Monsoon is such a divine period and the thought of going on a romantic holiday in this season with your soul mate is simply exhilarating. Experience the joy and adventure of celebrating monsoon with the raindrops and clouds playing hide and seek with the sun. Go berserk with your life partner/friends while enjoying the breathtaking panorama of nature.

Traveling in monsoon is not that much of fun in most of the tourist destinations in India but with careful planning and visiting some select destinations, you could have a really good time.

The best part about holidays in India in monsoon is that it brings down the cost of traveling and accommodation considerable. Even Goa where hotels are booked as early as a year in advance, monsoon is the time when travelers could have the best deals and discounts. The same is the case with most of the tourist destinations in India.

List of the most quixotic and unusual monsoon destinations in incredible India. 

Valley of Flowers, Uttrakhand

The name says it all. Why would you not want to be surrounded by flowers of every variety and colours possible. It's on this list because the flowers attain full bloom in the months of July and August. Housing the rarest kind of flora, it is also a great choice for someone looking for a healthy holiday, as the 17km trek required to reach the valley is sure to get anyone in shape.


Goa 


Being the most celebrated place of India, Goa is a paradise for beach lovers all over the world. You can easily see the influence of Portuguese conquest and colonization here, the place holds many significant churches of such architectural beauty. Being a good place to unwind oneself at a beach this place also holds waterfalls, lakes, wildlife sanctuaries forts and caves. 
The main beaches here are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar in the North and Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem in the south. The waterfalls sights that will leave you fascinated are Arvalem Waterfalls and Dudhsagar Waterfalls. You are surely going to have a good time here watching the sunset with your special someone while experiencing the magical raindrops. 

Kovalam Kerla

The literal meaning of Kovalam is a groove of coconut trees as the place gives you a sight of splendid coconut trees all around. This monsoon destination which is located at the Arabian Sea has three beaches separated by rocks to form a crescent; these beaches are Lighthouse beach, Hawah beach and Samundra beach. 
The lighthouse beach is named after its 30 meter lighthouse and holds the glorious Vizhinjam mosque. It will be a splendiferous experience to walk at the beach feeling the waves touching your feet.

Mahabaleshwar, Maharastha

This hill station is surrounded by valleys on all sides; the peaks of the hills will take your breath away with its pleasant flora. Mahabaleshwar is known for its more than 14 famous points where one can enjoy scenic beauty; some of these points are Arthur's Seat, Kate's Point, Needle Hole Point. Once you are here you will love the boat rides at the Venna Lake as they are truly romantic. Do visit the sunrise point/ Wilson point which is Mahabaleshwar’s highest peak above the sea level. 
This hill station is also a pilgrim place with its famous Mahabaleshwar Temple. Once you visit this hill station do visit Panchgani as well. It’s a paradise in the monsoons.

Munnar, Kerala 

This hill station is located in Kerala, in the midst of mountains and evergreen forests, located at the merging of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala; it’s an ideal monsoon escapade. The place is full of tea plantations owned by the TATA Tea Company.
Once you are here do visit Anamudi, the highest peak in south India. Another distinctive feature of Munnar is the Neelakurinji flower which makes the complete hills blue once in twelve years, the last time this happened was in 2006. You can also enjoy the scene of beautiful waterfalls here which will captivate you in the monsoon. Other places to visit are Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty known for its dam and lake, Pallivasal known for its scenic beauty and its Tea museum.

Udaipur, Rajasthan

This is a good place to relax by the lake as it is also known as the lake city of India. The lakes here include Pichola Lake and Fateh Sagar Lake which will fascinate you even more in monsoon. Udaipur also has a rich heritage with the presence of Forts and Palaces among which City Palace is the most renowned.
The prominent sightseeing places around Udaipur are Nathdwar (48 km), Haldighati (40 km), Eklingji (22 km), Kumbhalgarh, Nagda (23 km), Jaisamand Lake (50 km), Ranakpur to name a few.

Coorg, Karnataka 

The best hill station  at Coorg is Madikeri which is situated 252 Km from Bangalore, it is an enchanted hill station in Karnataka which is said to be the Scotland of India and the Kashmir of South India. 
Coorg is full of dense teak wooded forests, green valleys, coffee, tea and cardamom plantations and mountain ranges. In rainy season, the spectacular greenery of Coorg will be at its best. The eminent peaks here are Tadiandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri. Places to visit are Talakaveri a pilgrim centre from where the river Kaveri originates in the Brahmagiri hills, omkareshwar temple, Nagarhole national Park and Raja’s Seat which is famous for its splendid sunset.

Leh and Ladakh 

Pangong Lake

Leh is the second largest district in the country (after Kutch, Gujarat) in terms of its area. The primary attraction of this place is the presence of mountains which makes it a good place for a jeep safari and trekking. The main mountain ranges here are Ladakh Range and Zanskar Range. 
With the influence of Aryan and Tibetan culture it also enjoys the presence of monasteries which attracts tourists during the monastery festivals. The Leh palace which is under the governance of archeological survey of India also attracts tourists to a great deal. You will enjoy a visit to the magnetic hills which is a wonder in itself, here your vehicle can move up at a speed of 20 Km/ Hr with its engines off. Not recommended to go by road in Monsoons but a must visit if you are planning to go by air. 

Konkan, Maharashtra
 


Consisting of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg,the entire Konkan stretch undergoes transformation with the first rains. Carpeted in a thick blanket of green, Konkan is a sight to behold during monsoon. Besides natural beauty, Konkan is rich in history. Of strategic importance, Konkan is closely associated with King Shivaji and the Marathas. Littered with mountain forts and citadels, the pleasure of trekking to the historical remnants during the rains is a perfect way to enjoy the season. Konkan also offers several scenic beaches to enjoy the monsoon magic. You can pick from any of the beautiful beaches of Kashid, Revdanda, Murud, Harihareshwar, Diveagar or Ratnagiri.


So, have fun amidst the tranquility of nature and experience the greenery of monsoon while holding hands of your partner/friend and you will definitely feel the magical effect of the season on your love/enjoy life.