India, Aug. 8 -- The monsoon does something remarkable to the landscape around Delhi, transforming the outskirts of the National Capital Region into a lush, forested haven. Meadows fill in, wildlife becomes more active, and the surroundings turn every shade of green in the palette. Many waterfalls appear just when the rains do, and this is a great time for one to embark on a monsoon hike near Delhi. Most of the trails covered in this guide are beginner-friendly forest walks that can be embarked on solo or with friends and family. Best part? You can reach these sites within a couple of hours from Delhi.

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