9 National Parks in India to Explore This Monsoon

Elephants in the rain, misty lake rides, and lush green magic — Periyar National Park, Kerala.

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A monsoon-painted paradise of wild blooms and alpine meadows — Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand.

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Monsoon mist weaves through untouched rainforests — Silent Valley, Kerala’s hidden wild haven.

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Lush monsoon forests and a wild chance to spot lounging tigers — Tadoba, Maharashtra.

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Misty treks, roaring waterfalls, and rolling green hills — Kudremukh, Karnataka’s monsoon gem.

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Flooded plains and one-horned rhinos roaming lush wilds — Kaziranga, Assam in the monsoon.

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Cherrapunji of the South — Agumbe’s rainforest thrills herpetologists and monsoon lovers alike.

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Monsoon-washed jungles and offbeat safaris await in the wild heart of Satpura, Madhya Pradesh.

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Butterflies, blooms, and monsoon magic — Bannerghatta, Karnataka’s wild escape near Bangalore.

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LET THE WILD RAIN IN! Roaring waterfalls, emerald canopies, and elusive wildlife — India’s national parks turn into monsoon wonderlands.

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