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Nature lover Amboli If you love nature and your camera, Amboli is the place to head to. Located about 545 km away from the city, it stands at a height of above 2,000 feet, and with the dense foliage of the Sahyadris in the Western Ghats, Amboli makes for a bio-diversity hotspot. (<a title=" Travel special: Visit Amboli for a croaking experience" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/travel-special-visit-amboli-for-a-croaking-experience/16337193" target="_blank">Read more</a>)
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Special mention Tannirbhavi Beach Tannirbhavi Beach near Mangalore, on India&rsquo;s west coast is home to Stoked Surfers Club. Started by national-level swimmer, Partha Varanashi and his friends Dhruvin Jasani, Mithun Bhat and Abhinav Bansa, the school offers both surfing and life-saving lessons. (<a title="Travel: Ride the waves at Tannirbhavi Beach" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/travel-ride-the-waves-at-tannirbhavi-beach/16639169" target="_blank">Read more</a>)
<img title="Culture cool" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/dec/23Kutch.jpg" alt="Culture cool" />Pic/Dhara Vora
Culture cool Kutch With winter here, now is the time to plan a trip to Kutch. On offer are ancient ruins (Dholavira), the white desert and loads of shopping. Those who love safaris, head to the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. (<a title="Travel special: 2 trips to sign up for" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/travel-special-2-trips-to-sign-up-for/15722159" target="_blank">Read more</a>)
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Island treasure Khanderi Located close to Alibag, Khaderi island is one of the many serene locations to visit close to the city by the sea. The island has a fort, water sports activities and offers accommodation options as well. (<a title="Travel special: Tales from the lighthouse at Khanderi Island" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/travel-special-tales-from-the-lighthouse-at-khanderi-island/16226192" target="_blank">Read More</a>)
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Wild&nbsp; escape Della Jungle Camp Located barely two hours away from the city, the dense Rajmachi forest is a green wonder waiting to be explored. If you are strapped for time, Della Jungle Camp offers half day and full day travel options. The view from Rajmachi peak is worth the trek. (<a title="Travel special: Camp in the wild during the monsoon" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/travel-special-camp-in-the-wild-during-the-monsoon/16431181" target="_blank">Read more</a>)
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/dec/Midnight-cycling.jpg" alt="" /> Pic/Bipin Kokate
Midnight cycling The city is a sight to behold at midnight, too. It is quiet yet throbbing. Experience this pulse of the city with a round of midnight travelling organised by the group, Midnight Travellers. (<a title="Sleepless in Mumbai" href="http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sleepless-in-mumbai/16487158" target="_blank">Read more</a>)

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