7 best places to visit in North India during monsoon Season
Monsoon! Tiny droplets on windows pane or splash of heavy rain, thundering sound of rain and dark cloud filled sky. Everything around is clean, washed, alive and beautiful. To enhance this feel of monsoon, hill stations, quaint villages are best to approach to enjoy your favorite season, monsoon. It is time of rejoice for almost every living creature from human to trees and animals, birds. Nature comes out with its best view, blooming colorful flowers, laughing leaves of trees, birds chirping with melody song, rivers dancing with full sparkle.
But, monsoons are the same time when metro cities get cloaked with excess water on roads, slow moving traffic. To get rid of all such nuisance, plan your monsoon vacation at beautiful monsoon destinations in India and spend some relaxing time with enjoying beauty of nature.
We know, you must be thinking of what to do and where to go for monsoon vacation? India boasts several options from north to south and east to west.
Here, we bring to you top picked 7 monsoon destinations in North India to keep away your selection dilemma.
· Chail, Himachal Pradesh
· Valley of flowers, Uttarakhand
· Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
· Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
· Jaipur, Rajasthan
· Udaipur, Rajasthan
· Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
1) Chail, Himachal Pradesh
Want to take a dip in beauty of nature, Chail district of Himachal is best for monsoon lovers. It is a mountain village surrounded by lush greenery, deodar and pine trees. One interesting fact about this quaint village is pleasant weather that remains same throughout the year. Fascinating views of Himalayan mountains are pleasing that attracts honeymoon couples to make this place as their favorite destination.
Tour highlights of Chail:
· Take a tour or stay at premium heritage Chail Palace hotel for extra luxurious feel
· Visit to highest cricket ground in the world- Chail cricket ground that create an enthusiasm in cricket lovers
· Birds watching at Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
· Enjoying bonfire, mountain meals with camping in the vicinity of beautiful mountains
· Have darshan at Kali temple as well as enjoy the trekking
· Horse riding and visit to apple orchards
· Lake side view of Sadhupul Lake
2) Valley of flowers, Uttarakhand
The valley of flowers national park presents a surreal view and stunning backdrop of Himalayan Flora and fauna that must be an unforgettable experience for tourists. Spread in Chamoli district at height of 3600 metres, it is a UNESCO heritage site where varied species of flowers blooms in full glory in monsoon season. Tourists can spot wildlife species as gray langur, black bear, red fox, snow leopard and Himalayan Monal. You can observe the best view in month of July to September with maximum abundance of rare species of flowers as orchids, poppies, daisies and many more.
Famous tourist attractions near the Valley of flowers are Hemkund Sahib, Gursaon Bugyal, Malari Village, Ghangaria and Hemkund Lake. Prime highlight of this valley is its changing colour at every 15 days interval.
3) Mussorie, Uttarakhand
Mussorie is very popular hill station set amidst snow cladded hill peaks and a perfect destination for summer treats and monsoon lovers. A town located along the lower western Himalayas, Landour pristine environment will fill positive vibes within you. If you are fond of fishing or swimming, Kempty falls can overwhelm you with its stream and views. Get an enchanting views of the highest Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara, Mussorie town and the Gangotri group from second highest peak Gun hill. Other famous attractions of Mussorie are Lal Tibba, Lake Mist, Jharipani falls. You can also enjoy easy trek of Nag tibba that is approx 16 km from city centre. Enhance the fun of travel with strolling and snacking of bhutta, pakoras, popcorns at mall road.
4) Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
A perfect place for local travelers as well as other tourists, Corbett national Park lies in lap of Himalayas near Nainital district. For a relaxing holiday and adventure filled holiday trip, Jim Corbett is best to take sfari between greenery and wildlife. A jeep safari to spot royal Bengal tiger and morning time safari to hear the birds chirping mixed in air. Apart from national park, you can also visit Dhikala, Jhirna, Corbett falls, museum , Jhirna gate and Garjiya Temple.
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
A city which has royal feel in it’s name, known for glorious past of rajputana Kings and queens, magnificent palaces and vibrant bazaars. Monsoon and winter are best season to explore Jaipur when rising temperature take a sigh and drops of rain give a fresh look to the city. Jaipur is favorite destinations for every age group and tourist group. You can enjoy stay at luxurious resorts at very reasonable prices due to non peak season.
Famous attractions of Jaipur are Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal mahal, Albert Museum and Jaigarh Fort.
The best part of these destinations is you can enjoy with a road trip with affordable services of car rental in India.
6) Udaipur, Rajasthan
City of Lakes, Udaipur is most famous place visited by tourists in monsoon season. Receive a royal welcome by its grandeur fort and palaces. Feel the fresh air within your veins by lush greenery surrounded by Aravalli hills. View of Lake palace during boating in Pichola lake is awesome. Saheliyon ki bari, monsoon palace gives a spellbinding view of city and surroundings. Gardens and its pathways are adorned by lovely colors blooming flowers, lotus in sideways pools add a magical touch to your photographic clicks. Enjoy the romantic monsoon tour in best places of Rajasthan with booking a tempo traveller on rent in Jaipur to Udaipur.
7) Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
A hill resort, Dharamshala is situated in lap of Dhauladhar ranges, covered in veil of lush meadows, pine forests. Buddhist mantra chanting and prayers fill a pristine vibes in air. It is quite impossible to narrate the beauty of divine place in mere words. Your eyes and expression can explain beauty of town in better way. Namgayal Monastery, Kareri Dal lake, Kangra fort , Bhagsunag Temple are prime tourist attractions of Dharamshala.
Hope you like this article and will help you to select best monsoon destination to visit this year or ahead. Enjoy these monsoon places with your cup of tea and hot momos or Pakoras in plate! Know more about North India tour packages offered at best deals.
