Sunday, October 24, 2010

BIRDS ABOUND


TRANQUIL NEST, THANDIKUDI, DINDIGUL DIST.

How to get there

From Madurai take the Batlagundu bypass and turn left to Pattiviranpatti. Take the uphill road to Thandikudi. Go up to Mangalamkombu village and turn left when you see a small sign board that reads “Tranquil Estate” on your right. A stretch of the drive to the property is very steep. The distance from Madurai is 120 km and Tiruchi 140 km.

Things to do

Trek to nearly Ponnumapillaimalai.
Do some bird watching either within the estate or at the Perumparai Environmental Centre.
Stroll around the estate.
Work out in the state of the art gym or simply laze in the lounge sipping endless cups of freshly brewed coffee.
Browse through the mini library.
Or, just relax in your rooms enveloped in greenery.

Tariff

Family suites (2) cost Rs. 4,500/- each and the deluxe rooms (6) Rs. 3,500/- each. An extra bed costs Rs. 1,500/-; the rates for a child ( 5 to 12 years) is Rs. 1,000/-. The tariff is inclusive of three meals.

For reservations or enquiries, call: 94421-81151, 94880-55085.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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Koder House Boutique Hotel, Fort Kochi

How to get there

It is 40 km from the Nedumbassery International airport and 14 km from the Ernakulam railway Station.

Things to do

Visit historically significant places such as the Vasco da Gama Church, the Muttancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Heritage Walkway.

Watch the Chinese nets in action. You can even help fishermen pull the nets up.

Shop for curious and knick-knacks on Jew Street.

Tariff

Season (October 1 to March 31) Deluxe suite: Rs. 14,950/-; junior suite: Rs. 11,960/-

Off season (April 1 to September 30) Deluxe Suite: Rs. 5,750/- ; junior suite: Rs. 5,000/-

Peak season (December 20 to January 15) Deluxe suite: Rs. 17, 940/-: Junior suite: Rs. 14,976/-

Information gathered from a news magazine.

MAISON PERUMAL


How to get there

Puduchery is 135 km from Chennai and 320 km from Bengaluru. It is well connected by rail and road.

Things to do

Go on heritage walks

Go on a bicycle tours.

Visit Auroville, Sri Aurobingo Ashram and the beaches.

Tariff

Rs. 6,000/- (Rs. 4,500/- during off season, May-September).

Courtesy: Travel  Magazine