LAKE PLACID

Vijaya Vihar Resort, Nagarjuna Sagar

How to get there

Nagarjuna Sagar is well connected by road from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. The nearest airport is Hyderabad, 150 km away. The nearest rail station is Macherla (22 km away) on the Hyderabad-Guntur line.

Things to do

Get on a special boat or hire a regular ferry to Nagarjuna konda or Nagarjuna hill. The island around the hill is worth a look.

Visit the museum of old Buddhist relics.

Get on a coracle for some adventure, or try your hand at angling.

Tariff

Ranges from Rs. 1,200/- to Rs. 2,500/- a day.

Information is received from a tourist site.

KUMARAKOM

WHISPERING PALMS LAKE RESORT

KUMARAKOM

How to get there

The resort is 80 km from Nedumbassery International airport. From Kochi, it is an hour’s speedboat ride. The nearest railway station is Kottayam, 20 km.

Things to do

Take a house boat ride.

Read a book on the banks of the lake.

Take a plunge in the pool to beat the heat.

Tariff

(Including breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Lake facing cottages cost Rs. 8,500/-

Lagoon/garden facing cottages cost Rs. 7,500/-

Bamboo villas with pools and suites costs. Rs.12, 500/-

There is a special package on for Rs. 9,100/- per room on a twin sharing basis.

For details, call: 0481-2523623, 2523824.

News gathered from a friend.

JUST LIKE HOME

RIVERSIDE RESORT AND SPA, KUMBAKONAM

How to get there

From Madurai it is 240 km via Melur, Pudukkotai, Thanjavur and Papanasam. The property is adjacent to the Government Men’s Arts College on Karuppu Road.

Things to do

Go on a temple tour. Be at the Dharani pavilion, the open air stage, every evening either for film screening or cultural performance.

Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating Ayurveda treatment and massage at the Ayur Griha. Hit the swimming pool or stretch your limbs at the Kasti Health Club, the in-house gym.

Tariff

Standard rooms –Rs. 3,000/- (taxes extra)

Deluxe cottages – Rs. 5,000/- (taxes extra)

Seasonal discounts are available. The tariff includes complimentary South Indian combo breakfast.

For details, call: 96000 02474.

I enjoyed the place by myself and gathered other details.

HISTORY CALLING

THE TRAVANCORE HERITAGE

CHOWARA NEAR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

How to get there

The resort is 19 km from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and a 45 minute drive from the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station.

Things to do

Indulge in an Ayurveda massage.

Shoot some pool at the recreation room.

Walk in the nearby Kovalam beach.

Tariff

Double occupancy rates:

Prices range from Rs. 3,100/- to Rs. 10,000/- for six categories of rooms.

Peak season (October to March) rates are different.

Contact: 0421-2267828/29/30/31 or

Email:travancoreheritage@vsnl.net.

Information was told by a friend of mine.