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.

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

FISHERMEN’ LODGE-BHIMTAL, NAINITAL

Joy by the Lake

Getting There

By road: Fishermen’s lodge is approximately 270 km from Delhi. From Delhi, take the Hapur bypass, Moradabad bypass, Haldwani and Kathagodam to reach Bhimtal

By Train: Ranikhet Express from Old Delhi railway station to Kathagodam, and a 45 minute drive from there.

By air: The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 71 km from Nainital.

Things to do

Cycling, boating, fishing, hiking, watching movies and reading from the collection in the library.

Tariff

Double occupancy on half-board (breakfast, High tea and dinner) basis per night: Peak Season Rs. 8,000/- Low Season Rs. 6,000/- (Inclusive of taxes)

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e-mail: reservations@thefishermenslodge.com and thefishermenslodge@gmail.com, or call: 099101-62244

This news are gathered from an article of a english daily.

MEMORIES OF THE RAJ

HOTEL LAKE FOREST, YERCAUD

HOW TO GET THERE

The nearest airports are Tiruchi (160 km), Coimbatore (200 km) and Bangalore (230 km). The nearest rail head is Salem, less than 40 km away. Regular buses run from Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Salem.

TARIFF

Cottages are priced at Rs. 4,000/- and Rs. 6,000/-. The Royal Suite is priced at Rs. 10,000/- and the double bedroom-hall Eastlynn Garden costs Rs. 15,000/- per day.

During the peak season, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast for Rs.150/-while lunch and dinner are priced at Rs. 200/- each.

THINGS TO DO

Go on the organized plantation and forest ride in the morning and enjoy games by the bonfire.

Boat on the Yercaud Lake.

Walk through the endless hill roads and pristine streams.

For details, call: 04281-223217.

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