We wait for the monsoons to arrive and cool the otherwise hot & dry climate every year. Then we watch it pour from the same old window of our same old house which gets all dull and boring. Well, not anymore! Spice up your rainy affair & experience the freshness of the season from some exceptionally cosy retreats this year. Get up and get going to these most dreamy and homely cottages in India nestled in exotic locations & explore those moist, Instagrammable landscapes from your snug lil’ shelter. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to keep a lookout for a rainbow or two!
13. Monsoons transform the Shillong Lake into a landscape with breathtaking beauty. Witness it once, and you’ll want to come back here every year.
Where: Ri Kynjai Resort, Shillong, Meghalaya
Tariff: INR 9,143/- to INR 16,068/-
Highlight: Other than providing gorgeous views of the serene Umiam Lake, the resort allows guests to get acquainted with the vernacular Khasi heritage reflecting in its thatch huts and hybrid cottages.
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12. It’s time for you to step away from your phones, laptops & ‘social media’ and go live amidst green landscapes packed with monsoon freshness.
Where: Elephant Valley hotel, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Tariff: INR 3,193/- to INR 5,050/-
Highlight: People opt for Elephant Valley for its remote location that allows them to escape from the world and de-stress. The property also gives guests the opportunity to easily spot native birds, leopards, deer, bison and elephants.
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11. How to make the monsoons better: Get to a stylish retreat overlooking lush greenery and a fresh stream, with a cup of piping hot Munnar tea in hand.
Where: Moselberg Riverside Cottages, Munnar, Kerala
Tariff: INR 4,370 to INR 5,446/-
Highlight: These are well furnished luxury cottages cum villas in Munnar that provide guests a rare opportunity to enjoy stunning vistas of the beautiful Muthirapuzha river, the entire forest area and the tea mountains all at once.
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10. Ride a scooty with your best buddies through the wet, rainy streets of Goa & experience more than mere Love Passion Karma in this beach destination.
Where: Leela Cottages, Morjim, Goa
Tariff: INR 2,824/- to INR 7,328/-
Highlight: This lush ocean front property dotted with coconut trees, pretty chalet style eco friendly wooden huts, hammocks, lawn chairs & a private access to the beach turns all the more fun for travelers during monsoon showers.
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9. Enjoy those ‘haseen vaadiyaan’ up north with a little drizzle in the backdrop.
Where: Hotel Senator Pine & Peak, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Tariff: INR 10,716/- to INR 16,445/-
Highlight: The wooden cottages are nestled amidst lush green pine trees providing mind-blowing views of snowcapped mountains and the river Lidder from a height.
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8. A rocking armchair in the verandah, a warm cup of tea in hand, a soothing view of rains in front, and your bae by your side…Perfect!
Where: Meriyanda Nature Lodge, Coorg, Karnataka
Tariff: INR 11,295/- to INR 17,346/-
Highlight: The stilted cottages perched high above the ground give you access to perfect postcard views of the surrounding coffee plantations, a breathtaking riverside and the Kote Betta mountain beyond.
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7. Read your favourite book swinging lazily in this cosy cottage while the rains outside fill your ears with their sweet music.
Where: Shaheen Bagh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tariff: INR 7,395/- to INR 11,631/-
Highlight: This private estate on the banks of the Tons River offers guests comfort and blissful views of the Doon Valley along with access to the property’s fruit orchards, landscaped gardens, watercourses, lily pools and picturesque pathways.
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6. Rainy mornings in Mussoorie shall greet you with sparkling dew & fresh moss on trees, & that pleasant petrichor in the air. You surely wouldn’t want to miss out on that!
Where: Redburn Lodge, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Room Cost: Starting from INR 12497/- per person
Highlight: With tasteful interiors, unbelievably hospitable staff, astounding views of Mussoorie hills, and an amazing collection of books, board games & CDs, this perfectly comfortable 3 bedroom cottage has never disappointed a single traveler!
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5. The rains, the greens, & the backwaters…it doesn’t get better than this.
Where: Waterscapes Resort, Kumarakom, Kerala
Tariff: INR 3,093/- to INR 7,597/-
Highlight: Located inside the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary popular for attracting rare migratory birds and behind the charming backwaters of Kerala, giving guests a unique experience of being ‘one with Nature’!
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4. Been dreaming of staying in a homely cottage in the jungle with a quaint river gushing by? Make your dreams come true this monsoon!
Where: Blue Ginger Resort, Wayanad, Kerala
Tariff: INR 6,051/- to INR 10,757/-
Highlight: A natural retreat known for it’s unmatched hospitality and the views of majestic mountains, complete with Kerala’s unique Ayurvedic Spa experience. On your trip to Kerala, make sure that this experience is not missed.
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3. Happiness is…when you rope in some old friends, get to a cosy retreat on an island, share funny memories & laugh away while it pours outside!
Where: Barefoot Resort, Havelock, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Tariff: INR 7,933/- to INR 14,724/-
Highlight: A luxuriously comfortable retreat neighbouring Havelock’s 2 km stretch of the unspoiled Beach #7 famed for its pearl-white sand.
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2. How about a much needed romantic getaway where you can forget the rest of the world? How about we add to it some romantic rainy weather?
Where: The Machan, Lonavala, Maharashtra
Tariff: INR 9,143/- to INR 16,539/-
Highlight: The cottages of this award-winning eco friendly resort in Lonavala rising high above the forest floor are synonymous with comfort and privacy.
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1. A lush forest cover in the backdrop, twinkling lights, and a tiny bridge leading you to your quaint wooden paradise…Dreamy rating: 10/10!!
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Where: Vythiri Resort, Kerala
Tariff: INR 12,572/- to INR 29,784/-
Highlight: Set right in the heart of a rainforest, your retreat gives you the perfect opportunity to harmonise with nature and spot wildlife like Malabar giant squirrels, Malabar whistling thrushes, mouse deer, atlas moths, elephants, and much more.
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Dreamy enough? Share this with your friends and plan your peppy monsoon getaway to escape to these unbeatably home-like cottages away from the rest of the world. If you know of any more tranquil retreats perfect for monsoons, then plan your vacation to these Indian destinations soon.
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