9 Offbeat Places to Visit this Monsoon

By Rajni Pandey | June 27, 2024

Mawsynram, Meghalaya

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Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

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Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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Coorg, Karnataka

[{"selector":"#anim-1c15bdb8-cba8-42b6-a46f-e2e9a9b21450 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Discover the coffee plantations, trekking trails, and scenic beauty of this monsoon-kissed destination. Image Credit: Canva

Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

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Agumbe, Karnataka

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Majuli, Assam

[{"selector":"#anim-d76758d6-897e-4cb4-ba57-ff2ecfe6e7b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Experience the world's largest river island, with its lush green landscapes, tribal culture, and monsoon magic. Image Credit: Canva

Valparai, Tamil Nadu

[{"selector":"#anim-e90cd5f0-fc08-4a1f-a605-d8117aff3de1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Enjoy the scenic tea plantations, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuary in this offbeat hill station. Image Credit: Canva