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12 Stunning Destinations to Visit in August for Perfect Weather and Scenic Beauty

From misty hill stations to tropical beaches, here are 12 stunning Indian destinations to explore in August for perfect weather and scenic beauty.

August 13, 2025 / 13:39 IST
1. Munnar, Kerala Tea gardens, misty valleys, and roaring waterfalls create a dreamy green escape during August’s monsoon magic, perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike.
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1. Munnar, Kerala
Tea gardens, misty valleys, and roaring waterfalls create a dreamy green escape during August’s monsoon magic, perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike. (Image: Canva)
2. Coorg, Karnataka Coffee plantations, drizzled hills, and forest trails offer a refreshing countryside getaway, ideal for trekking, birdwatching, and soaking in peaceful greenery. (Image: Canva)
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2. Coorg, Karnataka
Coffee plantations, drizzled hills, and forest trails offer a refreshing countryside getaway, ideal for trekking, birdwatching, and soaking in peaceful greenery. (Image: Canva)
3. Ooty, Tamil Nadu Foggy mornings, blooming gardens, and peaceful lakes make August a tranquil time in the Queen of Hill Stations, ideal for couples and families. (Image: Canva)
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3. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Foggy mornings, blooming gardens, and peaceful lakes make August a tranquil time in the Queen of Hill Stations, ideal for couples and families. (Image: Canva)
4. Goa Golden beaches, lush paddy fields, and monsoon festivals reveal Goa’s vibrant rainy-season charm, with quieter beaches and scenic rivers to explore. (Image: Canva)
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4. Goa
Golden beaches, lush paddy fields, and monsoon festivals reveal Goa’s vibrant rainy-season charm, with quieter beaches and scenic rivers to explore. (Image: Canva)
5. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and turquoise waters make it a tropical delight for divers, snorkellers, and adventurous travellers seeking serenity. (Image: Canva)
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5. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and turquoise waters make it a tropical delight for divers, snorkellers, and adventurous travellers seeking serenity. (Image: Canva)
6. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra Green hills, fresh strawberries, and seasonal waterfalls offer a cosy monsoon retreat, perfect for nature walks, scenic viewpoints, and local delicacies. (Image: Canva)
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6. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Green hills, fresh strawberries, and seasonal waterfalls offer a cosy monsoon retreat, perfect for nature walks, scenic viewpoints, and local delicacies. (Image: Canva)
7. Mount Abu, Rajasthan Cool breezes, Nakki Lake boat rides, and misty viewpoints make this desert state’s only hill station a rare green gem to enjoy monsoon greenery. (Image: Canva)
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7. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Cool breezes, Nakki Lake boat rides, and misty viewpoints make this desert state’s only hill station a rare green gem to enjoy monsoon greenery. (Image: Canva)
8. Darjeeling, West Bengal Misty tea gardens, toy train rides, and Kanchenjunga views set a magical August backdrop, ideal for photography and peaceful hill walks. (Image: Canva)
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8. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Misty tea gardens, toy train rides, and Kanchenjunga views set a magical August backdrop, ideal for photography and peaceful hill walks. (Image: Canva)
9. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya Living root bridges, record-breaking rains, and emerald valleys create an unmatched monsoon experience, perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. (Image: Canva)
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9. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
Living root bridges, record-breaking rains, and emerald valleys create an unmatched monsoon experience, perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. (Image: Canva)
10. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh Open mountain passes, serene monasteries, and crystal-clear skies are perfect for adventure travellers seeking solitude, trekking, and breathtaking Himalayan scenery in August. (Image: Canva)
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10. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Open mountain passes, serene monasteries, and crystal-clear skies are perfect for adventure travellers seeking solitude, trekking, and breathtaking Himalayan scenery in August. (Image: Canva)
11. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand August sees this UNESCO site in full bloom, with carpets of alpine flowers against Himalayan peaks, ideal for hiking and nature photography. (Image: Canva)
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11. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
August sees this UNESCO site in full bloom, with carpets of alpine flowers against Himalayan peaks, ideal for hiking and nature photography. (Image: Canva)
12. Alleppey, Kerala Witness the thrilling Nehru Trophy Boat Race while floating on Kerala’s lush green backwaters in a traditional houseboat, enjoying scenic village life. (Image: Canva)
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12. Alleppey, Kerala
Witness the thrilling Nehru Trophy Boat Race while floating on Kerala’s lush green backwaters in a traditional houseboat, enjoying scenic village life. (Image: Canva)
Nivritti Khatri
first published: Aug 13, 2025 01:39 pm

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