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    Plan a quick getaway. Head to peaceful Barog or witness Diveagar's aquatic life

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    ET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in October. Here's where you can head to.

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    ET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in October. Here’s where you can head to:

    Upcoming holidays in October 2014

    - Gandhi Jayanti is on October 2 (Thursday)
    - Dussera is on October 3 (Friday)

    From Mumbai: Diveagar, Maharashtra

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    (In photo: The Diveagar Beach is pristine and thus, home to turtles, fish and other aquatic life)

    Diveagar is known for its clean beach. Located in Raigad District the town includes a fishing settlement where most villagers are engaged in coconut and betel nut tree farming.

    MUST-VISIT: Home to various temples, the most popular one is the Lord Suvarnaganesha Temple. Tourists can also visit Sundernarayan Temple also known as Rupnarayan Temple, believed to be built in the 13th century, under the rule of King Shilahar.

    MUST-DO: Diveagar Beach is a haven for tourists who enjoy angling, horse-cart riding, parasailing and other adventure sports.

    FOR SEAFOOD LOVERS: Although Diveagar has restaurants offering different cuisine the homemade food served in the lunch homes on the main street in Diveagar is what most tourists prefer as they are prepared in authentic Konkani style. Do try the fish curry and prawn masala.

    From Delhi: Barog, Himachal Pradesh

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    (In photo: Barog is a holiday place for tourists who are looking to enjoy some quiet time in a scenic spot)

    Travel expert Anthony Bourdain in his show titled ‘Parts Unknown’ featured Barog as a beautiful and unexplored destination. Are you still looking for reasons to visit Barog?

    A small and quaint hill station in Solan District in Himachal Pradesh, Barog is known for its railway station. The town is named after Colonel Barog, an engineer who build the railway track back in 1903.

    Colonel was responsible for designing a tunnel near the railway station. He commenced digging the tunnel from both sides of the mountain, which is quite common as it speeds up construction.

    In the late 20th century, Barog was only a stop over on the Kalka-Shimla highway, this town has gradually grown to be a destination in itself. Surrounded by pine forests, it presents a fascinating view of the Churdhar Peak, which poetically translates into ‘Mountain of the Silver Bangle’. Apart from being a tourist place, Barog is increasingly becoming a popular conference destination too.

    MUST-VISIT: Renuka Lake is located at an elevation of 672 m above sea level. The lake is named after Goddess Renuka. Travellers will find two temples around the lake.

    Dolanji Bon Monastery is located at a distance of 5 km from Barog. It is run by the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre. The monastery was founded by Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima and was constructed in 1969 and since then attracts many visitors.

    From Bangalore: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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    (In photo: Brihadeeswarar Temple was built by the Chola King Raja Raja I and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Thanjavur is renowned for being the home of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Rajah Serfoji’s magnificent palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library, art gallery and also for its exquisite handicrafts like the art plate, pithwork, bronze icons, Thanjavur paintings and classical South Indian musical instruments. It is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu.

    PLACES OF INTEREST: Brihadeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The great Chola King Raja Raja I built this temple. It is considered as an outstanding example of the Chola architecture.

    Recently, the district collector of Thanjavur announced that the moat around the temple will be renovated, filled with water and boating will be introduced. The palace is surrounded with huge fort walls and was partly built in 14th century A.D by the Nayaks and partly by Marathas.

    MUST-BUY: A hub of culture, most tourists buy the dancing doll, Tanjore Paintings and ancient art plates. Do visit shops selling authentic saris, jewellery and wood work.
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