Most Wettest places in India

                           Most Wettest places in India




The place with highest rainfall in India, has the highest rainfall in the world also Amazing right? India is a land of diversity From cultural, to linguistic, to even geographical diversity! The Indian monsoon affects the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding water bodies. In the cooler months the monsoon winds blow from North East and they reverse direction and blow from South West in the warmer months. Mawsynram and Cherrapunji making it the wettest place in India and the world! Due to orographical features, these two villages of North East, top the list of highest rainfall places in India. 


                                   Mawsynram



Mawsynram of Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, North East India, has the title of being the wettest place of India and of the world. It is located on the top of a hill in the middle of a valley. It has a recorded 11, 872 mm. of rainfall during peak monsoons in India. The modest hamlet of huts, where often the rain bearing clouds enter inside, has very simple localites residing who consider it to be a great thing that their village features in the Guinness Book Of World Records for being the wettest place of the world. 



                                       Cherrapunji



Cherrapunji also lies in the slopes of Khasi Hills and experiences rain levels very close to Mawsynram. Its located at the confluence of two gorges in the hills. 11,619 mm. is the highest rainfall recorded in Cherrapunji. It challenges Mawsynram for its record in Guinness Book. It is located 4500 feet above sea level. Tourists flock to witness the magnificent monsoons, apparently the only weather of Cherrapunji because it literally rains all year long here.


                                       Mahabaleshwar



Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra comes next in terms of amount of rainfall it receives annually. 5,618 mm. is the recorded level. It is also located close to Western Ghats and receives continuous rainfall in mild quantity throughout the year. Heavy rains occur during monsoons. It is a perfect summer weekend getaway. This ideal hill station lies approximately 270 kms. away from the bustling capital of the state. It takes one to drive approximately 5 hours from Mumbai to reach Mahabaleshwar. The nearest railway station to Mahabaleshwar is located at Wathar which is at a distance of 60 km. 



                                          Amboli




Amboli is another hill station in Maharashtra, close to Panjim, famous for tourism especially in rainy season. Its called the 'MIST PARADISE' and encompasses beautiful gorges and waterfalls during monsoons. It is also home to a rare variety of flora and fauna. It is even called the queen of Maharashtra. Amboli is located on the ridge of the Western Ghats. Amboli waterfall and Nangarta waterfall are a must visit.

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