Summer can be fun if you know where to spend it, and what could be better than lush greenery? Here is a list of hand-picked places that offer the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate away from the scorching heat of the cities.
Thekkady, Kerala
Learn how to strike a balance between our modern way of living and living with natural resources. Thekkady has a wide variety of experiences, like bamboo rafting and border hiking, which are best for witnessing wild creatures in their natural habitat.
Nearest airport: Madurai airport
Must visit: Periyar National Park and Chellarkovil Viewpoint
Mokokchung, Nagaland
See the lives of the Ao tribe by visiting one of their largest and oldest villages here. With plenty of picturesque villages around, Mokukchung is a perfect base for village-hopping to experience the rural landscapes.
Nearest airport: Jorhat airport
Must see: Ungma Village and Mokokchung Village
Chikmangaluru, Karnataka
To find solace during the humid season, look no further than Chikmangaluru. From majestic coffee plantations to enchanting waterfalls, this place can never disappoint you.
Nearest airport: Mangalore airport
Must see: Hebbe Falls and Sringeri Mutt
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Indulge in nature-walk through the lush green valleys or go on a relaxing boat ride on the serene Kodai Lake. If you’re lucky, you will also witness the rare kurinji flower that grows once every twelve years.
Nearest airport: Madurai airport
Must see: Dolphin’s Nose and Guna Caves
Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
Visit Cherrapunji to see the century-old living architecture in the form of the double-decker living root bridges built by the Khasis and the Jaintias.
Nearest airport: Shillong airport
Must see: Mawlynnong Village and Dawki River
