Wet And Wild: 9 Cities With Highest Rainfall In India

Let’s read about some of the wettest places in India

1. Mawsynram

The place receives 11872 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season making it one of the wettest places of India and also beyond its boundaries. If you take a road trip to this place, you will come across numerous gushing waterfalls, leaves washed away with water, looking all green, and the entire place turns tropical, making it a sight to behold. 

The exciting part about this village is that it has marked its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the wettest place in the world. The place witnesses hundreds of tourists every year to experience the serene beauty of the place. 

Best Time To Visit: April – June

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2. Cherrapunji

The pristine and panoramic view of the backdrops makes it one of the most beautiful places in India, which records a rainfall of 11619 mm every year. It makes up for a perfect location to relax and rejuvenate only by enjoying the view. 

Besides being one of the places that receive the highest rainfall in India, Cherrapunji has a lot of attractions, including the Double Decker Root Bridge, Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawlynnong, etc, that lure people into visiting the place.

Best Time To Visit: October – May

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3. Agumbe

You will find several stunning waterfalls in Agumbe, and the varied flora and fauna is what attracts tourists to visit. Some of the popular falls in Agumbe include Koodlu Teertha Falls, Barkana Falls, Kucchi Falls, Onake Abbi Falls, etc. The best part is that the village provides a trekking experience as well for adventure lovers.

Best Time To Visit: April – May

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4. Mahabaleshwar

You can find ancient temples, gushing waterfalls, and very dense forests, making the place a popular tourist attraction. 

Some of the popular attractions in Maharashtra include Chinaman Falls, Arthur’s Seat, Dhobi Waterfall, Wilson Point, Venna Lake, and Elephant’s Head Point which you can explore while you are on your trip to Mahabaleshwar. 

Best Time To Visit: March – June

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5. Pasighat

Comprising abundant sceneries, Pasighat is not only one of the wettest places of India but also 

receives the heaviest rainfall in India, offering plenty of activities for tourists. If you are into photography, then you are in for a treat. 

You can see the amazing tea gardens, and an amalgamation of beauty and serenity, for the place records an annual rainfall of 4388 mm, turning the place into a paradise and also one of the wettest places of India. 

Best Time To Visit: May – June

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6. Amboli

Amboli is one of the wettest places in India, and you can spot some rare species of Flora and Fauna that will leave you surprised. So this monsoon, Amboli should definitely be on your bucket list. 

Best Time To Visit: October – February

7. Gangtok

Gangtok is also one of the places that receive the highest rainfall in India, but the place is blessed with immense beauty with lush greenery, vegetation, and several monasteries that are found to reignite your spiritual side. 

You can visit the Khangchendzonga National Park, or you can soothe your soul at the Rumtek Monastery. Gangtok receives an annual rainfall of 3737 mm, making it one of the wettest places in India that has several attractions to choose from.

Best Time To Visit: March – June

8. Neriamangalam

The area among the highest rainfall in India, which witnesses 260 days of rain in a year. Since it is one of the wettest places in India, it is sometimes also called the “Cherrapunji of Kerala”. 

It is situated on the banks of the Periyar River, so it gives you some stunning views and the attraction includes the Neriamangalam bridge, which plays an important role in the history and culture of the place. 

Best Time To Visit: October – March

9. Sitarganj

However, the place witnesses a good number of visitors during the monsoon season, for it is said to be one of the wettest places in India, as compared to the surrounding areas. 

You can plan a weekend getaway to Sitarganj during the monsoon season if you are in the nearby areas or Delhi NCR. 

Best Time To Visit: March-May