Saturday, January 8, 2011
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
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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.
News gathered from a friend.
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.
The information gathered from a news paper.
Monday, January 3, 2011
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.
This valid news gathered from a neighbor.
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