PEAKLIFE

It time to take break from the city and visit these monsoon destination.

It’s time to count your company leave, and apply for another, for this monsoon will bring you more surprises. The splendorous greenery in Western Ghats is one such worth a visit; here a list of places you can visit this monsoon.   

Kuruva Island, Wayanad

Spread across 950 acres of land, Kuruva Island is a rich forest with flora and fauna. The island is surrounded by streams and one can take a ride on boats and bamboo made rides to reach the island. The place gives you abundant options of thrilling rides and quiet nature walks in the forest. One can reach easily Kuruva Island from Mananthavady which 17km east of Kuruva Island.

Kudremukh, Karnataka

Located in the Kudremukh National Park, Kudremukh peak is heaven on earth with numerous species of flora and fauna. Easy access from Chikmagalur and Bangalore, these hills are mesmerizing during the monsoon. Trekking through the mountain you can see waterfalls and numerous wild animals.

Courtallam, Tamil Nadu

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Smallest town in Wesern Ghats, Courtallam is a waterfall zone and is the source of perennial rivers like Chittar River, Manimutharu, Pachaiyar and Tamirabarani. With recent increase in Spas and Health Resort and numerous waterfalls and cascades, it has named as Spa of South India.

Dudhsagar Falls, Goa

With the spectacular height 1017 ft, Dudhsagar falls, as the name goes the majestic cascade of white water, which gushes over the steep, nearly vertical face of the mountain. Though reaching here during monsoon is difficult but sheer majesty and splendor of the wild nature is worth a visit.

Durshet, Maharashtra

Located in the laps of the spellbound Sahyadri ranges, Durshet is covered with thick forest. The deep woods combined with Tranquil and pleasant atmosphere along with flowing Amba River this is a perfect monsoon getaway.  One can enjoy the trekking through the greenery and waterfalls along with the adventurous activities like rappelling, river crossing and rock climbing. The place is filled with wide variety of flora which is a home for birds and beautiful butterflies.