Rain, Rain, Don't go away...

What better time than the monsoons to go on a holiday. The lush verdure, the fresh scent of wet earth, and pleasant weather beckon holiday-goers to pack their bags and leave town for a rejuvenating trip to an exotic locale far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The low fares during the rains are an added plus-point of monsoon holidays. With almost every holiday destination low on tourists, this season is the best time for a relaxingvacation. This monsoon take off to Binsar, Manali, Goa, Coorg or Munnar; these destinations are luring vacationers from around the country. Your Club Mahindra resorts in each of these destinations, with their exciting monsoon activities, are arguably the best places to check into.

Perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills; Binsar was once the capital of the Chand Raj kings who ruled in the 7th and 8th centuries. This exotic forest reserve offers panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges including peaks Nanda Devi, Kedarnath andTrishul. The Club Mahindra Valley Resort here is spread across 6 acres and has a spectacular view of the Himalayas. The resort has planned out thrilling monsoon activities ranging from trekking to bird watching. A trek in the forest will provide you the opportunity to look at rare plants and wild animals from close quarters. The garden trek is a 2kilometre forest trek near the resort where one can view rare plants and a natural mineral water source. For bird watching the resort has a 15-metre tower, which is level with the tree tops, enabling watchers to look at rare species of birds closely in their natural habitat. Indoor activities like a rain dance, boat-making class, art and craft class, dance class, as well as outdoor games of local origin including pithu (a game of marbles) have been organised.

Manali, the Switzerland of India literally means 'the abode of Manu'. With its snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes, Manali is the favourite spot for trekkers. The Club Mahindra resort is situated in the middle of an apple orchard. All the rooms at the resort give a breathtakingview of the snow filled mountains and apple orchards. Timber Trail boasts of a recreation centre, coffee shop and a multi-cuisine restaurant. The week is packed with a variety of funfilled activities like dance, yoga, tattoo, entertainment nights, glass painting and vegetable carving. In addition, sporting activities like badminton, billiards and table tennis tournaments are organised. Nature freaks always have the option to go trekking, the activity that Manali is most famous for.

Goa, the paradise on earth has always lured both Indian and foreign tourists. Blessed with sunny beaches, beautiful churches and exotic seafood, it continues to remain one of the most opted for holiday destinations, in every season. But the rains render this paradise even more blissful. The Club MahindraVarca Beach Resort, Goa, built in characteristically Portuguese architectural style, is bang onVarca beach. This monsoon, the resort has organised novel activities such as sand wrestling, tug-of-war in the swimming pool, pebble hunt in the pool, water polo and pool dance party. The resort also organises myriad indoor activities. Club Mahindra Varca Beach resort seems to be the hottest spot this monsoon for those aquatically inclined.

Even though it has only just opened, Club Mahindra's Kodagu Valley Resort in Coorg isn't lagging behind when it comes to organising exhilarating monsoon activities. A film festival, pony rides, quizzes, music instrument training classes, rain dances with unlimited beer and card games are in store for those who plan to visit the Kodagu Valley Resort. A romantic tryst with nature is guaranteed in the land of the Kodavas; lush green valleys, coffee plantations and majestic mountains draw one to the Coorg again and again. The best thing about the resort here is that every tiny detail has a Coorgi disposition. And don't miss out on Munnar, the divine hill station in the south abounding in tea estates. Your Club Mahindra Lake View Resort, Munnar offer fascinating activities to partake in. With rain dances, monsoon car rallies, treasure hunts, DJ nights and mini film festivals, the monsoon season promises to be one great dhamaka time.

Club Mahindra endeavours to enrich holidays. With such extraordinary activities planned this monsoon, we can forget about the rhyme. Rain rain go away... Whoever said Little Johnny can't play when it rains!

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