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Hit the road

There are treks and spa packages galore for this time of the year

Getofurass has come up with a monsoon travel package which combines the option of enjoying the arrival of monsoon with mouth-watering recipes, wine, and unending campfires.

The first option is a trip to Malenadu – Sakleshpur and the dates are June 26 to 28, July 24 to 26 and August 21 to 23. It gives an opportunity to experience 8000 mm of rain and explore 7000 acres of private forest that supports a variation of habitats.

The next option is Fringe Ford – Wayanad from July 9 to 11, August 7 to 9 and September 4 to 6. You get an opportunity to stay in organised colonial bungalows nestled in faraway estates.

The cost is Rs. 6, 500 (minimum group size 8) includes travel from Bangalore and back, food and barbeques, a bottle of wine complimentary and treks if any in the property.

There is an option to customise the trips too. Call 9845442224/ 26722750 or e-mail contact@getoffurass.com

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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts offers a special package this monsoon with a spa vacation.

The spa menus at The Amarvilas, Agra and The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur have come up with a new menu. In addition to traditional therapies such as the Balinese massage and a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments, the menus include innovative treatments that incorporate the therapeutic sound and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls to cleanse and enhance the chakra energy centers; heated lava shells to synergise warmth and deep pressure in a massage and Omorovicza facials and body wraps.

The special package offers a two-night stay at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur for Rs. 35,000 and The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur for Rs. 36,500. Taxes will be extra.

The package includes accommodation for two persons for two nights in a premier room, additional room for up to two children (below 12 years) comes free, is available. It includes free breakfast for two persons, round-trip car transfer between the local airport or railway station and the hotel and 15 per cent discount on spa treatments. Offer valid till September 30. Visit www.oberoihotels.com or call 011-23890505.

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