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Lavasa
Spread over seven hills and around 60 km of lake , Lavasa is one of the few planned cities in India that attracts a huge number of visitors every year . International hotel chains , convention centres , water sports , cafes and resto-bars – you name it and Lavasa has it ! Here ’ s what all you can do in the destination over a weekend ...
Lavasa , India ’ s first Smart city is one of the most favoured tourism destinations in Maharashtra . The city has clocked in a footfall of over 11 lakhs in the last one year alone and has offered patrons a variety of options to enjoy ranging from nature trails , adventure sports to water sports . The city provides hospitality and stay options while catering to
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all segments of the society starting from budget hotels to luxury premium hotels .
A city set amidst seven verdant hills , along the sparkling waters of the Warasgaon Lake , Lavasa is the perfect getaway for those seeking adventure amidst pleasure . Check into Ekaant , a scenic 20 room resort perched amidst the Sahyadris , or you may choose Mercure for an affordably luxurious stay . If you need to be amidst the action , check into the Waterfront Shaw or simply indulge at Fortune , the elegant 60-room hotel by the ITC Group . If you are an adventure freak , you may camp at the Xthrill Adventure Academy .
Start your day with a walk along the picturesque nature trails . You can tour the city streets on Segway , which are great fun to ride as all you need to do is to basically propel yourself forward while standing upright at speeds topping 20kmph . Head out to Lakeshore Water sports for a thrilling Jetovator or a Hovercraft ride . Build an appetite and then
22 destination exotica | february 2017