10 Best Monsoon Destinations in South India for a Rainy Getaway.

BY SANDHYA | 23 JULY 2025

Munnar, Kerala

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Coorg, Karnataka

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Wayanad, Kerala

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Chikmagalur, Karnataka

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Agumbe, Karnataka

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Alleppey, Kerala

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Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

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Gokarna, Karnataka

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