ANTHRAPER GARDENS - BACKWATER HOMESTAY

A HOME ON THE BACK WATERS

HOW TO GET THERE

Cherthala is a 45-minute drive from Kochi and 30 minutes from Alleppey.

THINGS TO DO

Ride a canoe on the backwaters, get a traditional Kerala massage, go fishing, sight-seeing, or head towards the beach.

TARIFF

The rates vary according to season. It ranges from Rs. 4,000/- to Rs. 6,000/- for single rooms and Rs. 4,000/- to Rs. 8,000 for double rooms.

For details, call” 91-478-2813211 or
Mail: ranibachani@sify.com or
Visit: www.anthrapergardens.com

This article is gathered from a daily news paper.

SHERVANI HILLTOP, NAINITAL

THE FAR PAVILIONS – COSY RETREAT SHERVANI HILLTOP RESORT

HOW TO REACH THERE

Nainital is about a little more than 300 km from Delhi. A drive from New Delhi via Hapur bypass. Gajraula and Moradabad bypass takes six hours. The nearest railway station is Kathagodam, some 30 km from Nainital. The Delhi-Ranikhet Express is the only connecting train.

THINGS TO DO

Boating at Naini Lake, Bhital, Sattal, and Naukucha.

Play golf at the 18-hole golf course at the Raj Bhavan.

Weather permitting try out rope course, rock climbing and rapelling.

TARIFF

For a two-night, three-day weekend package the rates vary from Rs. 14,999/-for a garden view cottage to Rs. 21,999/- for the presidential suite.

For details call: 09811554150 or

Visit: http://www.shervanihotels.com

This article is read and gathered from a English daily news paper.

LYMOND HOUSE, OOTY

Lymond House is on Sylks Road, near Hotel Savoy.

Ooty has a host of tourist destinations as well as trekking and walking options. Sight-seeing can be arranged by Lymond House on request.

Tariff

The rooms depending on their size vary in tariff from Rs. 2500/- and Rs. 3500/- plus taxes. This includes breakfast. The restaurant could provide other meals on request. For reservations and other details,

Contact: 98431-49490/0423-2223388

Email id: thewildstay@yahoo.com.

Pick up and drop from Coimbatore and Mysore are available.

BENARAS

Inside the eternal city: One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Benaras has many hidden gems to offer patient traveler.

Also known as Varanasi and Kashi, Benaras is regarded as the cosmic centre of the universe according to Hindu beliefs.

Mark Twain once wrote, “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”

GETTING THERE

By air: Benaras has its own airport which is 22 km from the city. The Babatpur airport connects Varanasi with all the major cities in India.

By train: Well connected with most cities in India.

By road: Agra 565 km, Allahabad 128 km, Kanpur 330 km, Patna 246 km, Sarnath 10 km.

WHAT TO SEE

Bharat Kala Museum, Ram Nagar Durg, Nandeshwar kothi, Jantar Mantar.

EXCURSIONS FROM BENARAS

Sarnath: 10 km from Benaras.

Chunar: Located 40 km from Benaras, this place is not only scenic it also has a must-see port.

Jaunpur: Located 65 km from Benaras, it was built to guard the eastern side of Delhi. Full of forts, bridges and temples.

Vindhyachal: 90 km from Varanasi, it is the abode of the Shakt peeth and a beautiful place to trek and chill.

Must have: Benarasi paan

Must pick up: A benarasi sari.