THE ELEGANT COURT –THEKKADY

All about Elegant Living at the Elephant Court

Getting there:

The hotel is one km from Kumily in Idukki District, Kernel. Thekkady is 165 km from Madurai Airport and 180 km from Kochi Airport. The nearest railhead is at Kottayam (110 km away). The distance from Kodaikanal is 150 km and Munnar 110 km.

Things to do:

Trekking, boat or jeep safari, jungle camping, bamboo rafting, elephant rides, tribal village and spice plantation visits.

Lounge in library or check out the tribal gallery.

Laze on the roof top for a beautiful view of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve or splurge at the boutique.

Play some indoor games or dive into the swimming pool.

Burn some calories at the gym or try meditation or yoga with the help of instructors.

Enjoy cultural programmes in the evenings.

Tariff:

There are four Executive Enclaves Rs. 7, 000/-
One Family Enclave Rs.8, 000/-
52 Patio rooms Rs. 10, 500/-
2 Honey Moon Suites Rs. 18, 000/- and
3 Pool Studios Rs. 33, 000/-

The charge for an extra person for the first four categories is Rs. 1, 500/- and for the last two Rs. 4, 000/-. Taxes are applicable. There is no charge for children aged below five and those aged between five and 10 to get 50% off.

Meal Rates:

Breakfast Rs. 350/-
Lunch Rs. 450/- and
Dinner Rs. 550/-

For details contact: 04869/224697/98

For reservations: 0484-4024440

This information is gathered from a daily news paper

IN KIPLONG COUNTRY

MAHUA KOTHI, KATNI, MADHYA PRADESH

HOW TO GET THERE

Take the Delhi Nizamuddin Express to Katni. From Katni, it is 100km by road or takes the Narmada Express from New Delhi to Umaria

From Umaria the resort is 30km away.

Catch the Delhi to Khajuraho flight followed by a six-hour drive.

THINGS TO DO

Go on a jungle safari. It is organized twice a day (5.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m.) at the Bandhavgarh National Park.

It has 250 species of birds and 50 tigers.

Visit the Khajuraho Temple and Laxman Temple.

Indulge in a spa massage.

TARIFF

Rs. 27,000/- per person per night that includes everything from laundry to safari (during peak season-October to March).

Rs. 18,000/- per person per night off season.

Rs. 10,000/- per person per night which includes only one safari and no alcohol-only in May and June.

The resort is closed in July, August and September.

This information is gathered from a travel web site and a daily news paper.