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Mount Abu |
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Set amidst green, wooded hills, Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hillstation, and the perfect destination for those who like sleepy, relaxed holidays. Small, quiet and deliciously cool, Mt Abu usually inundated by weekend crowds, Gujarati honeymooners and pilgrims- but finding a little bit of solitude amidst the crowd is never a problem. Fortunately for those who can't imagine a holiday without a bit of sightseeing thrown in, Mount Abu offers a few attractions to choose from- few, but adequate. Go boating on the pretty Nakki Lake , or go strolling along the many paths that wend their way through the hills, offering some of the most spectacular views around.
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Mahabaleshwar |
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Mahabaleshwar, within easy distance of Mumbai, is a peppy hill station that was once a colonial retreat during the British Raj. Mahabaleshwar is liberally perked up with a dash of interesting ingredients for that delicious holiday you've always been meaning to take. Perched in the Sahyadri Mountains at a height of 4500 ft, Mahabaleshwar has a magnificent view of the evergreen valleys of the Deccan and the Konkan coast. In the midst of thick forests is that beautiful plateau where many a box office hit film has been picturized; a woody haven that tempts you to break forth into a song and dance routine! There is much to see and do in Mahabaleshwar. Start by drinking in the breath-taking vistas and varying perspectives of the valley from over 30 different vantage points.
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Shillong |
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Get a birds' eye view of Shillong from the sky… a lively city that paints a pretty picture…A vision of snug wooden cottages and red tiled roofs rubbing shoulders with each other, nudging at terraced hills. Shillong, the capital of the eastern state of Meghalaya lies on a 1520 m high plateau. The Diengiei Hills and the Assam Valley peaks loom up in the distance, hemming in the Umiam gorge and the Umiam River . The view from Shillong Peak is amazing; this is the highest point in the city, from where you can glimpse the entire city veiled in clouds. Shillong by night will take your breath away, with its millions of lights glimmering like a galaxy.
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Gangtok |
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Mesmerising, picturesque, colourful - Gangtok is the exuberant capital of Sikkim that lures you for an unforgettable vacation. Cool breezes blow over the lush mountainside and the air is fragrant with the profusion of wild orchids and rhododendrons. Gangtok's bazaars bustle with the animation of trendy youngsters, elderly matrons in their traditional bakus and lamas in colourful maroon and mustard robes. Prayer flags flutter in front of pretty Buddhist shrines and pagoda-style houses that cling to the hillside. At about 1,770 mt, Gangtok offers panoramic views of the Himalayas , especially from Tashi Viewpoint
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Yercaud |
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Yercaud is a small, unpretentious hill station in the Shevaroy Hills near Salem in Tamilnadu, a wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can while away the hours walking along little trodden paths and sauntering through the forests, relaxing in grassy woods or boating on the placid lake. The little town of Yercaud has an untouched landscape and a graceful, unhurried charm. Yercaud is surrounded by coffee plantations and thickly forested hills that are wonderful for trekking. The town is at a height of 1,500 mt, and the weather is just right for a pleasant holiday during the Dussehra-Diwali vacations.
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