If summer in Rajasthan means burning heat and dry weather, the monsoon season brings refreshment, celebration and enjoyment to the desert state. The wonderful places to visit in Rajasthan during the monsoon are a live testimony of how captivating the rainy season is in the western region of the nation.
Here are 5 most beautiful places to explore in Rajasthan during monsoon
1. Udaipur
Known as the “City of Lakes,” Udaipur is especially charming in the monsoon season. The lakes become even more stunning when the rains fill them up. Visit Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola and the lovely gardens surrounding them.
2. Mount Abu
Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, offers a cool retreat during the monsoon. Rain rejuvenates the area’s waterfalls, lush greenery and Nakki Lake, creating a tranquil haven.
3. Jaipur
Known as the “Pink City,” Jaipur is the capital and a delightful place to visit in the monsoon season. The rain gives its ancient palaces and forts a vibrant, new look. A must-see sites include City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
4. Jalore
Jalore, often known as the “city of granite and grandeur,” is situated in the foothills of the Swarnagiri Mountains. During the monsoon, the Aravalli Ranges, which surround the city, become welcoming. The massive grey sky and verdant greenery of the hills offer an imposing background for the city.
5. Bundi
The monsoon season in Bundi, surrounded by hills and rivers, brings peacocks and rainbows. Bundi Palace, where Nobel Laureate Rudyard Kipling wrote his masterpiece ‘Kim’, is extremely appealing during the monsoon.