August In India: Best Monsoon Vacation Destinations!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

Mount Abu

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Lonavala

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Khajuraho

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Wayanad

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Munnar

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Panchgani

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Jodhpur

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Kanyakumari

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Dharamshala

[{"selector":"#anim-fdb52be4-b161-4855-ac88-f48194b18765 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.69332258032099%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dharamshala is another beautiful August monsoon location. Its lush flora is enhanced by significant rains due to its altitude. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Kumarakom

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