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Amazingly, the rainiest places in the world happen to be in our country! Due to its large size and diverse landscape, India experiences a broad variety of climates. Within its borders, the nation provides locations as arid as the Thar Desert and as moist as Mawsynram, demonstrating a wide range of climates and temperatures. Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and Karnataka are the states in India that get the most rainfall. However, what are some of the other wettest places in the world? Keep reading to know more!
Mawsynram, India
Mawsynram, well known as the wettest place in the world, is an ideal vacation spot for anybody hoping to experience the splendour of rain. The monsoon season brings 11,872 mm of rain to Mawsynram in Meghalaya's Khasi Hills. While driving to this location, one may see several cascading waterfalls. The town has the title of "wettest place in the world," according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The tranquil beauty of Meghalaya, which means "abode of clouds," draws hundreds of travellers every year to its heart. Guests at this verdant establishment may arrange to see nearby attractions such as Mawlyngbna, Nohalikalai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and Mawsmai Falls. April through June is peak tourist season in Mawsynram. We recommend visiting Mawsynram between July and October to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere that follows the monsoon.
Cherrapunji, India
Cherrapunji, also in the Indian state of Meghalaya, receives 463 inches of precipitation each year, putting it in second place, and also one of the rainiest places in the world! Like Mawsynram, Cherrapunji receives a significant amount of rain during the southwest monsoon. The limestone caverns, steep gorges, and famous living root bridges of Cherrapunji are all the result of millennia of rain.
Mount Emei, China
As the tallest of the four Buddhist sacred mountains, Mount Emei also happens to be the wettest spot in all of China. During the monsoon, the region experiences heavy rainfall due to a natural phenomenon known as a "cloud sea" that draws in two layers of clouds making this one of the wettest places in the world!
Agumbe, India
The Malnad area includes the little hamlet of Agumbe in Tirthahalli Taluk, and it receives more precipitation than any other region in Karnataka. It gets the most rain in southern India, so visitors may enjoy picturesque landscapes and breathtaking sunsets over the Arabian Sea. Spectators come from all over the world to see the stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife of Agumbe. This peaceful Karnataka hamlet is home to many waterfalls, including Barkana, Kunchi, Onake Abbi, and Koodlu Theertha. To those who like nature, Agumbe provides a range of hiking excursions. It receives more rain than any other Indian city. Agumbe is best visited in the winter or after the rainy season for the best trekking and views of the rainforest. A visit to Agumbe in the months of April and May will be a magical experience if you are looking to see stunning waterfalls. You must visit this place, as it is one of the rainiest places in the world!
Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea's Bioko Island, off the coast of West Africa, is one of the wettest places on Earth, with an annual rainfall of 411 inches. The island's tropical rainforest environment sustains unique biodiversity, including endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. It is undeniably one of the world's rainiest places!
Tutendo, Colombia
Tutendo, a city in Colombia, shares the third rank in South America for annual rainfall with Cherrapunji, with 463 inches. A wide variety of plants and animals call Tutendo's rainforest home, which benefits greatly from regular rainfall, making this one of the greenest and rainiest places in the world!
The Big Bog, Hawaii
With an annual rainfall of 404 inches, Maui's Big Bog in the United States easily qualifies for this list. This region, which is a component of the varied ecology of the Hawaiian Islands and the East Maui Watershed, receives rainfall that helps to maintain the island's verdant foliage and distinctive topography.
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Mahabaleshwar, India
Famous for its rivers, breathtaking waterfalls, and lofty peaks, the hill station of Mahabaleshwar is located in the Western Ghats. It receives more precipitation than other areas in India, and it is in Maharashtra's Satara district. Ancient temples, verdant deep woods, rivers, valleys, and a plethora of other natural attractions draw thousands of visitors every year. Views of Elephant's Head, Chinaman's Falls, Dhobi, Arthur's Seat, Venna Lake, and Wilson Point are all within reach from this location. When it comes to rainfall in India in 2023, Mahabaleshwar is among the top destinations. Mahabaleshwar is at its most beautiful during December and February. The months of March through June are ideal for adventure tourism in Mahabaleshwar.