20 Places to Visit in India in July – Monsoon Holiday

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By Simran Kaur

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Do you want to enjoy this summer vacation? If yes, we will bring you a list of 20 Places to visit in India in July 2024. Explore the mountains, beaches, dense forests, or architecture. It is your choice which type of relaxation you want this July. Let’s check the most popular destination in India-

  1. Kerala
  • Location: Southwestern India.
  • Characteristics: Known as “God’s Own Country”, Backwaters, beaches, greenery.
  • Things to Do: Houseboat rides, spice tours, Kathakali performances.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Alleppey, Munnar, Thekkady.
  • Activities: Ayurvedic treatments, wildlife safaris.
  • How to Reach: By air (Cochin, Trivandrum, Calicut airports), by train (well-connected railway network), by road (state and national highways).
  1. Mahabaleshwar
  • Location: Western Ghats, Maharashtra.
  • Characteristics: Strawberries, viewpoints, cool climate.
  • Things to Do: Visit Arthur’s Seat, Pratapgad Fort.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Panchgani, Tapola.
  • Activities: Boating, trekking.
  • How to Reach: By air (Pune airport), by train (nearest station: Wathar), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Goa
  • Location: Western India.
  • Characteristics: Beaches, nightlife, Portuguese heritage.
  • Things to Do: Visit Baga Beach, Dudhsagar Falls.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Panaji, Margao.
  • Activities: Water sports, beach parties.
  • How to Reach: By air (Dabolim Airport), by train (Madgaon, Vasco da Gama stations), by road (national highways).
  1. Coorg
  • Location: Karnataka.
  • Characteristics: Coffee plantations, misty landscapes.
  • Things to Do: Visit Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Mysore, Wayanad.
  • Activities: Coffee tours, trekking.
  • How to Reach: By air (Mangalore, Bangalore airports), by train (nearest station: Mysore), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Ooty
  • Location: Tamil Nadu.
  • Characteristics: Tea gardens, cool climate.
  • Things to Do: Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Coonoor, Kotagiri.
  • Activities: Toy train rides, boating, trekking
  • How to Reach: By air (Coimbatore airport), by train (Udhagamandalam station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Kodaikanal
  • Location: Tamil Nadu.
  • Characteristics: Lakes, and waterfalls.
  • Things to Do: Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Palani, Madurai.
  • Activities: Boating, trekking.
  • How to Reach:  By air (Madurai airport), by train (Kodai Road station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Udaipur
  • Location: Rajasthan.
  • Characteristics: Known as the “City of Lakes”, Lakes, and palaces.
  • Things to Do: City Palace, Lake Pichola.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Mount Abu, Kumbhalgarh.
  • Activities: Boat rides, palace tours, handicraft shopping
  • How to Reach: By air (Maharana Pratap Airport), by train (Udaipur City station), by road (national highways).
  1. Mussoorie
  • Location: Uttarakhand.
  • Characteristics: Scenic beauty, colonial heritage.
  • Things to Do: Kempty Falls, Gun Hill.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Dehradun, Dhanaulti.
  • Activities: Trekking, cable car rides, mall road shopping
  • How to Reach: By air (Jolly Grant Airport), by train (Dehradun station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Ladakh
  • Location: Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Characteristics: High-altitude landscapes, monasteries.
  • Things to Do: Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Leh, Tso Moriri.
  • Activities: Trekking, motorbiking, river rafting
  • How to Reach: By air (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), by road (Manali-Leh Highway, Srinagar-Leh Highway).
  1. Hampi
  • Location: Karnataka.
  • Characteristics: Ancient ruins, UNESCO site.
  • Things to Do: Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Badami, Aihole.
  • Activities: Exploring ruins, rock climbing.
  • How to Reach: By air (Hubli airport), by train (Hospet Junction), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Kedarnath
  • Location: Uttarakhand.
  • Characteristics: Religious significance, scenic beauty.
  • Things to Do: Kedarnath Temple, Vasuki Tal.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Badrinath, Guptkashi.
  • Activities: Pilgrimage, trekking, meditation.
  • How to Reach: By air (Jolly Grant Airport), by train (Rishikesh station), by road (trek from Gaurikund).
  1. Spiti
  • Location: Himachal Pradesh.
  • Characteristics: Rugged terrain, monasteries.
  • Things to Do: Key Monastery, Chandratal Lake.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Manali, Kaza.
  • Activities: Trekking, camping.
  • How to Reach: By air (Bhuntar Airport), by train (Shimla station), or by road (via Manali or Shimla).
  1. Gulmarg
  • Location: Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Characteristics: Ski resorts, golf course.
  • Things to Do: Gondola rides, skiing.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Srinagar, Pahalgam.
  • Activities: Skiing, trekking, snowboarding
  • How to Reach: By air (Srinagar Airport), by train (Jammu Tawi station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Lonavala
  • Location: Maharashtra.
  • Characteristics: Greenery, waterfalls.
  • Things to Do: Karla Caves, Bhushi Dam.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Khandala, Pune.
  • Activities: Trekking, and exploring caves.
  • How to Reach: By air (Pune Airport), by train (Lonavala station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Munnar
  • Location: Kerala.
  • Characteristics: Tea plantations, hills.
  • Things to Do: Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Thekkady, Alleppey.
  • Activities: Tea tours, trekking.
  • How to Reach: By air (Cochin Airport), by train (Aluva Railway station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Nainital
  • Location: Uttarakhand.
  • Characteristics: Lakes, hills.
  • Things to Do: Naini Lake, Snow View Point.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Bhimtal, Almora.
  • Activities: Boating, trekking.
  • How to Reach: By air (Pantnagar Airport), by train (Kathgodam station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Rishikesh
  • Location: Uttarakhand.
  • Characteristics: Yoga, adventure sports.
  • Things to Do: Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Haridwar, Dehradun.
  • Activities: River rafting, meditation.
  • How to Reach: By air (Jolly Grant Airport), by train (Haridwar Railway station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Mount Abu
  • Location: Rajasthan.
  • Characteristics: Hill station, temples.
  • Things to Do: Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh.
  • Activities: Boating, trekking.
  • How to Reach: By air (Udaipur Airport), by train (Abu Road Railway station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Tawang
  • Location: Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Characteristics: Monasteries, scenic beauty.
  • Things to Do: Tawang Monastery, Sela Pass.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Bomdila, Dirang.
  • Activities: Trekking, cultural tours.
  • How to Reach: By air (Tezpura Airport), by train (Rangapara station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).
  1. Dalhousie
  • Location: Himachal Pradesh.
  • Characteristics: Colonial charm, pine-clad valleys.
  • Things to Do: Khajjiar, Dainkund Peak.
  • Nearby Places to Visit: Chamba, Khajjiar.
  • Activities: Trekking, nature walks.
  • How to Reach: By air (Pathankot Airport), by train (Pathankot station), by road (well-connected via buses and taxis).