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Your date with raindrops, hot cuppa chai and rest of monsoon magic can be a just a click away



MONUMENTAL BEAUTY The Lake Palace in Udaipur

Log on to the following sites to visit these dazzling getaways, far away from the busy and noisy world.

Udaipur

http://www.visitudaipur.com/

It's a fantasy trip to a legendary palace built over four centuries ago by 22 maharajas to impress their subjects and consorts. Situated on the shore of Lake Pichola, this series of buildings with sections dating back to the 1500s is beautifully decorated with graceful turrets and Romeo and Juliet balconies.

Tungareshwar

www.spaceapple.com/treks/tungareshwar.htm

Located on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, Tungareshwar is a mesmerizing hill-station. It is an ideal trekking destination. It is best to visit this place in the monsoon when the waterfalls are overflowing and Tungareshwar has a clean and washed look. This site helps you with information about the place and the facilities available there.

Mahabaleshwar

www.theindiatravel.com/travel/favourites/hillstation/Mahabaleshwar.htm

The land of the bulbul, the oft mentioned bird in Urdu poetry, the vast plateau of Mahabaleshwar with long roads, horse rides and footpaths along forest, assures you of a lovely experience. India Travel takes you on a comprehensive walk through the place with information on all the resources available.

Alibag

www.sidzcottage.com/about.htm

Alibag is a great place to be during the monsoon. The beaches, forts and the entire town turn luxuriant in this season. The coconut, mango and areca trees that surround the region make the atmosphere pollution free. The palm-fringed shacks which double as massive umbrellas and the Konkani houses offer a perfect picnic spot. This site with its info base and photos makes this trip all the more enjoyable.

L. S. ROHIT

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