During the rains, the backwaters will look straight out of a painting. Known as the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey needs to be explored through lazy houseboats. Go with your better half, because going with friends is utterly pointless.
7. Pondicherry
A monsoon vacation in Pondy (as its fondly called) will be sheer bliss. It is an experience to walk under one's umbrella on wet cobbled streets and pass through bougainvillea-draped colonial-era townhouses in the French colony.
8. Lonavala, Maharashtra
It’s a bit risky to plan Lonavala during the rains. But if you take simple precautions then Lonavala should be more than pleasant. The place has been tarnished due to an increasing number of drowning cases. The hill station has dams like Bhushi, Pavna and Mulshi which are always crowded with revellers.
9. Lavasa, Maharashtra
You don’t need a season to visit Lavasa, however, the monsoons enhance the beauty of its lush green scenery.
10. Hampi, Karnataka
A six-hour drive from Bengaluru, Hampi is all about travelling back in time. The picturesque temple ruins with the clouds looming over will make for great pictures.