Best places to visit during monsoon season

A popular hill station in Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is known for its strawberry farms, cold weather, lakes and scenic views. It attracts a lesser crowd during the rain.

Monsoon is the perfect time to visit Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is home to scenic lakes, forests and waterfalls that come alive during the rain, painting the town shades of lively green.

While winter may be the ideal season to visit Goa, the monsoon has its own beauty. It is off-season, less crowded and the beaches in the rain are a different experience altogether.

Also referred to as the "Princess of Hill Stations", Kodaikanal has a lush green foliage and serene views, fresh air, and earthy atmosphere to offer.

One of the most popular hill stations in Karnataka, Coorg can be visited all-year round. The hill station offers endless lush green views, waterfalls as well coffee plantations.

The road to Lonavala during the monsoon is filled with scenic views, blankets of fog that occasionally make way for endless greenery, rain and waterfalls.