A vacation in the downpour
is the perfect recipe of a romantic getaway and a necessary relief from the
bothers of daily life. India is known for its harsh summer season but as soon
as dark clouds cover the skies, people gear up for the drizzling showers of
blissful monsoon rains. Most of the country is drenched in the pouring but there
are a few destinations that marvel in the wet weather and reveal the true
wonders of their sublime landscapes.
As August is approaching
and we are witnessing overcast skies, ready to drench the lands and be a
needful relief from the heat waves, the plans for vacation to a glorious
destination with delightful natural wonders is going to be the best imaginable
adventure. India being a land of geographical magnificence best expresses the
prime bliss of its marvelous hills in rainy weather and a few highlight
destinations present the true opportunities to immerse one’s self in the
pleasures of serenity.
Rain evokes great responses
and creates a joyful ambiance all around. The best way to get in touch with
nature and feel the chill from the drips of monsoon is to get a self drive car and embark on a journey towards the following destinations
for a truly mesmerizing adventure in the wonderland:
Cherrapunjee,
Meghalaya
Being one the rainiest
places in India, Cherrapunjee is a pl ace to be best experienced in the monsoon
season. The hills get covered in wonderful hues of green and the vegetative
growth creates a lush covering to every available space for a truly sensational
sight. Being well connected by road, the hills of Cherrapunjee will not only be
a delight at the destination but the drive to this land of alluring beauty will
take you through some of the finest roads that carve a serpentine path thought
the opulent hills.
Lonavala,
Maharashtra
The lands of Lonavala are a
spectacle to watch during monsoons as the Sahyadri mountain region and adjacent
Ghats present a truly lavish spectacle of nature. The rainy season of August
will let you witness the alluring greenery that envelops the entire landscape
of the blessed place. The persistent downpours lead to magnificent waterfalls
at myriad locations that are a true delight to observe. The quaint hill town is
a mere 1hr 45 min drive away from Pune and serves to be a joyful escape from
the hassles of everyday work life.
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Standing as a true splendor
in the middle of desert, Mount Abu, one of the very few places in Rajasthan to
be blessed with abundance of vegetation is a very popular tourist destination
offering a plethora of greenery. Nestled in the lush womb of the Aravali Hills,
Mount Abu is a destination to gain the best rejuvenation from the delightful
blessings of mother nature that get augmented during the season of pouring
rains. The hills are easily accessible by road and will serve to be the perfect
recipe for a tasteful summer treat.
Goa
Goa, an odd choice for a
monsoon vacation? Definitely No! The walk on the beach with the beloved under
the blissful drizzles of rain creates a picture in the mind that is infinitely
romantic and temptingly desirable. There is much more to Goa than just the
beach. The monsoon season reveals some of the true wonders of the place that
remain masked for most part of the year. Rains lead to a glorious flow in the
Dudhsagar Falls and a vegetative swell in the spice plantations that truly
create the best imaginable sights of magnificent scale.
Leh, Ladakh
Leh is a mystical
destination in the Northern part of Jammu & Kashmir and a major tourist
hotspot that creates pristine sights of heavenly wonders during the peak
monsoon season. Abundant in adventure activities and laden with a plethora of
hiking routes, Leh in August will serve the best ingredients for an alluring
supper of uncompromised adventure. As rains swell the flow of Indus and Zanskar
rivers, white water rafting gets more delightful and adrenaline packed.
Myles offers self drive rental cars and a wide range of
vehicles ready to tackle any terrain and provide the luxuries of a daily car.
Gear up for a splendid vacation this monsoon and let Myles be the perfect
partner for your delightful journeys.
