As the month of September approaches, the monsoons are starting to recede giving way to the next season. For all those who couldn’t manage to get out and take a monsoon trip, the rains are still around; make the most of these last showers of the year. Overall, there are some amazing places to visit in September in India. September surely is one of the best times to plan a vacation, because of the amazing weather. If you are planning a tour to India, there are a number of destinations sprinkled all around the length and breadth that you can choose from. Keeping in mind the varied tastes of travelers, we have compiled an interesting and exciting list of places to visit in September. Go through and pick the destination you wish to explore this month.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai is a spectacular paradox of chaos and hope, glamor and squalor, modernity and tradition, old and new. Famously known as the City of Dreams, Mumbai – formerly known as Bombay – has a long colonial history, starting from Gandhi’s visits to the city to the intense protests against the Simon Commission in 1928, the city has stood witness to many important events in the country’s freedom struggle. Today, Mumbai is a beautifully blended melting pot of cultures and lifestyles. The city soaks in everything into its fabric, making it its very own. Always bustling with energy, a trip to Mumbai should be on your travel list to understand the best way of how India portrays unity in diversity. Visit the hidden temples or pay a visit to famous monuments to explore the most cosmopolitan city in India. Enjoy the perfect blend of festivities, religions, music, food, music and theatres with a trip to Mumbai. Some of the best places to visit in Mumbai are the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Girgaum Cave, Siddhivinayak Temple, Essel world, Elephanta Island etc.
Kovalam, Kerala
Kovalam beach is located at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is also regarded as the top most beach of Kerala in popularity stakes. It is 16 kilometers away from Trivandrum city. The distance, in terms of time is an hour.
Kovalam used to be a small village along the coast of Kerala before its beaches were found out and it gained prominence as a tourist destination. The coconut trees give Kovalam beach its excellent scenic splendor.
There are a number of activities that may be participated in by the visitors like aquatics, swimming and sunbathing for example. Besides these, visitors also have the option of shopping for handicrafts, clothing and jewellery. There are opportunities for a number of watersports like skiing, kayaking, surfing and swimming. Visitors can also enjoy the breathtaking coral reef of Kovalam beach.
Khandala, Maharashtra
Khandala is a tourist utopia. With the overflowing cascades of water, grassy hills and lustrous valleys, Khandala is located on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Lonavla, a sister hill station, is also located close by. As lovely as this hill station is, its history has become obscure in comparison to its picturesque valleys and scenery. There are quite a number of tourist spots in Khandala, such as the Duke's Nose peak, the Karla Hills, Bedsa caves and the Pavna Lake. This hill station had witnessed the rise and decline of powers such as the Marathas, the Peshwas and finally, the English. Blessed with a salubrious climate, Khandala is the perfect weekend getaway for those looking to escape from the dreary din of everyday living. The hill station is perfect to visit from October to March, and promises a lot more fun than just the alluring panoramic views of greenery. Scroll down for more information.
Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam is a tourist town in state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a prominent vacationer goal and slope station. Pahalgam is directed by the Pahalgam Development Authority, headed by a Chief Executive Officer who works as the chairman of neighborhood town territory committee. The essential species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus griffithii, Abies pindrow, Aesculus indica and so forth. The significant bushes are Indigofera heterantha, Viburnum spp., Sorbaria tomentosa and so forth the ground cover is extremely rich and dicotyledonus herbs command: Rumex patientia, Primula spp., anemone spp., etc.
Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
The Dudhsagar Waterfall is a four-tiered waterfall situated right on the Goa-Karnataka border, closer to Goa. It’s sight is so mesmerizing, as you see the milky vapours rise from the falls. The entire phenomenon is usually described as clouds falling from the heavens, descending directly onto the earth.
Dudhsagar Waterfalls- springing from from a lofty height of 600m is located on the Goa-Karnataka border. It lies at a distance of 60 km from Panaji and 10 km from Colem Railway Station.
The name of this waterfall evolves from the Konkani name for the falls, Dudhsagar meaning 'sea of milk'. This is because froth is formed due to the speedy surge of water from the majestic heights.
In spite of being a perilous spot due to its slippery rocks, it is a popular site for trekking and hiking. The fall looks stunning post monsoon as it ripples with bubbling foam-like water.
The fall overlooks a steep, crescent-shaped edge of a valley covered with beautiful tropical forest. Monkeys, birds, bees, butterflies have carved their own niche amidst the flora of the region and the plunge pool abounds in aquatic life.