Monsoons are here and so is our willingness to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. The rains bring out a whole new vibrancy to some of the locations in the country that you may not be able to enjoy during other seasons. So let us take a look at some of the places you can visit to enjoy the monsoon weather:

KONKANK COAST

The Western Ghats truly come alive during monsoons and are a must-visit. The shoreline running south from Mumbai all the way to Goa comprises a picturesque strip of the coast. Be ready to take pictures of postcard-esque beaches, fishing villages, and magnificent ruined forts. It is a perfect time to spend the summer vacations sans the sweltering heat.

KODAIKANAL

If you don't want to go on a cliché holiday in Ooty, visit this misty mountain station, 120 km northwest of Madurai in the Palani Hills. It's a much more unique and closer place than Ooty. Kodaikana is known for its green, cool climate and the slow pace expected at the mountain station. You will also find evergreen leaves such as magnolia, mahogany, myrtle and rhododendron.

SPITI VALLEY

If you are more interested in playing in the snow and capturing the glory of the Himalayas, visit the Spiti Valley, which is now open for pedestrians all year round thanks to the Atal Tunnel. However, getting ready for heavy winter clothes on Spiti is not like rain. The monasteries and lakes in this northernmost district of Himachal Pradesh create a completely instragrammable view.

VALLEY OF FLOWERS

This location is open to tourists only during the rainy season and most of the year remains closed due to rain. A unique variety of flowers blooms in the Uttarakhand valley at this time of year.