MEMORIES OF THE RAJ

HOTEL LAKE FOREST, YERCAUD

HOW TO GET THERE

The nearest airports are Tiruchi (160 km), Coimbatore (200 km) and Bangalore (230 km). The nearest rail head is Salem, less than 40 km away. Regular buses run from Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Salem.

TARIFF

Cottages are priced at Rs. 4,000/- and Rs. 6,000/-. The Royal Suite is priced at Rs. 10,000/- and the double bedroom-hall Eastlynn Garden costs Rs. 15,000/- per day.

During the peak season, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast for Rs.150/-while lunch and dinner are priced at Rs. 200/- each.

THINGS TO DO

Go on the organized plantation and forest ride in the morning and enjoy games by the bonfire.

Boat on the Yercaud Lake.

Walk through the endless hill roads and pristine streams.

For details, call: 04281-223217.

This information is read and posted for tour lovers.

IN KIPLONG COUNTRY

MAHUA KOTHI, KATNI, MADHYA PRADESH

HOW TO GET THERE

Take the Delhi Nizamuddin Express to Katni. From Katni, it is 100km by road or takes the Narmada Express from New Delhi to Umaria

From Umaria the resort is 30km away.

Catch the Delhi to Khajuraho flight followed by a six-hour drive.

THINGS TO DO

Go on a jungle safari. It is organized twice a day (5.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m.) at the Bandhavgarh National Park.

It has 250 species of birds and 50 tigers.

Visit the Khajuraho Temple and Laxman Temple.

Indulge in a spa massage.

TARIFF

Rs. 27,000/- per person per night that includes everything from laundry to safari (during peak season-October to March).

Rs. 18,000/- per person per night off season.

Rs. 10,000/- per person per night which includes only one safari and no alcohol-only in May and June.

The resort is closed in July, August and September.

This information is gathered from a travel web site and a daily news paper.

Hindi Matrimony.com

WESTWOOD RIVERSIDE GARDEN RESORT, MUNNAR

WESTSIDE STORY

HOW TO REACH

Munnar is 100 km from Thekkady, Madurai 170 km, Ernakulam 130 km, Kottayam 150 km. The hotel is barely a km from the KSRTC bus stand on NH49. CSI Christ’s Church is a important landmark for reaching the place.

THINGS TO DO

Packaged tour programmes for boating, trekking and sightseeing are available. There are water falls within 10 to 25 km from the hotel. Dams 15 to 30 km. The country’s first every tea museum is three kms away. Tea gardens and coffee plantations beckon in all directions.

If you are the indoor type, enjoy the facilities at the hotel’s recreation club and play soccer table, carom, chess and table tennis. Browse in the library; visit the in-house shop for ethnic and antique items. Settle for a massage in the health club, burn out your fat in the gym but don’t miss the bonfire with music followed by a film screening on request) in the nights.

TARIFF

Presidential suite Rs. 4,000/-
Executive Rooms Rs. 3,400/-
Deluxe Rooms Rs. 2,800/-
Standard Rooms Rs. 2,300/- plus taxes and charges as applicable.

This valid information about this tourist place is gathered from a daily news paper.

JUNGLE STORY

AMBADI'S FALLING WATERS – KALLAR

HOW TO GET THERE

Falling Waters is situated midway between and towns of Adimali and Munnar. It is easily accessible by road. The resort is 110 km from the Cochin International Airport. You need to turn left from Kallar, on the road to Mangulam and drive about 3.5 km to Kurisupara. There is a signboard here and the resort is hardly 300 metres from here. The nearest railway station is Aluva (120km) and by road, travel on NH 49.

THINGS TO DO

Munnar is just 15 km from the resort. Take a drive to this lovely hill station-the land of the Nilgiri tea estates, Madupetty. Top station, Eravikulam National Park and more. Or, hire a jeep and drive all the way to Mangulam, though the road that is bad in parts. Go all the way to Anakulam, where you may come across a herd of elephants.

TARIFF

Garden suite: Rs. 3,500/- (single), Rs. 4,000/- (Double)
Garden suite: (two bedroom) Rs. 6, 000/- (double)
Water View Suite: Rs. 4,000/- (single), Rs. 5,000/- (double) Extra Bed costs Rs. 750/-

For details contact:0484-2311186/87.

This information was collected from a news paper.

HONEY MOON IN SINGAPORE

UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

THE PLACES OF VISIT

1. Singapore Zoo: Rain forest Kidz world
Night Safari

2. Jurong Bird Park- The Penguin Expedition
3. Singapore Flyer Ride aboard the Singapore Flyer
4. Hippo River Cruise
5. Sentosa Unique experiences at Sentosa Cineblast
Gracie, the Dugong at under water world
Songs of the sea
Luge by Night
G-Max Reverse Bungee
Forest Adventure
Cable Ski Park
6. National Museum of Singapore
7. Asian Civilization Museum, Empress Place.
8. Perankan Museum.
9. Singapore Botanical Gardens.

ENTERTAINMENT

SHOP, EAT, PARTY, CHILL

1. Orchard Road
2. Clarke Quay
3. Marina Bay
4. Southern Harbour Front
5. Rochester Park and Dempsey Hill.

UBER TRENDY HOTELS & LUXURY RESORTS.

HERITAGE HOTELS

1. The Fullerton Hotel
2. Goodwook Park Hotel.
3. Raffles Hotel.

SENTOSA HOTELS

1. Capella Singapore
2. Sentosa Resort & Spa.
3. Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa.


BOUTIQUE HOTELS

1. Naumi.
2. Hotel Re.
3. The Scarlet Hotel.
4. New Majestic Hotel.

EVENT LISTINGS

EXCITEMENT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR ROUND

1. Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
2. Singapore Arts Festival
3. World Gourmet Summit.
4. Sing fest
5. Singapore GP Season.
6. Singapore Food Festival.
7. Singapore Sun Festival
8. Christmas in the Tropics
9. Zoukout
10. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 09/10

Contact: Singapore Tourism Board, Chennai: 91-44-4213 9995
Singapore Tourism Board, N. Delhi: 91-11-4168 3070
Singapore Tourism Board, Mumbai: 91-22-2380 2202

Or visit: Singapore.com/in