to the most well-kept secrets in India in terms of traveling.