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Monsoon transforms India into a lush, refreshing escape. Airbnb’s latest insights highlight Indore, South Goa, Coimbatore, East Khasi Hills, Udaipur, Kottayam, and Leh as trending destinations for this season. These regions offer a reviving retreat from summer’s heat, with monsoon-touched backwaters, cloudy hills, serene mountains, and each spot promises a thrilling getaway. Unlike popular belief, even India’s rainy season can also be a scenic vacation.
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Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Indore blossoms with greenery during monsoon, and waterfalls like Tincha and Patalpani are the best to visit. (Photo source: Canva)
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South Goa, Goa: South Goa monsoon is full of lush groves, waterfalls like Dudhsagar, and misty forest trails. (Photo source: Canva)
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Surrounded by rain-kissed hills, Coimbatore becomes serene as Valparai’s tea estates mist over and Siruvani’s fresh stream flows. (Photo source: Canva)
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East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya: This place is also known as the ‘’abode of the clouds’’, this region turns into lush, roaring rivers and waterfalls, like those near Mawsynram and Cherrapunji. (Photo source: Canva)
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Udaipur, Rajasthan: Lakes and palaces under the different glow of monsoon rains and attractions like Saheliyon Ki Bari bloom amid refreshing greenery. ((Photo source: Canva)
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Kottayam, Kerala: Kottayam thrives in the rainy season, as its backwaters and bird-rich landscapes around Kumarakom become more lively. (Photo source: Canva)
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Leh, Ladakh: Located in a rain-shadow, Leh usually remains dry during monsoon, and offers clear views, lesser crowds, and high-altitude greenery. (Photo source: Canva)

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