Are you planning to spend a different monsoon this year with your gang? Time to visit the capital of India, Delhi for an exhilarating monsoon thrill with your group, full of fun thrill and romanticism. 

The lush green northern hills, the pretty road side cafes, and amazing street food will make your monsoon worth a mention. Delhi’s monsoon is quite comfortable and you don’t have to worry about floods, rather make it the best time of the year to reconnect and celebrate with your group of best friends!

Wondering how to plan an affordable trip to Delhi this monsoon with friends? Choose one of the leading and trustworthy group tour operators of India, and begin your exploration to the north!

Here are some tips to have an amazing and cuddled up monsoon with Delhi this year! 

A throwback to old days at rooftop cafes 

When it comes to sitting with your friends and going for a nostalgic trip to good old days, nothing can be better than having coffee on rainy days. Delhi is an abode of some of the most colorful and cozy cafes on rooftops, be it at Vasant Kunj or CP.  You can enjoy the mesmerizing views of your gang, and sip into coffees and hot chocolates. 

Food expedition with friends 

Is your gang the ultimate foodie? The food enthusiasts can go for a food expedition to old Delhi lanes.  From street foods like golgappes and chaats to the paratha wali gali boasting with best parathas and chole bhatures, you have options galore to explore. 

Road trip to Murthal for some amazing parathas 

Murthal is 50 km away from main Delhi and youngsters regard this place as the best for the food addicts.   Visit the road side dhabas for exotic parathas. The bike road trips to Murthal are full of fun and become more thrilling during monsoons. 

Sneak peek into the historical Delhi with cameras 

Photoshoot with friends is always fun, and the moments that you capture on a trip will live forever.  Go discover the historical sports of old and New Delhi, from Red Fort to Lodhi Gardens, India Gate, Chandni Chowk and more and don’t forget to take your cameras to click some of the most amazing pictures amidst serene monsoon! 

To the hills

After staying some days in Delhi, you can set out for road trips with your group to the hills, be it Uttarakhand or Himachal.  These places become more beautiful after rain washes down the lush green valleys and forests! 

Choose one of the most affordable group tour packages from Kolkata from a leading travel agent and start your journey!

Do you love to study the breath-taking beauty of nature during monsoons?  If yes, then nothing will satiate your soul in a better way than the northeast. Talking about Northeast, visiting Shillong, the Scotland of the east during monsoon is a mandatory thing for travel junkies.  The salubrious weather and incredibly heavenly scenic scene will intoxicate you completely. 

From beautiful and clean waterfalls to lush greenery, the steep Khasi hills, and orchid flowers would take you to a phase of serenity and make you feel close to mother earth. But, if you want to do more adventurous activities than usual sightseeing, Shillong and adjoining areas are best for that too.

Take and flight or train to Guwahati, and rent a taxi for a two hours’ drive to enter the state of Meghalaya, and finally into the lap of nature in Shillong.  A number of domestic holiday packages are there to suit your requirements. 

Here are some of the thrilling activities to do in Shillong. 

Boating in Umiam lake 

Enclosed with rich greenery and mountains, Umiam is a lovely lake situated in Nongpoh, at a distance of approx 17km from Shillong. To sail through the crystal clear water in Umiam would be a wonderful activity to take part in. You can different options there, from water-skiing, sailing, to rowing and you can choose accordingly.  The placid waterbody with peaceful weather would offer you the correct state of mind, body, and soul. 

Trekking in pristine trails 

To find out good trekking trails, travelers are suggested to go out of the town. Enjoy the trekking activities and David Scott’s trekking trail is one of the best in Meghalaya.  The trek passes through low granite and sandstone cliffs found amidst hills, with a clear stream flowing along with you.  For better trekking experience, Meghalaya Living Root Bridge, Kyllang Rock, and Sophet Bneng are exotic options. 

Angling at Dawki 

Apart from Umiam, Dawki is another beautiful small place that offers a promising opportunity for angling. 80 km away from Shillong, situated at Bangladesh border, this place renders different species like Catfishes, Golden Carps and Silver Carp while angling.  Choose one of the best domestic tour operators to get the best chances of angling and other activities.

River Rafting 

Did you think that north India is the only proper destination for river rafting? Then you should explore Shillong for better options.  Ranikor is an offbeat destination near Shillong and is the best place of Meghalaya for river rafting. If you have lesser time in hand, you can also simply go to Barapani Lake that is only 17km from main town Shillong.

Hop at the waterfalls 

There are a number of waterfalls in and around Shillong, from Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls and Crinoline Falls to popular Elephant falls.  You can explore them and take bath in the natural swimming pools that they create, with the fish spa free!