Top 10 Places In India With The Highest Rainfall

29/JUNE/ 2025

Mawsynram, Meghalaya 

At number one is the wettest spot on our planet, receiving more than 11,000 mm of rain per year. Sitting high in the East Khasi Hills, the village is famous for its foggy scenery, green forests, and the constant patter of rain falling over the hills almost all  the time.

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Cherrapunji, Meghalaya 

Its closest rival is Mawsynram, but Cherrapunji is well known for having stunning waterfalls, cliff-hugging landscapes, and cave systems of limestone. The town receives torrential rains, particularly in the monsoon season, and has a wealth of natural attractions and unusual living root bridges.

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Agumbe,  Karnataka 

Better known as the "Cherrapunji of South India," Agumbe is located in the Western Ghats and is famous for its thick rainforests and lavish monsoon rains. It also qualifies as a biodiversity hotspot, with a number of rare and endemic flora and fauna, such as the king cobra.

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Pasighat,  Arunachal Pradesh 

Situated on the Siang River, Pasighat is famous for its prolific rainfall, green valleys, and rich tribal culture. The rainfall adds to the scenic beauty of the place, which makes it one of the greenest corners of Northeast India.

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Kollur, Karnataka 

Kollur in Karnataka's Udupi district is blessed with heavy monsoon rains that feed its lush environment. Besides its natural beauty, it is well known for its ancient Mookambika Temple, which draws pilgrims and nature enthusiasts alike.

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Kochi, Kerala 

Being a coastal town, Kochi gets heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon. The city offers a diverse combination of tropical scenery, historic architecture, tranquil backwaters, and a vibrant port life, all heightened by the rainy season.

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Itanagar,  Arunachal Pradesh 

Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, receives ample rainfall that nourishes its hilly forests and richly thriving ecosystems. The city also depicts the rich tribal culture of the region, which gets even more scenic in the rains.

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Amboli, Maharashtra 

Less known but very rainy hill station, Amboli is situated in the Sahyadri Hills of western Maharashtra. Renowned for its misty forests, waterfalls, and cool weather, Amboli turns into a lush haven during the monsoon.

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Mount Abu, Rajasthan 

Mount Abu, Rajasthan's sole hill station, is surprisingly rainy given its desert location. The region provides a cool respite with its green hills, lakes, and rain-soaked landscapes.

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Western Ghats,  Goa 

While Goa is famous for its beaches, the state's Western Ghats area experiences full monsoon rains. Rainforest-rich land houses a wide array of wildlife, spice plantation, and waterfalls, providing an alternate experience from Goa's beachside beauty.

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