ELEPHANT VALLEY KODAIKANAL

How to reach

It is 20 km from Kodaikanal. From Perumalmalai junction (12 km from Kodaikanal), take the road to Palani. After two km, turn left to Ganeshpuram village. Cross Pethupari and follow the hotel’s sign boards for about 8km till you reach the property. Distance from Coimbatore is 181 km, from Madurai 120 km and from Dindigul 98 km.

Things to do

Take a walk though organic farms and fruit and vegetable gardens. Don’t forget your binoculars as the place boasts more than 100 species of winged visitors. Go for horse riding, bamboo rafting or trekking. Get to know about coffee cultivation or climb the mountain looking for dolmens.

Tariff

Depends on size and location of the cottages (near the stream, on a hillock or tree-top or the tent house).

The cost ranges from Rs. 3,300 to Rs. 7,200/- for two adults (extra person Rs. 800/-), Children between 5 and 14years Rs. 400/- each. Breakfast is complimentary.

Lunch and dinner cost Rs. 500/- a person. An a la carte menu is also available.

For enquiries: Call -04542-230399 /92441 03418. 

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HILL COUNTRY RESORT

LOVEDALE OOTY

How to get there

By road, Lovedale is well connected. It’s an overnight journey from Bengaluru. The nearest airport is Coimbatore. You can take a cab to the resort.

Things to do

Go boating on Ooty lake. Take train tide on the UNESCO heritage toy train. Visit a tea factory, go on treks or shop for spice, tea and chocolates. Indulge in a massage at the Sowkiya Ayurvedic Spa and Wellness Centre.

Tariff

The tariff includes all meals. The summer package for a couple for two nights costs. Rs. 9990/- (Deluxe suite); for a family. It costs Rs. 10,990/- (Deluxe suite). Accommodation for two children below 12 is free.

The honeymoon package for three nights during off-season costs Rs. 16,000/- and Rs. 18,000/- during the season.

For details. Call-044-28236217/0877.

E-mail: hillcountry@bsnl.in

Or visit: www.hillcountrybolidays.com

COFFEE IN COORG

COTTABETTA BUNGLOW

SOUTH KODAGU KARNATAKA

How to get there

Coorg is 240 km from Bangalore. Hit the Mysore Highway, take the diversion to Ranganathittu Sanctuary and drive down.

Things to do

Take a tour of the bungalows, all located within a three km radius and the Glenlona tea estate in Hudikkeri on the Kerala border.

Take inn the early morning drizzle on the walk through bougainvillea-carpeted roads.

Tee off at the nine hole golf course.

Get adventurous with white water rafting, originated by Coorg White Water Rafting, in upper Barapole River

Tariff

Superior rooms: Rs. 4,250/-

Luxury               Rs. 5,040/-

Heritage             Rs. 5,800/- and

Heritage Suite    Rs. 6,160/- for one night (including taxes) and an authentic English breakfast with a Coorg Speciality paa puttu (rice flour cakes eaten with spicy red chutney.

For reservations: Call: 08274-251428/251411-12.