JUNGLE LORE

CORBETT RIVER VIEW RETREAT-NAINITAL, UTTATAKHAND

HOW TO GET THERE

The retreat is 260 km from New Delhi and takes five and a half hours by road. The closest railway station is Ramnagar, 11 km away.

THINGS TO DO

The hotel arranges jungle safaris and nature walks.

India’s first tiger reserve is also a haven for bird-watching, and once can try angling golden mahseer in the Ramganga.

Watch folk performances organized by the hotel or take a trip to a nearby village.

TARIFF

For a couple, for a two-day, three-night stay, the rates are:

The Corbett Hideaway-Rs. 12,000/- - Rs. 18,599/-
The Corbett River View Retreat-Rs. 11,999/- - Rs. 13,999/-.
The Hideaway River Lodge-Rs. 30,000/- - Rs. 34,000/-.

At Hideaway, the package includes breakfast whereas at the River View Retreat and River Lodge, it includes three meals besides musical evenings and cultural performances.

For details, Contact: 011-46520000 or visit: www.leisurehotels.in

STAR ATTRACTION

TEA COUNTY LUXURY HILL RESORT-MUNNAR

HOW TO GET THERE

Munnar is 162 km from Madurai, 125 km from Kochi and 110 km from Thekkady. The resort is just 500 meters from the Munnar bus terminal.

THINGS TO DO

Tourist attractions are aplenty. Visit the tea factory and museum (2 km), Devi kulam (8 km), Pallivasal Luckom and Chinnacanal water falls (9 to 14 km), Rajamalai National Park (14 km), Marayoor sandalwood forest (36 km), Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km).

Stays indoors spend time at the gym, the beer parlor or at the Ayurvedic massage centre. Play table-tennis or billiards. Or, shell out Rs. 1,000/- and book the tepidarium for an hour and play or stay afloat in the special pool of warm water with your family.

TARIFF

The suite costs Rs. 8,500/- . Deluxe cottages at Rs. 6,500/-. Regular cottages at Rs. 5,500/-. Off season and honeymoon packages also available.

For reservations and details, Contact: 04865-230460/230969

E mail: teacounty@vsnl.com

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A ROOM WITH A VIEW

CONTOUR JUNGLE RESORT-KONNI

HOW TO GET THERE

Konni is a 150 km drive from Kochi airport, via Alappuzha, Changanacherry

THINGS TO DO

There are trekking opportunities galore, as also rock climbing.

Kattathipara in Kokathodu, a few km away, has huge rocks and boulders famous for their triple-echo effect.

Visit the picturesque Anakoodu at Konni where wild elephants are tamed/

Visit the ancient forest temples-Achankovil, Aluvankudi and Parakulam.

Trek to the Kumbhavuruthy waterfalls and the Palaruvi waterfalls.

TARIFF

Cottages are available at Rs. 2,500/- plus 15% tax.

For details and reservations, call-0468-22497, 0481-2421214

E mail: sales@contourresorts.com

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ON THE SPICE TRAIL-
CARDAMOM COUNTY RESORT-THEKKADY

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is in Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala. Thekkady is connected by a network of good roads from Madurai, Munnar and Theni. The nearest major railhead is Kottayam and the nearest airports are Madurai (140km), Cochin International Airport (190 km).

THINGS TO DO

Trek through the forests and enjoy the beauty of the flora and fauna. Or take a walk through the vast spice plantations and visit factories to know the intricacies of spice cultivation, processing and packaging.

Go on a boat safari on the Periyar lake for a close view of elephant herds, bisons, wild boar, sambar, deer and horn bills. Guided jungle treks and camps are also arranged on prior notice.

The adventurous can go on a bumpy elephant ride or sail on a bamboo raft.

The laid back can try fishing and angling.

TARIFF

There are three types of rooms available at three different rates. The varying tariff during mid-season (April to September), high (October, November, February and March) and peak season (December and January) are as follows: Periyar-Rs. 7,000/-, Rs. 9,500/- and Rs.11,875/-. County cottages at Rs. 8,500/-, Rs. 12,500/- and Rs. 15,625/-. Suites at Rs. 10,500/-, Rs. 15,500/- and Rs. 19,375/-.

For details, contact: 04869-224501/02/03
E mail-reservations@muthoothotels.com