Munnar, Kerala
Mist induced rolling tea gardens and spice plantation with dewdrops rolling from the leaves and branches, Munnar in August is a nothing short of a nature lover’s paradise. The high mountains half covered in mist while the rain revitalizes everything it can touch. It’s an ideal escape if you’re looking for some quiet time amidst the mountains. Not being a tourist season in August, you can enjoy all of this without any rush and the off-season prices!
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
One of the most visited hill stations in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal receives moderate rainfall. Often, you’ll find the clouds and sun playing hide and seek with the mountains during your stay in Kodaikanal in August during monsoons. The otherwise hot climate is quite pleasant during the monsoons with the rain swept valleys and misty mountains. This is the only time when the region is splashed with waterfalls.
Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
A World Heritage site, the Valley of Flowers is situated at the meeting point of the Zanskar and Western and Eastern Himalayan ranges. The high, tranquil Himalayan peaks nestle this virtual paradise on Earth. While it is mainly known for its sprawling meadows of numerous species of flowers, the fauna here is also rich including rare and endangered animals like the snow leopard, musk deer, and the brown bear. This place is one of the most beautiful places to visit in August in India as it’s the time when new flowers and plants start germinating and burst into full bloom.
Andaman & Nicobar
Rains are usually on and off in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while the other days are mostly sunny. If it’s sunny, you can visit the Beladaru beach in Batarang Island. When it rains there are many indoor activities to indulge you as well. Other places to visit here are Radhanagar, dolphin resort, Cellular jail and Phoenix Bay Jetty which is quite a sight in the rains. August is an off-season period in Andamans and that makes August a great time to visit Andamans for those who want to experience the exotic beauty of Andamans at dirt cheap prices.
Coorg, Karnataka
Coorg, a popular hill station located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka is widely known as the Scotland of India, owing to its picturesque hilly setting. During the monsoon season, especially in July and August, the entire town transforms into a lush green paradise. The weather becomes quite pleasant and cool because of the heavy rains. August is the best time to visit the splendor of the seasonal waterfalls of Coorg. For the adventure sports enthusiasts, it’s the perfect time to indulge in sports like river rafting.
Goa
Though August is the time of monsoon in Goa and one can’t really indulge in the usual beach and water sport activities, there is much to do there apart from these usual activities. There are quite a few trekking zones along the western ghats and the Karnataka border which interested folks can visit. But most of the people visiting Goa in August prefer to just chill and relax and enjoy the rains. Goa can be viewed the best during August from the scenic point of view as this month witnesses both bright sunny days, as well as cloudy and rainy days.
Panchgani, Maharashtra
Like all pretty places situated at high altitudes in Maharashtra, Panchgani too is a Queen of Love and Beauty during the monsoons. Blessed with a great relief system and amazing sights and sounds all around, Panchgani is a blissful monsoon experience. If the visual treat is insufficient to persuade you for a trip, Panchgani is also a Strawberry godown in every sense of the word. come on, go on and plan that road trip!
Athirapally Falls, Thrissur
Athirapally falls are the largest waterfalls in Kerela, which makes this place to be one of the best places to visit in August in India. In monsoon, these waterfalls are amazingly beautiful. These waterfalls are located 5 km from Vazhachal. Athirapally waterfalls open at 9.30am and close at 5.30pm. Apart from waterfalls, there are many tourist places like Kauthuka park, Thumboormuzhy Dam & Riverview Garden, Butterfly garden, Botanical Garden, Chapra Falls, Vazhachal Falls, Dream World Amusement Park, Silverstorm water theme park.
