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Manjeet Dabas
May 4, 2025
Most parts of India experience soft showers and lush greenery during the month of August. Some places do get waterlogged and soggy, while other places just bloom into paradise itself following the two months of periodic rainfall. Hill stations such as Mount Abu and Nainital, progressively rugged mountains of Leh-Ladakh, the exquisite valley of Jammu and Kashmir, and the wet green places of the South such as Munnar and Coorg are some of the best places to visit in India for August. With nature walks, treks, crisp and fresh waterfalls, adventure activities during the monsoon season, food that provides warmth, but most importantly, joy that is unparalleled throughout your trip.
What is even better is the off-season boost during this month in these locations is a massive life saver in terms of expenses. Therefore, bargain deals on travel, accommodation, eating places and shopping locals during August is truly beneficial. So, we are going to share the list of best places to visit in August in India 2025.
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The rugged mountains and monasteries are striking features of Ladakh which make it a good destination for impulsive travelers. The places possess marvels like Pangong ,Tso, Leh and Kargil, along with Rohtang and Khardung La passes with exuberant blue lakes and azure skies. This november treat gifted by nature is undisputedly a dream on Earth. During the months of August, the place transitions into a clean and gleaming 20-30°C while still maintaining a cool breeze & one of the best places to visit in August month.
Zanskar Valley and sightseeing around the Leh Palace is ideal for trekking and sightseeing. Famous magnetic hill, Shanti stupa and Lamayuru Monastery are also imperdable, with návlevf valley being ideal for camping. With Pangong and Tso Moriri lakes famous for crystal clear waters, Nubra valley gives a fresh reason for its tourism with Hunder sand dunes being all the more astounding.
If you would like to get to Ladakh quickly, the easiest way is to fly into Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, which is located in Leh. Moreover, the closest station is Jammu which is 700 kilometers away. Most of the adventure enthusiasts, however, prefer to drive from Kashmir Valley or ride their motorcycles through the passes and dirt routes, which are numerous and full of scenic beauty.
The system includes the well-known regions of Jammu and Kashmir, which comprise India’s northernmost state and boasts an eye-soothing landscape of the Himalayan mountains and serene lakes and rivers. The weather in August is quite pleasant, with a temperature range of 15-36°C accompanied by a moderate amount of rainfall and abundant sunshine.
The scenic vistas of Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Sonmarg and Betaab Valley offer various recreation options. These stunning areas, located in the Kashmir Valley, offer perfect balance of relaxation and tranquility. In Jammu, the ancient Castle Pargwal in Akhnoor is the impressive remains of the territory incorporated into the Dogra dynasty which is a masterpiece of architecture.
Your first destination when visiting the Kashmir Valley is Sheikh ul-Alam Airport, or for the Jammu region you can use Jammu Airport. Local buses or hired cars can easily be used for internal transport which works perfectly for J&K. The Srinagar region does not have railway access, so you will have to use the road towards Kashmir from Jammu Tawi Station in Jammu, the final stop.
Himachal Pradesh is a State which is situated in the northern part of India and among the Indian States located in the lap of Himalayas. Laced with gurgling rivers, high ice-capped mountains and meadows rolling into nothingness, Himachal is the perfect hill station retreat, especially in the month of August, post the rains, when the earth has turned green once again. They’re not too hot or too cold, but rather plain perfect, comfortable, 25 degrees on average. Showers are occasional.
Since Himachal lies in the foothills, it is adopted because of the variety of reason, there is the diversity in flora. A few hill stations turn out to be all time perfect for a peaceful vacation such as Shimla, Kufri, Kasauli, Kullu, Manali, Mcleod Ganj etc. Kinnaur (‘land of fairytales’), Beas Kund and Indrahar Pass are important places in the trekking list of trekkers and adventure lovers. Spiti Valley is the new hot favourite, with many solo travelers and peace-seekers travelling to this rugged, fabulous beauty.
341 km from Delhi is to Himachal where you could drive to since there are good roadways. You can also reach by road from Dehradun (240 km) and Chandigarh (117 km). This is one of the nicest, most pleasant ways to get to Himachal Pradesh. It is the closest railway station to Himachal, and there are frequent narrow gauge trains from Ambala to Kalka as well. If you’d like to fly in, the Kullu Airport is just 23 km away.
Nainital is a scenic city centered around Lake Naini studded with surrounding lake. In the month of August, this beautiful town from Uttarakhand will blossom and turn green around all the Water bodies it holds in its embrace. The weather is cool, 25C and there is little sign of the heavy rains, but still the skies are cloudy but sunny.
Visit to the numerous lakes, Boating on Naini Lake, relish the deliciousness of the fried delicacies on the Mall Road to celebrate the monsoon, View Himalayan ranges on the Snow point. You could also head to Eco Cave Garden that blooms with flowers and animals at this time of the year or even do a 7 day course on bouldering, rock climbing and river crossing. Topping it all up is the sunset from Hanuman Garhi, another hot spot that everyone wants to do, more so during the grey-orange dusks of August.
The most convenient way to visit Nainital is by air. Nainital is at a distance of 65 km from the Pantnagar Airport. Regular flights are available by Spicejet, Indigo, GoAir, Jet, Air India. Your railway destination lies at Kathgodam Railway Station if you are a train traveler and moving towards Nainital. It lies 34 km from this lake town. The station is well-connected by rail to Mathura-Agra, Delhi, Dehradun and Kolkata. You can also drive to Nainital from Delhi or Dehradun.
Munnar is a beautiful hill station in Kerala, offering a good time to enjoy showers and pleasant ambience irrevocably touched by the green call of nature in the month of August. Munnar is one of the best destinations for couples and it is more suited for honeymoon couples. Even though it’s the off-season, you can be sure that a groundbreaking discount is to be expected across the board. This place is pretty cold in monsoons and it dips to as low as 2-13°C in that weather.So do wear ample warm clothes and wind-cheaters and carry umbrellas.
The tea gardens of Munnar are famous so you cannot miss visiting Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, one of the highest tea plantations not just in India but the world. You can spend a night on Dream Catcher Plantation Resort, the tree house & trek to Echo point. For people who love nature, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary are a must visit places. You can go observe elephants, leopards and deer and other exotic animals. You may also visit these waterfalls—Attukal, Lakkam, Chinnakanal, Thoovanam as enroute relaxation points! You should also try the Ayurvedic massage treatments they offer here as they are best experienced in the monsoon season.
If you plan to fly into Munnar, the closest airport to Munnar is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kms away and the airport from which you will land when flying in. Regular flights to Kochi Airport are available from all major cities in India, and are catered by Jet, Go Air as well as Air India. Taxi services are available from the airport to Munnar. State owned buses can be hired for road transport to Munnar or use a taxi which is available easily in most towns and cities in Kerala including Ernakulam (135 km away). Aluva is the closest railway station of Munnar at 110 km and Madurai Station at 35 km.
For tea lovers, Ooty is basically wallowing in the the drink of your dreams. It’s a hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu, full of tea estates. There is little rain here in August but last month’s heavy downpour has left the tea plantations in bloom and the air smelling of tea. This, perhaps, should be the sole reason why you should decamp to Ooty this August. Weather is also very good, its sun is dissolved 4 hours per day and its temperature is 13-20°C.
In between, you must ride a trip on the Nilgiri Toy Train, Boating in Pykara Lake, as well visit the Government Botanical Garden. It is cold and nippy, keep your woollens out. The Glen Morgan Tea Estate is another plantation worth visiting, if only in search of its cool (and often moist) air, scented with the freshness of tea. You can also visit Toda Hamlet for Toda Temple and the view from Doddabetta Peak.
Coimbatore is the nearest airport, 88 km from Ooty, which in turn has excellent connections with all the major cities of India. Jet, Air India and Go Air are a few of the commercial airlines that operate here. If you are planning a road trip, you can drive up here from Bangalore; you have options either via Mysore or via Chamarajanagar. Your choice: you can take Tamil Nadu state run buses or a cab. By train: If you choose rail route, Mettupalayam(40 kms away) is nearest railway station.
Coorg, or Kodagu as it is locally called is famous for being the ‘Scotland of India.’ Karnataka City is a tourist spot. The chilly misty breeze and the more than occasional drizzle, the highlands, lush greens, mud and wet paths, the base of the hill and a little stream, and with all the mustard yellow flowers that bloom, Coorg becomes a green fantasy in August! It is also famous for its coffee estates, orange orchids, cardamom, pepper plantations and surrounding dense forests.
Hand-pick coffee berries at the various coffee plantations in Coorg, or drop by the Abbey and Iruppu Falls for a laid-back picnic. For nature and Animal lovers Nagarhole National Park And Dubare Elephant Camp are attractions. Raja’s seat is also an excellent spot for its view of the mountains and glens. All of this is made more special by the thought of being in the rain in all these places.
The closest domestic airport, Mangalore is positioned around 160 km away. From Mangalore Airport, you can hire a taxi or use the state transport to reach Coorg. The closest railway station from Coorg is Karnataka’s most well-connected railhead namely Mysore (95 km). If you go by road, there are many buses operating from Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore to Coorg. Or rent a car, or drive up yourself (for that extra charm of a long and leisurely drive).
And if we told you that Rajasthan house a hill station, would you believe?
This desert Indian state of deserts and mirages, Maharajas and forts also embraces in its lap the exquisite hill station of Mount Abu. It was the summer retreat to the kings of the past and presently a hill that is a steady holiday hotspot nestled in the middle of green forests. Mount Abu is also of great religious importance to Jains as well.
You can indulge in trekking in Aravali Hills, a boat ride in the Nakki Lake, and a trip to Dhrudhiya waterfalls as well. In August the hill remains almost without rains and blooming cool and damp weather, very uncommon for Rajasthan. Watch some great spectacle of either sky or simply the healthy vegetation of this region at sunset point located near Nakki Lake and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary for some native species of wild, vegetation and wild animals. You can also visit the famous Dilwara Jain Temple to marvel at this epitome of peace and serenity.
The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Udaipur; located 185 km away. You may even land at Ahmedabad (221 km) since its flights have higher frequency and connectivity. Mount Abu Nearest Railway Station The nearest railway station to Mount Abu is Abu Road which is at a distance of only 28 km. There are daily trains from Mumbai, Jaipur, New Delhi and Ahmedabad that stop at this station. You may book the taxis or rent one from Nehru place to Mount Abu. Prices will be low, heavily discounted even, for this off-season month.
Udaipur, popularly known as the City of Lakes, is one the top tourist place in Rajasthan. Famed for its palaces and lakes, this lovely city is built upon Lake Pichola, much beyond the Thar Desert. Udaipur, seat of Mewadi Rule Udaipur is still ruled by the descendants of the Mewadi dynasty, which is more than 1000 years old, at present represented by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar. According to this tradition, the Maharanas are not rulers of Mewar but only custodians of the kingdom who are serving Eklingji god of Mewar.
Udaipur One such August location is Udaipur- with its folklore and unbroken lineage, appearances of towering palaces and serene lakes, Udaipur is the one August destinations to brag about. The temperature ranges at an average of 29°C.
While in Udaipur you should also meet with the Lake Palace, City Palace, The Leela, and go for an evening Light and sound show at Kumbhalgarh Fort. Another place that is worth visiting in August is the Monsoon Palace, or Sajjan Garh Palace. A palatial residence on a hilltop where one could view it raining on palaces and lakes in the vicinity.
Teej festival is also celebrated in Udaipur in the month of August. Goddesses with hennaed hands and vibrant clothes visit temples to offer songs and dance to Gauri and Shiv. During Janmashtami don’t forget to visit Shrinathji Temple that is dedicated to Lord Krishna in Nathdwara Udaipur. It is here that the Janamashtami and the Nand Mahotsav are celebrated with great pomp. And the Royal Nathdwara Guard fires a 7-gun salute.
It is 14 miles from the town and the nearest airport is Udaipur’s Maharana Pratap Airport is 14 miles from the town. It is directly linked with Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi and all other major tourist destinations in India. Some of the usual airlines here are Air India, Jet and Indigo. The small town also has its own railway junction and trains operate from this station connecting Bhopal to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Khajuraho and other major cities of the country. The roads provide the option to drive to Udaipur from Ahmedabad (262 km), Ajmer (269 km) or Jaipur (419 km). Also you can get state run RSRTC buses.
Pondicherry is a funky blend of French small town and Indian city, clustered up close to the southern tip of Tamil Nadu. With French culture, cute cafes, ancient churches, and desi Indian gullies, Pondicherry has turned out to be huge hit among the young and the old. The month of August is when the rain gods are merciful and do not pound the place with outpour which means Pondicherry comes alive with fragrances of greenery, fresh coffee and wet roads. The average annual temperature is 25-35°C.
There is much in this former French colony. You get a long, luxurious hour of sunrise on the beach, take a boat ride to Paradise Beach Island, rent bicycles and bike around the little lanes and the up and happening Pondicherry, and visit the numerous churches, well! Some of the most visiting churches here are Hallelujah Assembly of God Church, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Zion Methodist etc. Devour a plate of ratatouille and steaming pasta in a tiny, idle cafe while drizzle hovers over the cafe window, and that is how to spend an August holiday weekend in Pondicherry.
If you are flying in, the nearest airport would be Puducherry Airport in Lawspet district of Pondicherry. You can also approach through the Chennai International Airport (approx 135 km) for more regular and frequent flights. A drive to Pondicherry is your other choice. You can rent a car from Chennai (150 km) as well as Bangalore (320 km). Regular state and private buses ply to and fro Chennai, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai. If you set to arrive by train, the closest station is Villupuram, 35 km from Pondicherry (connected to – Mumbai, Trivandrum, Delhi, Kolkata and many other cities).
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