North East Monsoon Getaway

BENGALURU: An awaited guest has arrived. After record shattering mercury readings, dusty air, hot wind gusts the guest has finally arrived. Monsoon is finally knocking on the doors.

To most of us city dwellers, it’s a time to enjoy the sight of rain washing away dusts from the air; to inhale the scent of rain consummating with earth; to stand beneath the shower sent from the sky as a reward for battling the grueling summer. This monsoon don’t put seated indoors sipping hot brew, go out and get wet and feel the earth blossom as nature showers one of its many gifts.

For this monsoon getaway consider retiring to the pristine North East of India. There the green will be many shades darker, the scenery will be at its highest, the clouds will constantly play hide-and-seek and when you return, the hymn of the hills will still echo in your ears. Below is a small list of tourist destinations of the eight sisters (originally compiled by HolidayIQ) that will suit backpackers and luxury travelers alike for their monsoon getaway.

Cherrapunjee

Located in Meghalaya, which literally means “the abode of clouds”, Cherrapunjee is the second rainiest place on earth, preceded by Mawsynram which also is in Meghalaya. Personal experience suggests that having a tight itinerary for this place is tough, for Cherrapunjee is mesmerizing; clouds floating meters from the ground and lush plains will force you to stop incessantly to click pictures while tiny droplets caress your cold cheeks. Still, we have to name a few places for the readers.

Elephant falls, seven sister’s falls and Nohkalikai falls- the tallest plunge waterfall in India, are the most famous falls, however one will come across numerous falls during this visit. Another hot tourist spot is the Mawsmai stalactite cave. During this visit don’t forget to experience the living root bridges, especially the double decker root bridge in Nongriat village. An unforgettable experience is rowing in a boat in Umngot river in Dawki where the water is so clear that boats seem to be floating in the air.

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