10 Best Places to visit in August in India

This is one of the best destination to visit in North India in August

Ladakh is the land of monasteries and mightiest mountains, a perfect holiday destination for bikers and adventure junkies. With renowned towns like Leh and Kargil, passes like Khardung La and Rohtang, lakes like Pangong Tso, this marvel of opal blue skies over brown hills is a dream on earth. During the month of August, this place becomes even more special as the rains have washed the landscapes and left them clean and gleaming. 

. You can experience adventure activities there. Ladakh is the best destination to visit in August.
Weather of Ladakh in July – 20-30°C temperature 
How to reach Ladakh – You can take a flight to Srinagar International Airport or take a train to Jammu Tawi Railway Station in Kashmir
Best places to visit in Ladakh in July – Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Leh, Pahalgam
Price range of Hotels in Ladakh – 900/- to 10845/-
Distance of Ladakh from Delhi – 690km
Time to reach Ladakh by road from Delhi - 14hr 45min

Things to Do:

You can do a host of things here, like trekking in the Zanskar Valley, sightseeing around the Leh Palace, visiting the Magnetic Hill, Shanti Stupa etc. Lamayuru Monastery is another must-visit, while Mulbek Valley is ideal for camping. Don’t miss the crystal clear waters of Pangong Lake and Tsomoriri Lake. Nubra Valley is another great spot for trekking as well as sightseeing, with the Hunder sand dunes as the best attraction.

 

Weather in Kashmir in august- Kashmir In Monsoon (June to September). Temperature – During the time, the temperature ranges from lows of 15°C to highs of 30°C..

 How to reach Kashmir – You can take a flight to Srinagar International Airport or take a train to Jammu Tawi Railway Station in Kashmir

By train: Jammu Tawi Railway Station, situated at a distance of about 330 km, is the nearest railhead serving the beautiful valley of Kashmir. New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, Jammu Mail, and Jammu Tawi Express are some of the prominent trains operating from Delhi.

 

Best places to visit in Kashmir in August – Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam

The price range of Hotels in Kashmir – 900/- to 15845/-

Distance of Kashmir from Delhi – 812 km

Time to reach Ladakh by road from Delhi - 18hr 

Mount Abu is a hill station in Rajasthan near to Gujarat border. During the month of August, the hill receives little rain and blooms, the weather is cool and moist, very unlike Rajasthan. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a cool climate and views over the arid plains below. In the center of town, Nakki Lake is a popular spot for boating. Close by are the centuries-old Dilwara Temples, ornately carved from white marble and of great spiritual importance. 

Things to Do: 

You can go trekking through Aravali Hills, take a boat ride in Nakki Lake, and also visit Dhrudhiya waterfalls. You must visit the sunset point near Nakki Lake and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary for indigenous fauna and flora. The famous Dilwara Jain Temple can also be a stop to admire this marvel of peace and tranquility.

Nearest cities: Abu Road, Udaipur Ahmedabad, Sirohi, Pindwara, Gandhinagar

Udaipur is the nearest airport to Mount Abu, at a distance of 185 km. You can also land at Ahmedabad (221 km) as it has better frequency and connectivity of flights. The nearest railway station to Mount Abu is Abu Road, only 28 km away. Daily trains from Mumbai, Jaipur, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad stop here. You can either book taxis or hire one directly from the airport or station to Mount Abu.

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards, and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics better known as the City of Lakes, is a renowned tourist destination of Rajasthan. Known for its palaces and lakes, this beautiful city is constructed on Lake Pichola, far away from the Thar Desert. The seat of Mewadi Rule, Udaipur is still stewarded by the 1000-year-old Mewadi dynasty, currently held by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar. In this tradition, the Maharanas are not kings but custodians of the kingdom on behalf of Eklingji (a local deity). With such folklore and unbroken history, sights of tall palaces, and idyllic lakes, Udaipur is one coveted August destination. The average temperature is 29°C.

State of  Udaipur  - Rajasthan

weather in  August in Udaipur - The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Udaipur in August is 25.0°C (77°F). August falls in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 266mm (10.5in). The average maximum temperature lies around 32.0°C (89.6°F).

How to reach Udaipur from Delhi -  You can opt for self-drive or hire a cab. It takes about 11 to 11.5 hours to reach Udaipur from Delhi via road. Delhi To Udaipur By Road Bus: Delhi to Udaipur bus runs overnight by the government and private operators regularly. It takes about 14 hours to travel from Delhi to Udaipur by bus.

Best places to visit in Udaipur - Lake Pichola. City Palace. Sajjangarh Palace. Fateh Sagar Lake. Vintage Car Museum. Eklingji Temple. Jagdish Temple. Doodh Talai Musical Garden.
The price range of Hotels in Udaipur  -  1,800 -to 12,000
 Distance of  from delhi –  (662.9 km) 
Time to reach Udaipur by Delhi by road - 11 hr 39 min

Pondicherry is a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal and passes several statues. With its French culture, cute cafes, ancient churches, and desi Indian gullies, Pondicherry has become a great attraction amongst old and young. In August, when rain pounds the place with outpour, Pondicherry comes alive with smells of greens, fresh coffee, and wet roads. The average temperature is 25-35°C.

Things to Do:

Pondicherry many things to offer. You can enjoy a long, leisurely hour of sunrise at the beach, take a boat ride to Paradise Beach Island, hire bicycles and tour through the small and chic lanes of Pondicherry, and stop by at the many churches too! Hallelujah Assembly of God Church, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Zion Methodist is some of the most visited churches here. Enjoy the variety of dishes at Pondicherry. 

How to Reach:

Puducherry Airport in the Lawspet district of Pondicherry. For more regular and frequent flight schedules, you can also use the Chennai International Airport (135 km away). A drive to Pondicherry is also an option. You can hire a car from Chennai (150 km) or Bangalore (320 km). Frequent state, as well as private buses, also run from Chennai, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Madurai. If the train is your transport of choice, Villupuram is the nearest railway station, 35 km away from Pondicherry, connected to Mumbai, Trivandrum, Delhi, Kolkata, etc.

Nainital is a hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular for boating, and Naina Devi Hindu Temple. A cable car runs to Snow View observation point (at 2,270m), with vistas over the town and mountains including Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand’s highest peak

it's a beautiful city built around Lake Naini, peppered with more lakes around it. In the month of August, this picturesque town of Uttarakhand blooms and becomes green around the many water bodies it contains in its lap. The air is cool with an average temperature of 25°C, rain minimal.

 

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state is a delightful scenic hill station in Kerala, A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails, and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak

one that promises a pleasant time with occasional showers and lots of greenery during the month of August. Munnar is a great place for couples, especially honeymoon couples. Since this is the off-season, some groundbreaking discounts are to be expected everywhere. This place is also very cold during the monsoons, with a chilly range of 2-13°C. So do carry a lot of warm clothes, as well as wind-cheaters and umbrellas.

 

The state of Munnar – Kerala
The weather of Munnar in August – 2-13°C
How to reach Munnar – You can take a flight to Cochin International Airport and Madurai International Airport or take a train to Aluva Railway Station and Ernakulam Railway Station
Best Places to visit in Munnar in August - Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, Eravikulam National Park, Attukal Waterfalls
The price range of Hotels in Munnar – 1420/- to 12390/-
Distance of Munnar from Bengaluru – 479km
Time to reach Munnar by road from Bengaluru - 9hr 51min

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, A rich style of art and architecture, not seen anywhere else easily. The erotic carvings and detailed structures make it interesting and show fine art in a new manner. UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. It is among the good places to visit in August in India. The pleasant climate during August attracts lots of tourists every year around the globe

Nandi Hills is a hill fortress in the state of Karnataka. is an ancient hill fortress built by Ganga Dynasty and later enlarged and strengthened by Tipu Sultan in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. 

 

It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from Bengaluru.
The nearest airport to the location is Kempegowda International airport in Bangalore from where one can rent a bus, taxi, or hire a private car. Moreover, the nearest railway station is Chikkaballapur which is approx 19 km. After this, the roads connect well to the hill station.

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan state in India. it also called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards, and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

 

State of  Jaipur - Rajasthan
weather in  Jaipur in August -  33° / 24°
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