The time of departure of monsoon is considered to be the most beautiful time of the year for travelers and backpackers. The period of heavy rains has almost stopped, the waterfalls are in full flow, the hills are covered with velvety green sheets and a light pink coolness starts knocking in the air. The biggest advantage of traveling at this time is the benefit of 'shoulder season'. Before the huge crowd of Diwali and winter holidays, this is the time when hotel room rates are half, cabs and local transport are very cheap and there is no rush at tourist places. If you want to spend relaxing moments at a quiet and charming place in a low budget, then you can immediately plan a trip to these 5 places. 5 best budget places in the country to visit right after monsoon: These five places are the first choice of backpackers to see the most beautiful form of nature without emptying their pockets: 1. Tirthan and Jibhi Valley (Himachal Pradesh) As soon as the monsoon ends, many corners of India start looking washed, green and very beautiful. This time of September and October is just before the peak tourist season, so there are huge savings on hotels, hostels and transport. 5 Best Places to Visit Post-Monsoon for Budget Travelers and Backpackers: Tirthan Valley (Himachal Pradesh) After the monsoon, this valley in Kullu district is laden with apple orchards and pine forests. The crowd here is much less compared to Manali or Shimla, making homestays easily available for ₹700–₹1200. Here you can enjoy Choi Waterfall Trek, visit to Great Himalayan National Park and trout fishing. Wayanad (Kerala) As soon as the rains stop, the tea and spice gardens of Wayanad glow deep green. In September-October, the air here is fresh and Banasur Sagar Dam and Meenmutty Falls are in their full glory. Budget hostels in Kalpatta or Sultan Bathery and KSRTC local buses reduce your travel cost to half. Hampi (Karnataka): Hampi, which is hot in summer, becomes very pleasant after monsoon. The Tungabhadra river is full of water and a blanket of green grass spreads around the historical ruins. The most affordable way for backpackers to explore Sanpur Lake and historical monuments is by renting a bicycle or moped for ₹150–₹200. Ziro Valley (Arunachal Pradesh) The paddy fields here turn into golden and green colors at the end of September. If you like offbeat and serene surroundings, this is the perfect time to get a closer look at the Apatani culture and take a walk on the local pine tree trails. Budget camping and community homestays are quite cheap here. Mount Abu (Rajasthan) The only hill station in Rajasthan gets covered with thick clouds and fresh greenery right after the monsoon. This season is the coolest and most pleasant for boating in Nakki Lake and climbing Guru Shikhar. Due to off-season discounts, budget hotels and dharamshalas are available here at much lower prices. 3 quick tips to save money: Choose Zostel, local dormitories or homestays instead of big hotels to stay. Instead of booking cabs, use local state transport buses and rented scooters/cycles. Plan travel mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) rather than peak weekend (Friday-Sunday); Tickets and stay will be 20-30% cheaper.
