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Serene Sojourn-Punnamada Serena Spa Resort- Alappuzha-Kerala

Getting There:

The resort is 7.5 km from the Alappuzha railway station from Nedumbassery airport, Kochi; it is 85 km by road.

Contact details: www.punnamada.com/ Telephone: 91-477-3233690

Things to do:

Take a bicycle ride to the villages close by, play shuttle, basketball, table tennis, snooker and even mini golf on the premises. There is a rickshaw too if you want to go to town. Enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or take the paddle boat from the channel that enters the property. Boat rides including a luxury one in a houseboat are great offers; the sunset cruise by houseboat is outstanding. Try out a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.

Tariff:

Garden Villa                                         Rs. 7,000/-

Duplex Villa                                          Rs. 8,000/-

Lake View Villa                                    Rs. 10,000/-(inclusive of bed and

                                                                                Breakfast)

Houseboat                                            Rs. 13,500/- for 2 guests and

                                                            Rs. 22000/- for 4 guests..

                       

              

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In Nature’s Company – Hill country Resort, Kodaikanal

How to Reach:

Nearest airport Madurai, 130 km. The Kodaikanal Road Junction Railway Station is 75 km and is three hours drive to the resort. By road from Dindigul, reach Batlagundu and take the immediate right to reach the Kodai Hill Road. From Kodai lake, turn right to Villpatti and then Attuvampatti..

Things to do:

Activities such as picnic tours, treks, hikes, bonfire evenings, theme nights, boating, horse riding and cycling are organized by the hotel. Go sightseeing or shopping. Or simply cuddle up in your room for the perfect romantic getaway. Look out at the sunset. Relax your body and soul with a wonderful Ayurvedic spa at the well equipped health club. Or try your hand at billiards, snooker or putt-putt golf. Watch a film at the resort’s amphitheatre or shake a leg at the discotheque.

Tariff:

There are 20 Deluxe Rooms Rs. 5,300/-
16 Regular Suites Rs. 5,700/-
4 Deluxe Suites Rs. 6,300/-
8 Regular Cottages Rs. 8,000/- and
13 Deluxe Cottages Rs. 9,000/-

Extra adult Rs. 2,100/- Rates are on MAP (Modified American Plan) basis which includes breakfast and dinner, plus 12.5% Luxury Tax applicable.

For reservations and enquiries contact: 0452-240953/54/58

This information is collected from a daily news paper.

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THE WOODS ARE LOVELY

DUKE’ FOREST LODGE- Nedumangadu, Near Thiruvananthapuram

How to get there:

The resort is 48 km from Thiruvananthapuram on the Ponmudi Road.

Things to do:

Go trekking in the reserve forest adjacent to the property; get a guided tour of a working plantation. Ayurveda treatments at the spa; indulge in rafting, fishing and swimming in the Kallar river. Visit the hill station of Ponmudi less than 18 km away and the Upper Golden Valley waterfalls. The Peppara Wildlife sanctuary and Bonakkad tea estate are also nearby. Arippa-Sankhili is a great place for bird-watching and Chittippara for rock-climbing.

Tariff:

Independent pool villa                                                   Rs. 6500/-

Pool side villa                                                               Rs. 4500/-

Standard Rooms                                                           Rs. 4500/-

Single Occupancy 10% less on tariff.

For reservations: Phone: 0472-2859272/73/74

www.dukeforest.com

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FISHERMEN’ LODGE-BHIMTAL, NAINITAL

Joy by the Lake

Getting There

By road: Fishermen’s lodge is approximately 270 km from Delhi. From Delhi, take the Hapur bypass, Moradabad bypass, Haldwani and Kathagodam to reach Bhimtal

By Train: Ranikhet Express from Old Delhi railway station to Kathagodam, and a 45 minute drive from there.

By air: The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 71 km from Nainital.

Things to do

Cycling, boating, fishing, hiking, watching movies and reading from the collection in the library.

Tariff

Double occupancy on half-board (breakfast, High tea and dinner) basis per night: Peak Season Rs. 8,000/- Low Season Rs. 6,000/- (Inclusive of taxes)

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e-mail: reservations@thefishermenslodge.com and thefishermenslodge@gmail.com, or call: 099101-62244

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CONTOUR BACKWATERS RESORT

ACRPAD, CHANGANACHERRY, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

Water, Water, everywhere-Birds and backwaters-They keep you company at the resort.

How to get there

Contour Backwaters Resort is 125 km from the Nedumbassery airport, near Kochi. The nearest railway station is Changancherry, from where it is just 2 km, from where it is just 2 km away. Contact details:

Ph: 0481-2411214, 2421214.

Email: sales@contourresorts.com

Things to do

Relax in the quiet large open space where there is a perpetual breeze.

Kinds can play in the small park in the complex.

Take a boat ride in the back waters or a ride in the houseboat or country craft in the backwaters beyond.

Do a bit of fishing, read a book sitting by the side of the pool.

Visit the historical Vettadi Temple nearby and the Bishop’s House, one of the oldest in India.

Tariff

Villa (Comprising two deluxe cottages   Rs. 4,500/- plus taxes.

Deluxe Cottages                                               Rs. 2,400/- plus taxes.

Deluxe Rooms                                                  Rs. 1,750/- plus taxes.

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KING’S CLIFF-OOTY

English Elegance-At King’s Cliff, Ooty

Getting there:

King’s Cliff is on Havelock Road Strawberry Hull, Ooty.

Things to do:

Since King’s Cliff is very close to Central Ooty, you can enjoy the tourist places in the Queen of the Hill stations with relative ease. If you want to avoid the crowds, try walking the winding roads or go further a field if you feel like a bit of adventure. Alternatively, hole up in an armchair in the quiet confines of the bungalow with a good book or an iPod.

Tariff:

Luxury Room Rs. 3,575/-
Deluxe Rs. 3,375/-
Semi-deluxe Rs. 2,075/-
Executive Rs. 1,475/-

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ENJOY A PARADISE IN AN ISLAND

COCOBAY RESORT, KUMARAKOM

HOW TO GET THERE


Cocobay resort is located 70 km from the Cochin International Airport and about 15 km from Kottayam Railway station. The resort arranges for boats to pick up from the mainland.

THINGS TO DO

Take a slow boat and drift on the waters.

Go speed boating or fishing.

Visit the bird sanctuary or the organic farm
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Get on a household and travel through the backwaters.

De-stress with an ayurvedic massage.

TARIFF

A double bed suite costs Rs. 3,220/- off-season (till September 30) and about Rs. 5,000/- otherwise.

A family suite for four would cost around Rs. 5,000/- off-season and Rs. 7,500/- during the season. During high season (December 15-January 15) the rates are considerably high.

For reservations, call: 481-2523200, 2523400 or

E mail: reservations@cocobayresort.net.

VILLAGE VISTAS

HOTEL AANANDHAM SWAMIMALAI

KUMBAKONAM

HOW TO GET THERE

Aanandham Swamimalai is located in an agraharam in Thimmakudy village near Kumbakonam (4 km away) in Thanjavur (36 km away) district.

From Tiruchi, it is 91 km, from Madurai 211 km and from Chennai 300 km.

THINGS TO DO

Morning yoga and meditation classes are usually attended by all guests. So are the evening cultural programmes.

Visit the Swamimalai Temple, one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, the Nagore Dargah, Velankanni Church or Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Shop for brassware, quality costume jewellery and iconography in Chidambaram, 74 km away.

Simply relax at the Bangla, feed the deer, ducks and hens, catch up with your sleep and reading after hearty meals.

TARIFF

There are 22 deluxe cottages, costing Rs. 3,000/- each; three deluxe suites costing Rs. 4,500/- each and a royal suite for Rs. 6,500/- (exclusive of taxes and meals).

For enquiries, call: 0435-2480044/385/406 or

Mail: swamimalai@indecohotels.com