Monsoons in India – A Magical Combination of Mountains and Rains

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Does being in those high altitudes makes you feel at home?

Then you are someone who is deeply in love with nature and its beautiful belongings. You enjoy your soliloquy within the mountains that are bathed in clouds, mist, fog, and rain. 

Whoever has told you that you should not visit the mountains during monsoon, has for sure never ever witnessed the surreal beauty of the mountains, especially during monsoon. 

Mountains during monsoons are like a flurry of colours coming straight down from the palette of your dreams. It’s full of blooming flowers scattered everywhere and waterfalls in full force that would turn your head around. 

All you need is a backpack covered with a rain cover, a pair of anti-skid shoes because the roads will be slippery. And the best is explored only when you walk, a good camera, and some money in your wallet. And you are good to go to fall in love with the mountains along with clouds and drizzles. And embark on a journey to carve memories of your lifetime. 

Why is North East India during monsoon the best region?

There is a reason why the North Eastern part of India is known to be a kingdom in its own right. And trust me there are thousands of reasons behind that. Be it the lush green awe-inspiring landscapes, the giant trees, the blooming flowers scattered everywhere like colourful blankets, or even the mighty waterfalls in full force. 

And last but not least, it’s the clouds that are dancing everywhere. There’s so much that North East India would offer you during the monsoons. All you need is to be there and witness and engulf this natural beauty. 

If you want to witness the beauty of torrential rains you can visit during June. June is considered to be the wettest month in these regions. From July till early September, you would witness the different moods of monsoon. 

From the moment you would set foot in these regions, you would definitely be welcomed by clouds, fog, mist, and rain everywhere. Rivers have never looked so beautiful as in monsoon. 

The mountain beds are lush green with vibrant colorful flowers scattered everywhere. It seems like a valley that is wrapped in colorful blankets. And that adrenaline rush when you see those mighty waterfalls will pump up your heart like never before. 

Yes, I do agree that roads are a bit challenging during this time. But once you witness its real beauty, you know for sure that it’s worth all the hurdles. 

Places that are worth the visit and you should never skip in your next visit to North East India

There are many places in North East India that you can cover during monsoon months. The beautiful states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura have so much to offer. Trust me one monsoon season is not enough to cover them. 

Meghalaya is known to receive the heaviest rainfall and it’s so beautiful to experience this mystical beauty. You can explore Cherapunji, take a boat ride in the Dawki River, and get adventurous by climbing those natural double-decker bridges. 

And being in Meghalaya, who would forget about visiting its capital city Shillong? It’s renowned as the ‘Scotland of the East’ and especially during monsoon it is magically beautiful with rugged hills that are covered with clouds. 

Trek to the Dzuko Valley is always the best during monsoon. It seems like you are part of a different world altogether. 

Monsoon is the best time to visit beautiful tea gardens in Assam. 

If you prefer high mountains, then Sikkim should be on your wish list. The beautiful snow-capped valleys of winter are covered with colourful blankets of flowers during monsoon. 

You can also trek to Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary and if lucky can get a rare glimpse of a Red Panda that is found only in this region. 

Monsoon in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, and Ladakh

If the North Eastern part of India is known to be a kingdom of its own, then the northern part of India is also no less. The beauty of the Himalayan mountains in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, and Ladakh is surreal during monsoons. 

The crystal drops of rain give the look of lush wonderlands to mountain landscapes. In fact, the most picturesque time to visit the North Indian mountains is the monsoons. 

Now visiting the mountains during monsoon is not everyone’s cup of tea. But if you are in love with dense pine forests, then North India will delight you in abundance. 

Places of interest in Northern India

The most famous and beautiful treks in India – the Valley of Flowers (Uttarakhand) and the Kashmir Great Lakes are only done during the months of monsoon. There is a reason why these treks are conducted during monsoon knowing that the roads will be risky. It is its magical beauty, lush green meadows, and exquisite colours from the blooming flowers scattered everywhere like blankets. 

The sparkling blue waters of the Kashmir lakes and lush green meadows, I can bet you will never find anywhere in the world. 

Witnessing the Valley of Flowers trek myself during the 3rd week of July, when the flowers are at their blooming best, it has indeed been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me which I am ready to witness again and again. 

And that’s when I fell for the mountains, especially during monsoons, and witnessed their beauty repeatedly. 

Even the monsoon treks in Himachal Pradesh like Hampta Pass, Bhrigu Lake, Tosh Valley Trek, etc are truly majestic and unless you have been there, you won’t be able to engulf its beauty. 

And what to say about the majestic lands of Ladakh, July is considered to be the best month to visit there where you will get the most of its enchanting beauty with less rainfall and sunny sky. 

Even the Spiti Valley landscape is also beautiful during monsoons with lush landscapes and glistening rivers. 

Monsoons and mountains in Southern India

Not only the northern part of India, even the Southern part, is also magical during the monsoon. The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats are too beautiful to miss during monsoon. Mountains in South India have diverse landscapes that are a treasure for explorers, hikers, and trekkers. 

Sakleshpura in Karnataka is a delight for explorers during monsoon. With the mountains of the Western ,Ghats and coffee plantations, you will get more on your plate than you expect. 

Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra is a beauty with breathtaking waterfalls surrounding the mountains. It’s a delight for adventure lovers exploring flora and fauna. 

Hill stations like Ooty, Coorg, Kodai Kanal, Munnar, and Valparai are a treat to the eyes during monsoon. 

So what are you waiting for????

It’s high time to ditch those fears of visiting mountains during monsoon and witness the ethereal beauty of the Himalayas in Northern India and the mountains in Southern India, especially during monsoon. 

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