It’s that time of the year when most of us are returning from holidays and hiding from the monsoons till we plan another holiday! But hey, look out; you don’t want to miss the lush greenery and misty slopes. HolidayIQ guides you through the beautiful monsoon season to plan a beautiful and fun-filled holiday.
Udaipur
The lakes in this lake city are an experience in itself after the monsoons. Boating on Lake Pichola with a slight drizzle can be the most romantic element of your holiday!!!
A must visit is the Garhwal hills in Uttaranchal if you are a die hard romantic or just a lover of cold showers over misty hills. Garhwal mountains also offers number of trekking opportunities for mountaineers.
Rains - The right excuse to take a trek. Explore the Sahayadris ( Western Ghats ) in this beautiful season. The lush greenery, colourful and exotic flowers and numerous waterfalls along the way, make a memorable trek.
Lonavala
The jewel of the Sahayadris has a lot to offer – scenic views, green valleys, gushing waterfalls and historic caves. One could also trek up to the Buddhist rock cut temples - Karla Caves.
Ajanta & Ellora Caves
This UNESCO World Heritage site offers ample opportunities of trekking and exploring ancient Jain, Buddhist and Hindu art. Add to it the monsoon, which brings alive a 7-stepped waterfall and river running through the valley.
Jaipur
Celebrate the festival of Teej in Jaipur city surrounded by forts, palaces, monuments and handicrafts. The pink city welcomes the monsoons with a hue of colour and festivities during the period.
Visited by Hindus and Muslims alike, Ajmer has a lot of devotees flocking to the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti during the annual Urs fair. The Rajasthani culture, enthusiasm and gaiety make these celebrations a truly memorable affair.
June is the right time to visit this cold desert. Set between the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram Range, one can experience freezing winds and brilliant sunlight, untouched scenery with blue lakes and mountains.
Don’t miss the Hemis festival during this time in the largest and the richest monastery in central Ladakh - Hemis Monastery. One can enjoy the cryptic mystic mask dances during the festivities.
The annual Puri Rath Yatra at the famous Jagannath temple is celebrated in the auspicious fortnight of the Ashadha month between June and July. The Chariot festival sees the 3 main temple deities hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots in a 3 km journey to the Gundicha Temple.
