Ghost Trails And Foggy Views: 7 Unreal Views In India You'll Only See During Monsoon

Valparai, Tamil Nadu

It’s surreal and tucked deep in the Anamalai Hills, Valparai transforms during monsoon. The roads — flanked by endless tea estates — disappear into thick walls of fog. You’ll see “Ghost trails” where mountain roads fade into white mist, herds of wild elephants and gaurs appearing out of nowhere, and waterfalls thundering out of unseen cliffs. It’s quiet, cool, and eerily beautiful — like walking through a rain-soaked dream.

Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra

This lesser-known mountain pass near Pune turns magical during the rains. This is a place where clouds kiss the earth and waterfalls line every turn. You’ll see ghost-like visibility as fog floods the winding roads, dozens of spontaneous waterfalls cascading off cliffs, and a mysterious green wilderness on either side. Tamhini feels untouched, unexplored, and filled with cinematic stillness.

Laitlum Canyons, Meghalaya

It’s surreal and known as the “End of the Hills.” Laitlum offers a mix of grandeur and misty mystery. In the monsoon, clouds rise from the valley like smoke. You’ll see tails that disappear into the fog like secret paths, a cliffside that sometimes opens to vast views, then vanishes into nothing, and also occasional rainbow light filtering through the mist. One moment you’re on top of the world, and the next, you’re floating in clouds.

Munnar, Kerala

Tea gardens stretching into infinity, mist weaving through the hills, and rain wrapping everything in silence — Munnar is at its most magical in monsoon. You’ll see fog drifting in and out of rolling plantations, monsoon-fed waterfalls in every direction, and a peaceful stillness interrupted only by soft rain. It’s quiet, cool, green, and hauntingly beautiful.

Agumbe, Karnataka

It’s surreal, and it is called the “Cherrapunji of the South.” Agumbe is one of the wettest places in India, and among the most mystical in the monsoon. You will see dense forests veiled in thick fog, snaking trails barely visible ahead of you, ancient temples, and colonial-era homes shrouded in rain, and Agumbe isn’t just scenic, it feels timeless, like you’ve stepped into another world.

Kodaikanal’s Vattakanal Trails, Tamil Nadu

It is surreal and often called “Little Israel” by backpackers, Vattakanal’s monsoon trails feel like enchanted forest paths. You’ll see Trails disappearing into clouds of mist, the famous “Dolphin’s Nose” viewpoint hidden in fog, mossy paths, wild mushrooms, and trickling brooks everywhere. It’s a paradise for those seeking serenity with a touch of mystery.

Dzükou Valley, Nagaland-Manipur Border

It is surreal, as in monsoon, Dzükou transforms into a valley of clouds and rolling green hills — wild, wind-swept, and far removed from the world. You’ll see carpeted meadows with monsoon flowers like the rare Dzükou lily, Clouds rolling in like a slow wave over the valley, a surreal silence interrupted only by wind and water. Reaching here during monsoon is a challenge, but the reward is unforgettable.