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For those of you who love to take short breaks
just to get away from the tedium of urban life, we have the right
prescription – now plan your weekend breaks by distance AND
type of holiday. Here we feature options you can experience from
the top 5 cities in India:
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| The hustle and bustle
of busy Mumbai is all the more reason why you should take frequent
week-end breaks. And the possibilities are enormous. You have
your choice from the sea, to the hills, and the forests.
The Arabian Sea is dotted with exciting sea-side
locations – big and small. You can drive to some places,
while the ferry service from various points in Mumbai is another
convenient way of getting there. Take your pick from Madh-Marve
(0-100km), Alibaug, Kashid, Murud-Janjira (all within a 200km
range) and other beaches.
The scenic Western Ghats are another choice
of week-end getaways from Mumbai. A number of delightful hill-stations
are accessible from the Mumbai-Pune expressway and you can
make your choice from sleepy Matheran and Khandala (a little
over 100km), to the more happening Mahabaleshwar (201-300km)
and Lonavala. If you are the laid-back sorts, simply soak
in the mountain views and fresh oxygen rich air. If you are
the outdoors types, go for treks, rock climbing and jungle
walks.
For all ex-Mumbai weekend options, check out
the new Mumbai
Weekend Getaways page.
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| You can take your
pick from different holiday experiences near and about
Bangalore. One of the most relaxing options is to check
into an ayurvedic spa resort, within close driving distance
(less than 100km), and rejuvenate yourself completely.
For culture lovers there are
some outstanding heritage sight-seeing places such as
Mysore, Srirangapatnam (both within 101-200km distance),
and Hampi (301-350km). Equally astounding is the choice
of natural destinations around the Bandipur, Kabini
Reservoir and Nagarhole (all within a 201-300km range
from Bangalore), where you can revel in wildlife watching,
boating, fishing, camping, jungle walks and treks.
For those looking for mountain/hill experiences,
romantic destinations such as Ooty and Yercaud (both
201-300km range) are just a few hours’ drive away.
Beach lovers can choose either of the coasts –
Mangalore or Coastal Malabar (301-350km) on the west
coast or Pondicherry (201-300km) on the east.
For all ex-Bangalore weekend options,
check out the new Bangalore
Weekend Getaways page.
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| The capital
city offers some of the grandest week-end getaway
experiences. The Taj Mahal, the wonders of the Pink
City and the most popular Himalayan hill-stations
on the tourism map. Choose
your week-end break according to your interest.
If you are a history lover, steep yourself in
the past of the ancient Moghul and Rajput monuments.
Head for the mega-destinations like Agra, Jaipur
and Rishikesh (all less than 300km from Delhi),
or seek quiet seclusion in a smaller place like
Gwalior (301-350km).
To escape the heat and dust of
the plains, head for the Himalayan heights. If
you enjoy the company of others, activities, entertainment
and shopping go to larger hill-stations such as
Shimla (less than 350km) and Nainital (301-350km).
Solitude lovers can head for off-beat destinations
such as Parwanoo (approx 250km) or Mukteshwar
(301-350km).
For more ex-Delhi weekend options, check
out the new Delhi Weekend Getaways page.
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| There
are many places of natural beauty, culture
and heritage where you can escape to for the
week-end from Kolkata. The scenic beauty of
the Hooghly River and its estuary can be best
appreciated if one heads to Raichak (50km
from Kolkata) which offers a close but quiet
recluse from the big city. Sunderbans National
Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1987 and home to an astounding variety
of wildlife including the endangered Royal
Bengal Tiger is less than 100km away.
For those into culture, the
university town of Santiniketan (180km)
offers a quite getaway.
Along the coast of the Bay
of Bengal are many favourite sea-side towns
that offer a short break. The most popular
of these beach haunts is Digha (187km from
Kolkata), a worthy weekend getaway for moments
in the sun and sand, along with delicious
fresh sea food, and hours of peace and quiet.
For all ex-Kolkata weekend
options, check
out the Kolkata Weekend Getaways page.
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beautiful coastal road from Chennai
to Pondicherry (170km) offers you several
week-end getaways, foremost being Mahabalipuram
(60km from Chennai) which offers a beach
and heritage experience. Take
your pick from culture and heritage
– Kanchipuram (less than 30km),
Chidambaram (less than 250km) and
Thanjavur (less than 350km) are some
of the places steeped in centuries
of cultural and religious tradition.
The famous temple town of Tirupati
is just 150-odd km away, too.
For all ex-Chennai
weekend options, check out the new
Chennai Weekend
Getaways page.
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The new Nokia 6110 Navigator uses built-in GPS technology with Nokia Maps to make 'getting lost’ a thing of the past. You can now use turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation to reach your destination on time or simply find your way around to nearby attractions, restaurants, ATMs, petrol pumps and other such places of requirement. All you need to do is press the handy Navigator key on your Nokia 6110 Navigator and follow the simple on-screen instructions to get going!
To learn more about Navigation, take online tutorials, go through our various simulations, or get software and support for your phone,
visit: www.nokia.co.in/navigation. |
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