Travel Destinations for Indian Monsoons
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Â
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Corbett National Park Named after the famous hunter of man-eating tigers, this national park is home to a variety of flora and fauna. 110 tree species, 50 mammals’ species, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species to name just a few. |
| Needless to say, this place provides welcome respite from everyday city stress. | |
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Puducherry A quite little town on the southern coast of India, this place still retains the quaint flavour of a French colony: the majestic colonial heritage buildings, unspoilt virgin beaches, and tree lines boulevards. |
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Kerala A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art |
| forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine…you need more reasons to visit Kerala? | |
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Matheran Located at an elevation of 800m from the sea level, Matheran is an idealic weekend get-away just 100 km from Mumbai. A rare spot close to the city, this place has managed to retain much of its old world charm. |
| The only modes of transport are horseback, man-pulled rickshaw or on foot. Old British style architecture still adorn Matheran colonies, the numerous bisecting roads of which are made of laterite earth. | |
