September marks the beginning of monsoon season in India. The shower would be mild, temperature would be pleasant and the place will be green. September is the beginning of tourism season in India.
If you are planning to visit the tropical paradise of India during September, here are Top Places to visit in India in September .
Top Places to Visit in September in North India
1. Delhi
Delhi is a modern and nostalgic cultural destination. If you are visiting in September, you need not worry about the rain, as the monsoon would have already retreated in Delhi. Moreover, September is the time for Delhi International Jazz Festival, which is famous for music performances of local and internatioanal artistics.
Top attractions to cover in Delhi are Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Hauz Khas Village, Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, Jantar Mantar, and others. Top September activities to cover are city cycling tour, tasting local cuisine and street food, shopping, ATV bike riding, Go-Karting, paragliding, rock climbing, and others.
Also Read : What to do in Delhi for 2 Days
Suggested Tour :
- 2 Days - Delhi Private Tour Package
- 4 Days - Delhi Agra Private Tour
- 4 Days - Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour
2. Agra
There is a beauty in watching Taj Mahal being wet with mild drizzle and under dark grey clouds. Nothing can set up a romantic ambiance than Taj Mahal in rain. If you are an adventure explorer or a birdwatcher, Agra might not be best visited in September.
However, if you are looking for a honeymoon destination, Agra will be at its prime beauty. The rain also reduces the crowd in Agra. Thus, you can explore the land without queues. Moreover, September is the month of Ram Barat celebration to enjoy a cultural and religious time. Top attractions to cover in September are Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Agra Fort, Tomb of Akbar, Jama Masjid, and others.
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3. Jaipur
Jaipur, the Pink City, is a cultural destination, which is best visited during September. The monuments of the land would be lush with recent rains. The temperature allows you to enjoy sightseeing with ease. September is also the time of Navratri festival. Cycling is another activity to enjoy here. Top places to visit in September in Jaipur are City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and others.
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Jaipur Travel Guide
- History Of Jaipur
- How To Reach Jaipur
- Interesting Facts of Jaipur
- Shopping in Jaipur
- Tourist Attractions in Jaipur
- Things to do in Jaipur
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4. Bundi
Bundi is one of the laid-back towns of Rajasthan. If you visit during September, the land will be pleasing and attractive. Bundi receives very minimum rainfall, and thus, you can enjoy exploring the structures, boating in the lake, visiting temples, step-wells, and much more. September is not a prime tourism time in Bundi. Thus, it is much easier to find better deals on accommodation, travel, and activities.
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Bundi Travel Guide
- Best Time to Visit Bundi
- How To Reach Bundi
- Shopping in Bundi
- Things To Do in Bundi
- Top Tourist Attractions in Bundi
- Where to Stay in Bundi
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5. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the desert state in the country. September marks the start of tourism season in Rajasthan. Apart from sightseeing, top activities to enjoy during September are desert safari, desert camping, moonlight dinner in the desert, quad driving or 4W drive in sand dunes, visit to Mount Abu, Shekhawati region, camel based activities in Pushkar and many others. Top places to visit during September in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Mount Abu.
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Suggested Tour : 15 Days - Delhi Agra and Rajasthan Tour
6. Ladakh
If you are a mountain bike rider, you ought to visit during September. This is the time; the mountain passes would be at prime beauty. You can clearly spot the glaciers during the ride. Top activities during September are trekking, monastery visit, visit to Mount Everest base, shopping, sightseeing, camping and others. Pangong Lake will have a pleasant climate for overnight camping during September. Top places to visit during September are Thiksey Monastery, Pangong Lake, Drass War Memorial, magnetic hill, Zanskar Valley, Shanti Stupa, Hall of fame and others.
If you find any blocked route or activity, take any advised diversion or choose other activity. Though the landslide probability is very less in September, the authorities know the area better than you do. Ladakh festival is an important celebration of dance, music and sports that takes place from September 1st to 15th, every year.
Read More : Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ladakh
Suggested Tour : 10 Days - Best of Ladakh Tour
7. Himachal Pradesh
Every destination in this state is at the prime beauty during September. Top places to visit in Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Dharamsala, Manali and others. You might not be able to find snow during September and thus, snow based activities are out of option. This is the time for toy train, paragliding, skiing, trekking, visit to tea gardens, water rafting and others. Dharamshala is an important religious and spiritual spot where you can find many tourists during September.
Read More : Top 15 Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh
Suggested Tour : 8 Days - Himachal Hill Station Tour
8. Varanasi
September and October have many religious dates, which make Varanasi more special. Many rituals in the numerous temples in this city during September is the main cause for attracting tourists. Ganga Aarti during sunset is a very important attraction to watch.
Top attractions to visit during September are Manikarnika Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat and others. Boat ride on the Ganges and view from the bridge are the other top attractions to enjoy here.
Read More : Top 11 Things to Experience in Varanasi
Suggested Tour : 9 Days - Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour
9. Amritsar
Starting from July to end of August, Amritsar gets heavy rainfall. During September, the place will be enchanting with greenery and fresh natural attractions. The water bodies fill to the brim with water from recent showers. The city has rich attractions that are at their prime beauty during September like Durgiana temple, Jalianwala Bagh, PulKanjari, Golden temple, Ram Bagh and others. The pleasing temperature would make sightseeing easier in Amritsar during September.
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Suggested Tour :
- 7 Days - Golden Triangle with Golden Temple Tour
- 7 Days - Amritsar, Dharamshala & Shimla Tour from Mumbai
- 7 Days - Amritsar, Dharamshala & Shimla Tour from Delhi
10. Nainital
Nainital is the land of lakes, temples, and grass fields surrounded by green hills. September is the right time to enjoy a quaint time. The greeneries will be lush, and the climate will be relaxing. Top attractions to enjoy in Nainital are Tiffin Top, Raj Bhavan, Naina Devi Temple, Nainital Zoo, and others. The best activities to enjoy in September are shopping, watching the sunset from Hanuman Garhi and sunrise from Tippin Top, boating, ropeway ride, and others.
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11. Almora
Uttarakhand is a land of paradises, and Almora is one such attraction. This is a small hamlet surrounded by snow-filled mountains. The villages are lush and quaint to explore during September. Trekking might not be open during heavy rains.
However, you can enjoy other activities like shopping, sunrise viewing, and others. Top places to visit in Almora are Zero Point, Katarmal Sun Temple, and Kasar Devi Temple.
Suggested Tour:
- 7 Days - Mukteshwar Almora Ranikhet Tour from Ahmedabad
- 7 Days - Mukteshwar Almora Ranikhet tour from Jaipur
- 9 Days - Uttarakhand Tour from Delhi
12. Darjeeling
Tourists usually consider hill towns as summer escapades. However, Darjeeling is quite a beauty during monsoon too. The greeneries, including the plantations and valleys, will be lush during monsoon. You can enjoy a crowd-free lush vacation here. There are numerous seasonal waterfalls and streams closer to Darjeeling.
The best time to visit those sources is during September. Tea plantations are usually harvested between March and December. Thus, you can find many lush plantations ready for harvesting during September. This is the month to enjoy tea tourism here. You can enjoy a romantic walk through the plantations, stay in the bungalows inside the plantation, and enjoy other activities. Do not miss the toy train ride during your visit in September. Other top attractions to cover are Padmaja Naidu zoo, Ghoom Monastery, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tinchuley village, and others.
Also Read : Tips for First Time Darjeeling Travellers
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13. Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a place filled with waterfalls, lakes, zoo, museum, mountain peaks and others. September is the best time for boating, visiting zoo and enjoying sceneries in Meghalaya. It is the time after showers and thus, the waterbodies filled with water make a great spot for picnics, boating and sightseeing. Showers help mountains go green with new plants and thus, the land would look more fresh and entertaining. Golf is an important sport to enjoy in Meghalaya in September.
Also Read : Top 10 Places To Visit In Meghalaya
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14. Ziro
Ziro is a mesmerizing tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh that is very famous among tourists from September to February. During September, the place will be filled with rich rice fields, pine forests, picturesque sceneries and others. During September, the music festival of Ziro is another important element of attraction. Ziro in September is famous for photography, romantic visit and music lovers.
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15. Shimla
Shimla is an important hill town and a famous honeymoon destination in India. The end of September is a wonderful time to visit Shimla to enjoy the lush greenery, river rafting, hiking, camping, trekking, and others. This is the right time to visit destinations like Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Tattapani, Ridge Road, Christ Church, Lakkar Bazaar, and others. Shimla-Kalka toy train tour is also best enjoyed during September.
Shimla Travel Guide
- Best Time to Visit Shimla
- History of Shimla
- How to Reach Shimla?
- Places to Visit in Shimla
- Shopping in Shimla
- Things to do in Shimla
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16. Valley of Flower
Valley of Flower is located in the Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand. This valley will be covered with vibrant colors, thanks to the rows of vivid flowers that bloom in gradients of pink, red, purple, white, and so on. The entire valley will be carpeted with colorful flowers, which will all be at bloom during the monsoon season.
Beyond the flowers, the region is also famous for waterfalls, streams, and animals like black bear, blue sheep, red fox, brown bear, musk deer, and others. Top activities to enjoy beyond exploring the valley are trekking to Hemkund Sahib, visiting Saraswati River, and others.
Suggested Tours:
- 8 Days - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek from Delhi
- 8 Days - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Trek from Mumbai
17. Dooars
Dooars is a small area located in West Bengal. It is located along Teesta River that flows heavy with water during September. Champari wildlife sanctuary is an important attraction during September as you can spot many animals and the temperature is pleasant for roaming around. Mahanada is also at prime beauty during September. The place is a paradise for nature lovers and photo enthusiasts.
Read More : Top Wildlife Sanctuaries to Visit in India
18. Bhimtal
Bhimtal is a famous paradise in Uttarakhand. The place gets its name from a blue lake surrounded by mountain, forests and temple. During September, the recent rains fill the river with water making boating more interesting. The island in the middle of the lake is also at the prime beauty during September. Aquarium will have numerous exotic fish species for sightseeing and it is an interesting offbeat destination for September visitors.
Read More : 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Uttarakhand
Suggested Tour : 4 Days - North India Fishing Tour (Nainitaal)
19. Srinagar
Srinagar is located in Jammu and Kashmir. The best part of this city is River Jhelum. The place has numerous Mughal styled gardens, lakes, houseboats, lush gardens and others. No matter where you go, there will always be a backdrop with icy mountains.
During September, the place becomes cold, waterbodies filled with water becomes apt for houseboat, and other water based activities. September is the right month to visit Manasbal Lake, Pari Mahal, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Dal Lake and others.
Also Read : 20 Best Places to Visit in Srinagar
Suggested Tour :
- 4 Days - Srinagar Tour
- 4 Days - Kashmir Tour Package
- 6 Days - Kashmir Honeymoon Tour
- 7 Nights - Srinagar Ladakh Tour
Srinagar Travel Guide
- Best Time to Visit Srinagar
- Culture of Srinagar
- History of Srinagar
- How to Reach Srinagar
- What to Eat in Srinagar
20. Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a small hill station in West Bengal. It becomes a paradise during September. It is located in mid ranges of Himalayas and has all cliché elements of hill station. During September, the activities like paragliding, river rafting, angling, bird watching and trekking would be pleasant to try. You can find many migration birds during September and October. Top places to visit during this month are Tsonga Gumba, Mac Farlen Church, Durpin Monastery, Deolo Hill, Moran House, Lepcha Museum and Dr. Graham’s home.
Read More : Top Tourist Spots To Visit In West Bengal
Suggested Tour : 8 Days - Darjeeling Kalimpong Gangtok Tour Packages
21. Jim Corbett
Jim Corbett National Park is indeed closed during monsoon because it is the breeding season. However, Jhirna Zone (one of the zones of the park) will be open for tourists, and monsoon is the only time to enjoy rafting in this park. September is the right time for rafting as the rainfall frequency will be lower than July or August. You can also enjoy jeep safari and elephant safari in this zone during September. Monsoon is a good time to visit the park to spot antelopes, boars, quails, barbets, and parakeets.
Also Read : Ten Compelling Reasons to Visit Jim Corbett National Park
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22. Ujjain
Ujjain receives mild rainfall during September. Thus, it is very pleasing to cover the land. There are numerous temples in this region, which would look fresh with the recent rains. Top such temples are Mahakaleshwar, Harsiddhi Temple, Gadkalika Temple, ISKCON Ujjain Temple, and others. Apart from the temples, you will find Ram Mandir Ghat, Sandipani Ashram, Kshipra River, and others. September is the right time for cultural exploration, pilgrimage activities, boating, and others. The climate is also pleasing to allow you to stay outdoors with ease.
23. Orchha
Orchha is a cultural destination to cover during September. The land is filled with ancient monuments and lush greenery. Both the monuments and natural beauties will be fresh after rains. This is also the right time to enjoy Ayurvedic massages, boating, swimming, and others. Top places to explore in Orchha are Jahangir Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Sundar Mahal, Rani Mahal, Pool Bagh, and others.
24. Bishnupur
When it rains, terracotta structures get a fresh orange look, and you can feel the thick aroma of sand. This is why Bishnupur of West Bengal is best visited in September. This region was once the capital city of the Malla Dynasty. Thus, the region has numerous terracotta structures of the 16th century, including large temples made of terracotta. If you wish to explore Bishnupur, September is the best time. Also, the markets of the region are famous for terracotta souvenirs and silk articles. Do not miss to catch a cultural show during your visit.
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25. Shantiniketan
Shantiniketan is a cultural destination of West Bengal. Shantiniketan is filled with gardens, which will receive abundant rainfall during July and August. Thus, if you visit during September, the gardens will be lush and beautiful for picnic and exploration. Do not miss to visit the deer park during monsoon (deer park is closed on all Tuesdays). Kopai river will be beautiful during mild rainfall. Also, pay a visit to Nanoor, closer to Shantiniketan. While you are at Shantiniketan, catch any cultural show.
26. Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a small hill town of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is indeed filled with hill regions. However, Ranikhet is one of the top monsoon paradises to cover in this state. This town is lush with pine trees and green forests. Monsoon makes the forests look fresh and beautiful. Forest trekking is best enjoyed during September. While July and August have the possibility of landslides and heavy rainfall, September is lush and safe to explore the region. This is also the right time to visit Bhalu Dam, Jhula Devi, Haidakhan Temple, and others.
Suggested Tour :
- 7 Days - Mukteshwar Almora Ranikhet Tour from Mumbai
- 7 Days - Mukteshwar Almora Ranikhet tour from Delhi
Top Places to Visit in September in South India
27. Mumbai
September marks the starting of cool season in Mumbai. The place is famous for its luxury attractions, malls, heritage hotels and others. Top attractions to enjoy during September are walk through Marine Drive, Haji Ali, Siddhivinayak temple, Elephanta Islands and others. There are many September getaways near Mumbai like Thosegar falls, Tapola, Bhimshakar, Kamshet, Karnala, Mulshi, Sinhagad, Malshej Ghat, Kolad and Lonavala.
September has many religious dates during which the religion spots in the place will be filled with stalls and interesting rituals. Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival to enjoy in Mumbai in September.
In the month of September, you can visit Mumbai with the India's Most Popular Luxury Train named Deccan Odyssey. You must confirm about the Deccan Odyssey Price, Schedule, Facilities, General Information etc. Here are the suggested Itineraries:
- 7 Nights 8 Days Maharashtra Splendor
- 7 Nights 8 Days Indian Odyssey
- 7 Nights 8 Days Hidden Treasures of Gujarat
- 7 Nights 8 Days Indian Sojourn
- 7 Nights 8 Days Jewels of Deccan
- 7 Nights 8 Days Maharashtra Wild Trail
Read More : Top Tourist Attractions in Mumbai
Suggested Tour : 3 Days - Mumbai Tour with Bollywood Studio
28. Tarkarli
Tarkarli is an important spot for scuba diving in September. Tarkali is located in Maharashtra and during September, the place gets all attention from tourists for stargazing, snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin spotting, boating and others. During September, the skies are clear for gazing. Top places to visit during September are Karli backwaters, Padma Garh fort, Dhamapur Lake, Sri Shivchhatrapati temple, Malvan, TArkali beach, Sindhudurg fort, Malvan, Deobagh and others.
Read More : Must See Tourist Places in Mumbai
Suggested Tour : 7 Days - Mumbai Goa Cochin Tour
29. Chikmagalur
This is a small hilltown located at the foothills of Mullayanagiri Ranges. This is one of the famous tourist destinations in Karnataka. November is the harvest time for coffee in Chikmagalur. Thus, if you visit by the end of September, the plantations will be lush and beautiful. The best activities to enjoy in Chikmagalur in September are camping, trekking, picnicking, and others. Top places to visit in Chikmagalur are Jhari waterfalls, Bhadra wildlife sanctuary, Mullayanagiri, and others.
30. Alleppey
Also called Alappuzha, this is a beautiful destination filled with backwaters, rich paddy fields, coconut groves, and colorful culture. In September, the medicinal herbs in this region will be flourishing. Thus, it is a prime time to enjoy Ayurvedic massages.
You can also enjoy sightseeing, cruising, houseboat ride, beach vacation, and so on. The only downside is that September is not the right time to visit Pathiramanal for birdwatching. However, you can visit other destinations like Krishnapuram Palace, Vembanad, Alappuzha Lighthouse, Jain Derasar, and others.
Also Read : Things To Do In Alleppey – 10 Interesting Activities
Suggested Tour :4 Days - Kerala Backwater Tour Package
31. Diu
Diu was under the control of Portuguese before independence. It is a small island and is one of the least visited paradises in the country. During September, this island is best for camel riding, water skiing, parasailing, pony riding, boating and others. Top places to visit are forts, temples, INS Khukri memorial, St Paul Church, Naida caves, Sheels museum and others. Top beaches in Diu are Nagoa beach, Simbor beach, Ghoghla beach, Simbor beach and Chakratirth beach.
32. Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is one of the many hill stations in Tamil Nadu. During September, the hill station has more footprints of tourists. The climate of the month is pleasant and mild and thus, activities like trekking, cycling, yoga, exploring caves and others are very common. Since September is the end of monsoon season, water based activities like boating, pedaling and others are more common. Top places to visit in Kodaikanal are Coakers’ Walk, Kokaikanal boat club, Kodai Lake, Kukkal caves, Pillar rocks, Dolph
