Escape to the spots made more beautiful by the monsoons.
For me, monsoon is the most romantic season: dark clouds adding drama to the skies, air fragrant with the unmatched scent of wet earth, getting drenched in the rains or huddling together under an umbrella. Yep, the monsoon makes everything greener and gorgeous. Some places, however, are more beautiful than others during this season and make for great holiday options.
Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya
This one is for nostalgia. Though recently a neighbouring hamlet called Mawsynram has overtaken it, Cherrapunjee is forever etched in our memories as the wettest place on earth. It may be officially the second wettest place, but that’s still a lot of rain to revel in! Th e best part about Sohra, as it is locally called, is that unlike other hill stations in the northeast, the roads are in good condition and driving in the rains is not a hazard. Spend a few days exploring the area there are several waterfalls and view-points, including the milky white Nohkalikai Falls, which, at 340 metres, is among the tallest waterfalls in the country.
Get there: You have to account for a day to get there, as you fl y into Guwahati and drive four hours to reach Cherrapunjee.
Stay: Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort has consistently received high ratings.
Kochi, Kerala
This story is from the July 2016 edition of Reader's Digest India.
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