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We invited readers to share their summer getaway suggestions with us -- those idyllic spots where we love unwinding when the heat is on, scooting off for a few days of uninterrupted bliss. Here are some of the responses we recieved:

First, Parag Chivate shares his getaway:

Getaway: Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep

Description: Pamper yourself!

Sights: Agatti Island, Bangaram Island. There are facilities for scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing and day and night sail boats for hire. Take fishing trips, sightseeing and excursions to nearby uninhabited islands at Bangaram, Thinnakara, Parali Islands and Kalpitty.

Eats: At the Agatti Resort.

Shopping: Nothing as such.

How to get there: From Cochin by flight or sea.

Accommodation: At the Agatti Resort.

Tariff: Rs 5,000 to 7,000

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Photographs: Parag Chivate

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Next we have civil engineer B C Monnappa's suggestion:

Getaway: Madikeri, Karnataka

Description: Favourite getaway

Sights: Falls, coffee estate, Nagarahole forest/ sanctuary, trekking, Kushalnagar Tibet monastery, Nisargadhama

Eats: Coorg specialities

Shopping: At Madikeri and Kushalnagar

How to get there: From the nearest airport, Bangalore, it is 260 kms, and from Mangalore 150 kms. The nearest railway station is Mysore -- 120 kms. Plenty of KSRTC buses are available.

Accommodation: Home stays are available if you are interested in Coorgi culture and foods. Good tourist lodges with affordable rates can also be availed of.

Tariff: Rs 1,200 for lodges, home stays for Rs 2,000