Cloudless blue sky of monsoon. And the rugged beauty of the mountains. This is like a sky-yellow fantasy. When people are overwhelmed by the continuous rain of clouds, then in some parts of India, the clouds are very heavy! If you want to escape the rain and find peace in the lap of nature, these are your ultimate shelter. Say goodbye to July’s damp weather and visit 6 places in the country where there is no rain at all.
(1) Leh-Ladakh (Ladakh)
As it belongs to the rain shadow region, Ladakh experiences almost no monsoons. During this time the sky here is clear as glass.
How to go: Leh airport can be reached directly by air. Exciting road trips are possible via Manali or Srinagar.
Where to stay: Leh city has good facilities of modern hotels, local homestays and guide camps.
Places to visit: The blue water Pangong Lake, the beautiful Nubra Valley, the mysterious Magnetic Hill and the ancient Buddhist monastery.
(2) Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh)
This cool desert of Himachal is dry even in July. The surrounding rugged mountains and peaceful Tibetan culture fills the mind.
How to go: From Shimla or Manali you can hire a car to cross the rough road towards Kaza.
Where to stay: Beautiful cultural homestays and guesthouses are available in Kaza and Kibar villages.
Places to visit: The historic Key Monastery on the top of the hill, the picture-perfect Langja village and Dhankar.
(3) Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)
This hilly town in northeast India is almost rainless for a few weeks in July. The green nature here takes on a magical form at this time.
How to go: Tawang can be reached by car from Guwahati or Tezpur via the cloud-covered Sela Pass.
Where to Stay: There are many government cottages and private lodges near the monastery in Tawang town.
Places to visit: India’s largest Tawang Monastery, the beautiful Madhuri Lake and the local tribal culture.
(4) Lahaul Valley (Himachal Pradesh)
This unique valley can be seen only after crossing the Atal tunnel. The weather here is pleasant and dry even on rainy days.
How to go: This valley is only a few hours drive from Manali via Rotang or Atal Tunnel.
Where to stay: A riverside cottage or camping resort at Keylong or Jispa is one of the best addresses.
Places to visit: The hilly city of Keylong, the Sisu Falls and the enchanting mountain valleys.
(5) Kinnar (Himachal Pradesh)
Surrounded by apple orchards and traditional wooden houses, Kinnar is an ideal place to escape the monsoons. The hills here stand dry in July.
How to go: Kalpa in Kinnar can be easily reached from Shimla by crossing the hilly route along the national highway.
Where to stay: Kalpa and Sangla valleys have many hotels with views of the snow-capped peaks.
Places to visit: Shanta Kalpa Village, Sangla Valley and Chitkul, India’s last frontier village.
(6) Mount Abu (Rajasthan)
The only hill town in the desert. July has mild pleasant weather, which will give you a quick relief from the scorching heat of the plains.
How to go: Nearest railway station is Abu Road. From there you can take a bus or a taxi to the mountain.
Where to stay: There are all kinds of budget lodges and royal heritage resorts around the lake.
Places to visit: The ancient Dilwara Jain temple, or the lake and sunset point on the hill.
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