No place in India gets the best televisuals of the monsoon than Maharashtra, in particular its capital Mumbai. Waterlogging and flooding are second nature to the city during this time, and scenes of residents making their way across knee-deep water blare across television screens all over the country. It is undeniable, however, that the smell of petrichor in the air and the thunderous rush of water falling onto roads, houses and people makes for a soothing spectacle. The Western Ghats are particularly magical this time of year for visitors hoping to savour the experience outside of concrete buildings.
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Where Nature Comes Alive: Top 10 Monsoon Getaways In Maharashtra
From beach towns on the Konkan coast to inland hill stations nestled in the Western Ghats, here are some of the best places to experience the rainy season