Travelling in india in july / august - recommendations please?

Question

I am planning to visit india during july and august this year..... i know it's the monsoon but it's the only time i can take to do some travelling. I have travelled india a few times before but never in monsoon.... does anyone have any recommendations on any good places to visit for this time of year.....?( bearing in mind i'm not fond of indian big cities). I was thinking up north in Manali and Shimla area but don't know how dangerous it may be... (i am also open to other suggestions too!) rx

Answer 1

try to visit ajantha and ellora caves, shridi, kedarnath...bon voyage

Answer 2

kerala is the best place to visit

Answer 3

Monsoon ends in June itself.it won't be hot.Manali and Simla won't be dangerous.Why don't you go to GOA,MYSORE,BANGLORE,MAHABALIPURAM,TIRUPA...

KERALA STATE (AS A WHOLE)

Answer 4

Try South India. Kerala or Karnataka. it tends not to rain 24*7 so you could have a bit of nature, a bit of rain and some sun. I always thought that India looks prettier in the monsoons than any other time of the year.

Two places I can recommend are Shalimar Spice Garden in Thekkady, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, kerala and Our Native Village - Eco Resort, near Bangalore in karnataka. The websites are www.anantara.in/shalimar.htm and www.anantara.in/native.htm

Ravi Shankar

Answer 5

During the monsoon months, some Indian states, like in the north east, do suffer heavy flooding. Some, like Bombay, may flood but recover in a couple of days. The north western states generally don't flood, but in addition to the rains, you should be aware of the summer heat which can reach 50 Celsius. You really have to love heat if you stay in the lowlands. Many Indians leave the lowlands like the Gangetic Plain, and spend the hot months in cooler places like Shimla and Manali, driving up the cost of hotels and making train and bus tickets scarce. Keep away from the touts in Shimla if possible.

Only after I left Manali in 2001 did I hear about the drug business which meant that it didn't intrude on my attention. The same precautions apply as in any other city.

I spent some time in Dharamsala (home of the Dalai Lama) and at first was quite put off by the large colony of New Agers (massage, crystals, meditation, yoga, organic food, etc) but I loved it when I went back. It's also quite cool up there in this hilly small town and very peaceful.

Answer 6

Plan nothern India like in Rajasthan or  Kashmir, where monsoon sets late, unlike south Ihdia.