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Dancing in the rain!
Rain
can't stop holiday tradition.
Monsoon holidaying is here to stay.
After all, you can't let a little rain spoil the fun, can you?
When the heavens open up and the rain starts to come down in
buckets, just go and soak in it. It can be a truly exhilarating
experience. Put your tongue out and taste the delicious water.
Inhale deeply of the sweet aroma of rain-drenched earth. There
are few things to beat that smell. And remember if the constant
drizzle makes the outlook dreary, the sun is sure to come smiling
through eventually! And rain is good for the crops!
It has been well said that every cloud has a silver lining. As
far as rain holidays go, there is lots to choose from. There are
hill stations and beaches.
Hit Goa in
the monsoon
To
see Nature at its best in the rainy season, you want to be in Goa. Blessed with a beautiful coastline on
its west and the Western Ghats
on its east, it presents a great mixture of coastal beauty and
rugged terrain. More than half of Goa
is wooded and this is seen in sharp relief at the time of the
Southwest monsoon.
True,
the Arabian Sea at the height of
its ferocity coupled with the torrential rain can all but
disconcert a traveller, but you can't get away from the fact that
the thick evergreen forests on the mountains with dark clouds
overhanging them present a breathtaking view.
Backwater
cruises down the Mandovi and Zuari rivers, dolphin cruises on the
high seas, adventure sports and water sports are other ways of
amusing oneself here.
The
beaches are packed even in the rainy season. Walkers prefer the
firm wet beach sand when they take a stroll on the beach. And the
cool breezes brought on by the rain inspire many a languid beach
goer to even break into a jog-trot!
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There
is much to be said for rain holidays. You get special monsoon
rates! And you get to see incomparable natural sights. After all,
but for the rain how does one see the rainbow?
A
Rain Holiday In The Hills
If you are a hill station buff looking for a monsoon break, Coorg is a good bet. At Coorg, the rain adds to the inherent
natural beauty of this picturesque hill station making it even
prettier!
The hills and valleys wear dark green robes and the River Cauvery
gushes forth in all its fury. Small seasonal waterfalls form
everywhere. You see verdant tea gardens here and rolling hills
with cardamom plantations there, and the sights are good enough
for the Gods!
Besides drinking in all the awesome sights, there is lots more
that you can do.
Ever swing a bat in the rain? No? Then it's about time you did.
At the Kodagu resort of Club Mahindra you can play Rain Cricket!
And as for the ones who would rather be moving to rhythm, you can
do a bit of rain dancing. There is something unbelievably
thrilling about dancing in the rain. Let the rain soak you and if
you have a loved one to get drenched with, then joy is sure to be
unconfined. There are other ways of amusing yourself. Get in
touch with your inner self. Do some yoga and meditation. Play
anthakshri. Or cards. Watch a movie or listen to music with your
family and make sure you have hot vadais, popcorn and
great-tasting Coorg
coffee for company.
Other popular diversion include plantation walks, trips to the
elephant sanctuary at Dubare, splashing in the swimming pool and
treasure hunting.
Munnar in the western ghats, is also a great hill station
getaway. Besides being a visual feast full of verdant tea
plantations, it is an ideal spot for trekking, rock climbing and
rappelling.
Useful Tips While Rain Holidaying
Extra shoes and sandals are a must. Leather footwear is a no-no.
So take your galoshes and rubber shoes!
Light synthetic clothes can keep you warm. They also dry quickly.
Say goodbye to soggy clothes hanging on the clothesline waiting
for the sun.
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Mosquitoes can be a nuisance
in the rains, so you would do well to keep them at bay. Use a
mosquito net or secure yourself with an organic insect repellent.
Colds, clogged noses and bronchial problems are common. Make sure
you have the necessary medicine to discourage colds and chills.
Always protect your hair, feet and ears in this weather.
Make sure you eat well-cooked food or you could come down with a
stomach ailment.
Watch out for landslides during torrential rainfall. Always check
the weather report to know which places to avoid.
Electric shocks are frequent hazards during the rains. Say it
with rubber shoes.
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