India, Aug. 30 -- If anyone says monsoon travel in India is difficult, don't believe it entirely. True, each year we face challenges-Mumbai's flooding rains, cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand. Yet, that does not deter a true travel enthusiast. The magic of rain across India has to be seen to be believed, and monsoon travel offers beauty that is unmatched. The Western Ghats and the northeast come alive in monsoons. Green hills, countless waterfalls, thriving flora and fauna. Lonavala, Goa, Coorg, Munnar, Darjeeling, Shimla, Udaipur-all bloom with irresistible beauty and charm.

Travel once meant venturing to distant lands, far from our own city or region. While that allure remains, a new awakening is dawning-nat...