ROCKING LUXURY

MAYAPOTT BUNGALOW, KATTAPANA, THEKKADY

HOW TO GET THERE

Thekkady is 125 km from Madurai. The bungalow is another 25 km (a mo minute drive) from Thekkady on the new highway. From Kochi it is 175 km and 250 km from Thiruvananthapuram.

THINGS TO DO

Trekking either within the estate for which small paths have been marked or to Chekuthanmala.

Take the plantation tour or visit the famous Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, or simply dip your feet in the stream and gaze at the birds and butterflies.

Indulge in some amateur rock climbing.

Feast on the goodies rustled up by the cook.

Read a book in the stylishly done hanging study room.

TARIFF

Rs. 10, 500/- (inclusive of tax and food).

Rs. 9,000/- during off-season.

For enquiries or reservation, call: 0484-3445673 or

E mail: info@thegreenappleexperience.com

Information received from a magazine.

 

NATURE

LAKE FOREST HOTEL

YERCAUD

How to get there

Yercaud is 35 km from Salem, the closed town by rail or air. There are also a/c buses to the hill station from all major towns and cities. The hotel is located right at the entrance of the town, at Ondikadai Post, just off the road to Pakota Point.

Things to do

Yoga and meditation, trekking, estate visits and sight-seeing. There is a recreation room with carom boards, pallankuzhi and some exercise equipment. There is also a play are for children with swings and a trampoline. Or, just take a walk or look out of your balcony for a stunning view.

Tariff

A bungalow suite costs Rs. 4,000/-

English suite costs Rs. 6,000/-

Royal suite costs Rs. 10,000/-

Eastlyan Garden costs Rs. 15,000/- and an extra bed costs Rs. 950/-

The charge vary for other nationals.

For details call: 04281-223217/223218 or look up yercaud.indecohotels.com.

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REMAINS OF THE RAJ

GLYNGARTH VILLA

GOLF CLUB ROAD

UDHAGAMANDALAM

How to get there

Glyngarth Villa is 91 km from Coimbatore, 130 km from Mysore and 260 km from Bengaluru. The nearest airport is Coimbatore. Drive up to Ooty, take the Mysore Road and take the road forking to the Ootacamund Gymkhana Club.

Things to do

Go fishing, visit sixth Mile, a scenic place nearby, head to the Ootacamund Hunt Club, the only such club in Asia, or golf at the Ootacamund Gymkhana Club, with which the villa has a tie-up.

You can also trek or to horse-riding.

Tariff

(Modified American Plan)

(Off season) Heritage Room Rs. 3,450/-, Heritage Suite Rs. 4,250/-

Season: Heritage Room Rs. 3,975/-, Heritage Suite – Rs. 4,850/- (Inclusive of taxes).

For details, Call: 0423-2445754, 2445115, 98435-70095 or 98430-70095

Visit: www.glyngarthvilla.com  or

Mail: glyngarth@rediffmail.com

Information gathered from a tourist.

GREEN ACRES

HOTEL KODAI INTERNATIONAL

KODAIJNAL

How to get there

Kodaikanal is 126 km from Madurai, 170 km from Coimbatore, 90 km from Dindigul and 195 km from Tiruchi. The hotel is located near Zion School on the lawsghat Road.

Things to do

Explore Kodai. Work out at the well-equipped gym or play table tennis, billiards and badminton at the sports parlour. There is also a mini golf course. Various types of massages are offered at the Ayurvedic rejuvenation centre. Climb up to the waterfalls or trek within the property. Simply bask in the sunshine on traditional charpoys.

Tariff

Standard Double Room Rs. 3,099/-

Deluxe Double Rs. 3,899/-

Deluxe Cottage Rs. 4,699/-

Royal Cottage Rs. 5,799/- and

Royal Suite Rs. 6,299/-

The tariff is exclusive of tax and meals. Breakfast is complimentary. Off season and special packages are available.

For details: Call 04542-245190/91/92/93.

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PARADISE ISLE

MALPE

How to get there

Paradise Isle is approximately 60 km from the Bajpe airport and also from Mangalore. The resort provides transportation services.

Things to do

For those in the mood to laze, the beach is the best place to be. Take a ride on the backwaters and photograph beautiful Udipi. Visit the health club, spa, food court. Indulge in water sports.

Tariff

Accommodation costs between Rs. 1,500/- and Rs. 9,000/-. Meals and other services cost extra. The charges for water sports are Rs. 200/- per person. For details, log on to www.theparadiseisle.com or call: 0820-2537300/2537791/2538777/2538666 or        e-mail your queries to info@theparadiseisle.com

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OVER THE HILL

POOVAR-THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram airport and 38 km from the Central Railway Station. Hit the Kovalam bypass and the highway to Kanyakumari till you reach the check post on the Poovar road.

THINGS TO DO

Boating is arranged on the nearly Neyyar river.

Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchindram and Kumara Kovil are less than an hour away.

Go on long walk to the estuary where the river meets the sea.

Explore the multitude of fruit trees on the resort.

TARIFF

December 20 to January 15-Rs. 3,000/-, taxes included.

Seasonal packages are available and so are special rates for Christmas and New Year.

Contact: 0471-22122300, 09495996088

E mail-othpoovar@gmail.com

Information gathered from a visitor.

ON NATURE’S LAP

WINTER GREENS ECO-RESORT

CHIKMAGALUR

How to get there

Winter Greens is located off Kadur Road, 10 km from Chikmagalur town.

Things to do

Take a walk in the lush plantation, soak in the smell of rain, watch birds, catch up with your reading (a library is coming up in the resort), and indulge in group activities, games or corporate meetings.

Explore the rolling hills of the Western Ghats. Located within a few hours’ drive from the resort is the scenic Kemmangundi, Bababudangiri, Mullayanagiri (the highest peak in Karnataka), and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.

Tariff

Rs. 1,850/- per person per day on a triple-sharing basis, Rs. 2,050/- per person per day on a double sharing basis and Rs. 2,500/- per day for single occupancy. Includes all meals.

For details, call: 08262-220869

E-mail: info@wintergreens.in or

Visit: www.wintergreens.in

Photo courtesy: www.wintergreens.in

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MEMORIES OF THE RAJ

FLYING TIGER ADVENTURE CAMP

DAGSHAI CANTT. SOLAN.

How to get there

Take the Kalka Shatabdi Express from New Delhi Railway Station. At Kalka, hire a taxi top Dagshai for Rs. 600/-, approximately. It is a 45 minute drive to the property. You can stop by at Giani da Dhaba at Dharampur for a sumptuous lunch. It you are driving the route is Delhi-Panipat-Ambala-Chandigarh-Dharampur-Dagshai.

Things to do

The adventure camp has a lot to offer vacationers. It organizes hang gliding, paragliding and treks for groups and individuals on prior appointment. Besides, there are footballs, handballs, chess, badminton racquets, skipping ropes, playing cards and gold sets for the sporty types.

Go o a leisurely walk and enjoy the quietude of the place. Visit the local cemetery and look up interesting tombstones. Lie on a hammock and soak up the Sun. Visit the former British jail. Do not miss the board which explains how Dagshai derived its name from the jail.

Walkers can hike down to Kumarhatti, a sleepy hill township with an interesting bazaar.

The little town is also known for its two boarding schools-Dagshai Public School and the Army Public School, a few minutes walk from the property.

One can also go on a day trip to Kasauli

Tariff

There are two large rooms in the main house and four other rooms in the outhouse. The charges are Rs. 2,000/- per person per day, including breakfast.

For reservation, contact: 01792-266103 or

E mail: tigershingh.sidhu@gmail.com.

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LUSH ENVIRONS

LA MAISON, Kotagiri

How to get there

Kotagiri is accessible by road from Mysore, Bengaluru, Mettupalayam and Coimbatore.

Things to do

Benoit and Anne Helene arrange for local sightseeing treks, picnics and excursions around The Nilgiris. Bonfires and barbeques are arranged, too, on demand.

Tariff

(Prices include dinner, breakfast and taxes)

From October to March-Single occupancy-Rs. 7,600/-; double occupancy-Rs. 8,900/-

From April to September-Single occupancy-Rs. 5,900/-; double occupancy-Rs. 7,200/-

For details, contact: benoit@lamaison.in.

Call- 099443 05397 or visit: www.lamaison.in

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WATCH CLOUDS

Basic Halli

Bangalore (Rural)

How to get there

Kanakapura Road begins from the Banashankari Temple in South Bangalore. Kanakapura town is between 55 and 70 km from Bangalore, depending on where you start from. Basic Halli is 9.5 km from due east from Kanakapura. Basic Halli is located at Kadavekere Doddi, Kanakapura Taluk.

Things to do

Take part in the cycle dash from the peak of the Bilkal Rangaswamy Hill all the way back to the campsite. Explore the area around the campsite on bicycles or by foot. Also go for the hour long night walk through the campsite and in and around the surrounding farms. Drift to sleep in the open air under the starts.

Tariff

The tariff at Basic Halli depends on the package you choose, the weekend stay is priced at Rs. 1,500/-, weekday package is priced at Rs. 1,200/- and the Day Package costs Rs. 350/-. Group bookings can be made for large groups, the campsite cal also be booked.

For enquiries, call: 94801 90080/96203 46362.

            For details, visit, www.basic-halli.in or

E mail: goto.basichalli@gmail.com

Details of this information is gathered from a traveler.

GREEN GRASS OF HOME

McIver Villa

Coonoor

How to get there

The bungalow is a 10 minute drive from Coonoor. Drive down the Wellington Gymkhana Road (Orange Grove road) from Sim’s Park. The property is next to the old Tan tea office.

Things to do

Go on a toy train ride from Coonoor. Take make up and health tips from Fado-she’s worked as a make-up artist with big names in France. Visit a cheese making facility nearby. Go on adventure treks.

Tariff

The rooms are priced at Rs. 4,500/-, Rs. 3,500/- and Rs. 3,000/- (food and taxes extra).

For details, call-0423-2233323 or 94864-14830.

Email-180mciver@gmail.com or

Visit: www.serendipityo.com

           Photo courtesy:www.serendipityo.com

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GILT AND GLAMOUR

Taj Falaknuma Palace

Hyderabad

How to get there

Set 2,000 feet above Hyderabad Taj Falaknuma is a 20 minute drive from the airport. Cars are stopped at the main gates, from where guests go uphill by horse and carriage.

Tariff

A luxury room costs Rs. 34,500/-.Palace Room costs Rs. 40,000/-, Historical Suite costs Rs. 83,000/-, Royal Suite costs Rs. 1, 40,000/- and the Grand royal suite costs Rs. 1, 95,000/- (rack rates). Grand Presidential Suite Price on request. Rates don’t include the 5% luxury tax.

            Taj Falknuma Palace is at Engine Bowli, Falaknuma, Hyderabad.

For details, call-040-66298585.

Email:falaknuma.hyderabad@tajhotels.com or

Look up: http://www.tajhotels.com

Information and photo courtesy: Taj hotels.com

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EXPERIENCE NATURE’S BOUNTY

Double Dutch Resort

Athoor, Dindigul

How to get there

The resort is 25 km from Dindigul, 55km from Palani, 65 km from Kodaikanal and 90 km from Madurai. Drive up to the Sembatti crossing and turn into the Athoor village and follow the sign boards.

Things to do

Take a walk up to the water fall or the cave temple, or along the rice fields, peanut gardens and coffee estates and in coconut and palm groves. Go bird watching or trekking. Take motorbike rides and experience a slice of Indian village life or visit the rural market. Swim in the lake or take a coracle ride. Visit the nearby towns of Madurai, Kodaikanal, Dindigul and Periyar.

Tariff

The budget rooms are priced at Rs. 1,500/-, the Economy rooms at Rs. 1,800/- and Deluxe Rooms at Rs. 2,500/-. (Inclusive of tax and exclusive of food).

For details, call-04543-294499 or 94438-228742.

Information gathered from a tourism site.

RESTFUL VACATION

How to get there

Shreyas Retreat is at Santoshima Farm, Gollahalli Gate, Nelamangala.

Things to do

Visit the organic farm. Indulge in a massage (Balinese, Swedish, Thai or Ayurvedic), sweat out of all the fat in the sauna and pamper yourself with a manicure/pedicure. Laze around in the outdoor Jacuzzi or pool. Take group or private yoga classes-they offer Ashtanga and Hastha Yoga. Walk or jog on the tracks spread across the 25 acre resort. Take a vegetarian cooking class. Play cricket-they have nets with a bowling machine.

Tariff

Poolside/Garden cottage Rs. 11,000/- (single), Rs. 13,000/- (double), and Rs. 24,000/- for a three bedroom cottage (excluding taxes, for Indian nationals). The includes a wellness consultation on arrival, all meals, twice a day group yoga classes, once a day meditation class and use of all recreational facilities, including the pool and home theatre.

For details, visit: www.shreyasretreat.com

 
           Call-080-27737102/99161 10422 for reservations

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LUSH ENVIRONS

ECO HABITAT

Guddehosur Post, Kodagu

How to get there

Take the Mysore Road. After Srirangapatna, take a right towards Hunsur. Cross Hansur town and at the Y junction, take the road that leads you to Kushalnagar. Gudde Hosur junction is three km from here. Take the left and travel another three km. Eco Habitat is located on the right.

Things to do

The renowned Golden temple of the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe is a half-an-hour drive away and a must see. Step out of the temple and indulge in piping hot momos and tea.

Walk down to the Tibetan shopping complex opposite the temple for lovely silver jewellery, curios, woolen shawls and other knickknacks.

Go for languorous walks around the vanilla and coconut plantations.

Tariff

There are two cottages available, at Rs. 4,500/- for a couple. The package includes breakfast. An extra bed costs Rs. 900/- a vegetarian meal Rs. 125/- and a non-vegetarian mean Rs. 175/-. For details, call: 1800-4252737 (toll-free, Monday to Saturday, 9a.m. to 10 p.m.) or

Visit: www.mahindrahomestays.com

Information received from a stranger.

LEISURE BY THE LAKE

RAMADA RESORT, KUMBALAM

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is 38 km from the Cochin International airport and 16 km from the Ernakulam Railway station.

THINGS TO DO

We can relax by lying in the pool all afternoon.

We can read a book in the library.

Visit the neighboring Fort Kochi to watch the Chinese nets.

Have a look up heritage buildings such as the Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue and the beach.

Visit the famous Chottanikkara temple.

Shop for spices at Broadway market.

TARIFF

A deluxe room costs Rs. 10,000/- plus taxes for single/double occupancy, including breakfast.

A lake cottage costs Rs. 14,000/- plus taxes for single/double occupancy, including breakfast.

Contact: 0484-3011100 or

Email: reservations@ramadacochin.com

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LAZY GAZE

ALUVA, NEAR KOCHI

How to get there

Lazy Gaze is 10 km from the Kochi airport and hardly 10 minutes from the Aluva railway station on the Perumbavoor Road.

Things to do

Laze around, gaze at the river, and soak in the greenery around you. Sail on a country craft, cycle to the nearby places or spend a day at Kodanad, the elephant training camp. Thattekad bird sanctuary, chase the waves at Cherai beach or explore the historic village of Chendamangalam.

Tariff

The rooms are priced at Rs. 2,000/- a day. An extra bed costs Rs. 200/- a day.

Call: 9847043131 or 0484-2443318 for details.

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LAZE IN THE LAGOON

The Zuri Spa Resort, Kumarakom

How to get there

The Zuri is about 1 ½ hour ride from Kochi airport, or after about an hour in the car, complete the last leg in a speedboat that will navigate Asia’s largest freshwater-lake to take you straight into the centre of the resort,

Things to do

After visits to Kottayam, Alleppey and the spice plantations, take a houseboat on to the still waters of the Vembanad, fist, set out on a horticultural walks, cycle within and outside the property, play billiards, box cricket and volleyball, attend yoga sessions at the Body Temple and without fail, take part in a boat race.

Tariff

Rooms come for Rs. 17,000/-; the Deluxe ones for Rs. 18,500/-; the Cottages for Rs. 23,000/- and the Presidential Pools Villas for Rs. 75,000/-.

Call: 0481-2527272 for details and reservations.

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EMERALD SLOPES

The Wild Rock Country House

Athoor, Dindigul District.

                        How to get there

Sempattai is the closed bus station to the property. You will pass by the Sadayandi temple and the bungalows of Lake Side, Double Dutch and Cardamom House resorts. There are signposts en route to the 5 km stretch.

Things to do

Goes rock climbing river crossing, cycling, mountaineering, trekking and horse riding

A great place for ornithologists, wild life photographers and tent campers.

Visit the village, fields, farms, coconut groves and mango orchards.

Try your hand at angling.

Or simply head for an Ayurvedic massage, yoga or swim.

Visit the Sadayandi temple situated in the hill caves or the beautiful Catholic church in the village.

Tariff

The family suite costs Rs. 4,500/- per person per night.

A deluxe twin bed cottage costs Rs. 4,000/- and deluxe double Rs. 3,500/-. Tariff includes breakfast. Taxes extra.

 For details, Call-0451-2471572, 2470544.

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