{"id":7631,"date":"2021-02-04T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T04:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/?p=7631"},"modified":"2021-05-19T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T04:09:38","slug":"the-8-wettest-places-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Wettest Places Of India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Indian monsoon has an impact on the reservoirs around the Indian subcontinent. Then, later in June and July, on the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills, at a level of just 1,300 meters (4,300 feet), heavy rains fell at Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, making it the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/\">wettest place in India<\/a> and the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mawsynram and Cherrapunji on Khasi Hills are the hottest places in the world with 11872 mm of rainfall every year. During the monsoon season, all places in India look beautiful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the monsoon, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dharamsala, Araku Valley, Gangtok, Konkan, and some of the naturally blessed hills are important places. By the month of July, the whole of India experiences an average monsoon, with southern India receiving more rainfall than the other part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 8 Indian places with the highest average annual rainfall:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">1. Mawsynram<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mighty_Jog-e1521641080659.jpg\" alt=\" Mawsynram\" class=\"wp-image-7633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mighty_Jog-e1521641080659.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mighty_Jog-e1521641080659-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mighty_Jog-e1521641080659-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/waterfalls-in-karnataka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the most backward region in the world, Mawsynram set the Guinness World Record in 1985 with about 26,000 mm of rain. The village is located at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level and is believed to receive such heavy rainfall, due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. The monsoon receives an average of 10,000 mm of rain a year, and most of the rain falls in the monsoon months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monsoon receives the highest rainfall in India. Known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wettest place in India<\/a>, Mawsynram is a popular hill station among tourists. The area is honored with amazing verdure, and you will be welcomed with startling precipitation whenever of the year.<strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667\" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">&nbsp;Book Mawsynram Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">2. Cherrapunji<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ela-1.jpg\" alt=\" Cherrapunji\" class=\"wp-image-7634\" width=\"690\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ela-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ela-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Ela-1-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twobirdsbreakingfree.com\/ultimate-guide-to-cherrapunji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the eastern Khasi hills of the Indian state of Meghalaya, Cherrapunji has the dubious honor of being the hottest place on earth. When the mists arrive at Cherrapunji, they are gone up against the highest points of the Khasi slopes, and to ascend along the slopes, they should initially deliver the majority of their dampness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Cherrapunji is the second wettest place on the planet after Mawsynram and is the only place in India that receives rain all year round. Cherrapunji, which means &#8216;Land of Oranges&#8217;, is also called Sehra (historical name). Cherrapunji is famous for its traditional route bridges, which have been bioengineered by locals. The bridge can handle 50 people at a time and is amazing to look at.<strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\"> Book Cherrapunji Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">3. Chinna Kallar<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/041056121Valparai_Chinnakallar_Waterfalls_Main.jpg\" alt=\" Chinna Kallar\" class=\"wp-image-7635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/041056121Valparai_Chinnakallar_Waterfalls_Main.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/041056121Valparai_Chinnakallar_Waterfalls_Main-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/041056121Valparai_Chinnakallar_Waterfalls_Main-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tamilnadu\/valparai\/chinnakallar-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A narrow path between the rugged bushes leads us to the waterfalls. The area where this waterfall is located is the third <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wettest place in India<\/a> after Mawsynram and Cherrapunji or the third-highest rainfall. To commemorate the waterfall, a song from Sarath Kumar Tamil film &#8220;Suryavamsam&#8221; was filmed here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrounded by forests and winding trails, Chinna Kallar is an amazing waterfall known for its wild natural beauty. The amount of rain in the summer season is mostly due to the convection effect. The maximum seasonal rainfall recorded is 3655.5 mm in Chinnakallar. <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Chinna Kallar Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">4. Neriamangalam<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Neriamangalam\" class=\"wp-image-7636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Neriamangalam-Arch-Bridge.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/dekochi.com\/neriamangalam-bridge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way to Mannar, India&#8217;s most visited hill station, Neriamangalam receives the heaviest rainfall in the land of God. Neriamangalam is located on the banks of the river Periyar. Neriamangalam Bridge is also the first arched bridge in South India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Neriamangalam Bridge, built across the Periyar River, is often called the &#8216;The Gateway to the High Ranges&#8217; because it leads to the Idukki district, especially the Munnar Mountains. There is an area that gets the most rainfall in a year, the forest of Neriamangalam is also called Chirapanji of Kerala.  <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Neriamangalam Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">5. Amboli<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10012018_amboli_01.jpg\" alt=\" Amboli\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" width=\"692\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10012018_amboli_01.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10012018_amboli_01-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/lbb.in\/pune\/amboli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amboli is a hill station in the Sahyadri Range known for being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wettest place in india<\/a>. The hill is surrounded by dense forests, numerous waterfalls, and steep valleys and receives an amazing 750 cm of rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place is a popular honeymoon destination and enjoys its waterfalls, flora and fauna, lush forests, trekking experience, and much more. In addition, the place is close to the tourist center of Goa and serves as a relaxing route. Interestingly, there are many places to see in Amboli. <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Amboli Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">6. Sitarganj<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/noakhali_falls.jpg\" alt=\"Sitarganj \" class=\"wp-image-7638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/noakhali_falls.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/noakhali_falls-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/noakhali_falls-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/grand-eastern.com\/trips\/glimps-of-meghalaya-shillong-cherrapunjee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most parts of the state of Uttarakhand received heavy rainfall along Sattarganj, with a maximum of 193 mm of rainfall spreading through the Haldwani &#8220;The Gateway of Kumaon&#8221;. Sitarganj is near NanakMatta Gurudwara Temple, a famous shrine, and the great Nanak Sagar Dam. It is believed that the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, came here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands of pilgrims are here praying for their well-being and prosperity. This place is also famous for NanakMatta Dam. This is a beautiful and popular picnic spot. It has a beautiful lake and boating and fishing facilities are available for tourists. Rudrapur is an important industrial city and the capital of Udham Singh Nagar district. <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Sitarganj Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">7. Chandbali<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chinnakallar_Falls.jpg\" alt=\" Chandbali\" class=\"wp-image-7639\" width=\"672\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chinnakallar_Falls.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chinnakallar_Falls-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.india.com\/travel\/articles\/places-where-it-rains-the-most-in-india-5-wettest-places-for-those-who-love-the-rains-3228317\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandbali is located on the banks of the Baitarani River in the coastal district of Bhadrak in Orissa. The state receives a maximum of 120 mm of rainfall followed by Keonjhar. It is also a popular tourist destination and gateway to the famous Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandbali is known for its excellent quality. The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar at 136 km and Bhadrak railway station at 50 km. The best season to see the moon is October to June. <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Chandbali Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">8. Agumbe<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/tour-plan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/untitled-18.jpg\" alt=\" Agumbe\" class=\"wp-image-7640\" width=\"689\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/untitled-18.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/untitled-18-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/magazines\/travel\/make-a-monsoon-date-with-the-rainforests-at-agumbe\/articleshow\/60087581.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image credit <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is situated in the Shimoga region of Karnataka and is feeling the squeeze as it gets 7,640 mm of yearly precipitation which is the second yearly precipitation in India. Due to its heavy rainfall, it is the wettest place in India &#8221;, one of the rains of India, after Cherrapunji. Agumbe Rain is involved in agricultural efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, tourism (trekking and photography), and the development of the cottage industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agumbe is famous for its western pier, greenery, biodiversity, and waterfalls. Sunset in the Arabian Sea attracts a large number of tourists. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Agumbe Rainforest Research Center, Jogigundi Falls, Koodlu Theertha Falls, Onake Abbi Falls, Narasimha Parvatha Trek, and Dodda Mane Agumbe are the most visited places in Agumbe. <strong><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book Agumbe Trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><span class=\"popup-trigger popmake-667 \" data-popup-id=\"667\" data-do-default=\"0\">Book This Trip Now.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian monsoon has an impact on the reservoirs around the Indian subcontinent. Then, later in June and July, on the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills, at a level of just 1,300 meters (4,300 feet), heavy rains fell at Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, making it the wettest place in India and the world.&nbsp; Mawsynram and Cherrapunji on Khasi Hills are the hottest places in the world with 11872 mm of rainfall every year. During the monsoon season, all places in India look beautiful.&nbsp; During the monsoon, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dharamsala, Araku Valley, Gangtok, Konkan, and some of the &#8230; <a title=\"The 8 Wettest Places Of India\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/holiday-packages\/the-8-wettest-places-of-india\/\" aria-label=\"More on The 8 Wettest Places Of India\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[359,731,67,72,85,380],"class_list":["post-7631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-packages"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7631"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7649,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631\/revisions\/7649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7631"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripbibo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}