It is raining in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula, while it is still summer, up in the north. We give you a list of places to travel to and enjoy the change of seasons.
Spiti
June is the time when a lot of tourists flock to Spiti. It will normally be a pleasant 20-25 degrees during the day, offering a respite from the rest of the north which will still be reeling under the summer sun. Be ready for long walks and do pack your hiking boots. Click here to read more about this beautiful place.
Drift away from the tourist trails: explore life in Spiti valley
Meghalaya
If you love the incessant pitter-patter of the rains, head to Meghalaya. The monsoon arrives after mid-June. You have to remember that the place that receives the maximum rainfall, Mawsynram is in this state.
Mussoorie
The lush green hills, the majestic Shivalik ranges, and the Doon Valley attracts thousands of tourists to Mussoorie. And if you are a fan of Ruskin Bond, you will find a lot of familiar landmarks as you walk through the roads.
Coorg
The greens are verdant, and lush during this part of the year. You have to travel through this part of Karnataka to take in its beauty during the rains.
Goa
It is that time of the year when the shacks are closed and people stay indoors nursing a drink or two. But, if you like loitering in the rain, hike up to Fort Chapora, tuck into one of those restaurants by the sea and watch the rains. A trek to Dudhsagar Falls is an ideal way to spend your break in Goa.