8 Best Monsoon Vacation Destinations In India To Explore This Season

1. Munnar, Kerala

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2. Lonavala & Khandala, Maharashtra

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3. Coorg, Karnataka

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4. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

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5. Udaipur, Rajasthan

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6. Athirapally, Kerala

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7. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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8. Mawsynram, Meghalaya

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