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.

DREAM HONEY MOON

In Nature’s Company – Hill country Resort, Kodaikanal

How to Reach:

Nearest airport Madurai, 130 km. The Kodaikanal Road Junction Railway Station is 75 km and is three hours drive to the resort. By road from Dindigul, reach Batlagundu and take the immediate right to reach the Kodai Hill Road. From Kodai lake, turn right to Villpatti and then Attuvampatti..

Things to do:

Activities such as picnic tours, treks, hikes, bonfire evenings, theme nights, boating, horse riding and cycling are organized by the hotel. Go sightseeing or shopping. Or simply cuddle up in your room for the perfect romantic getaway. Look out at the sunset. Relax your body and soul with a wonderful Ayurvedic spa at the well equipped health club. Or try your hand at billiards, snooker or putt-putt golf. Watch a film at the resort’s amphitheatre or shake a leg at the discotheque.

Tariff:

There are 20 Deluxe Rooms Rs. 5,300/-
16 Regular Suites Rs. 5,700/-
4 Deluxe Suites Rs. 6,300/-
8 Regular Cottages Rs. 8,000/- and
13 Deluxe Cottages Rs. 9,000/-

Extra adult Rs. 2,100/- Rates are on MAP (Modified American Plan) basis which includes breakfast and dinner, plus 12.5% Luxury Tax applicable.

For reservations and enquiries contact: 0452-240953/54/58

This information is collected from a daily news paper.

BAREFOOT AT HAVELOCK

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

GETTING THERE

Barefoot is in Havelock and overlooks the Radha Nagar Beach. You have to take a ferry from Port Blair to Havelock, a distance that takes anywhere between two and a half to four hours depending on whether you travel by the slower MV Ramanujam or the faster ferries.

THINGS TO DO

Everything to do with water. Just bob about in the waters, take a walk down the pristine beach with near white sand, surf, kayak, snorkel…. You can even hire the resort’s elephant, Rajan (who comes for a steep price of
$ 1000 for a group of 8) and accompany him on-one of his swimming expeditions.

The resort hands out snorkeling kits for a charge. And, rents out scooters and cycles for those interested in exploring the island on their own.

TARIFF

Till April 30- The fares are slightly lower during May, when the rains begin.

Nicobar Cottage (9 units-fan-cooled)-Rs. 5, 300/- (single) and Rs. 5, 000/- (double).

Nicobar Duplex (1 unit-fan-cooled) – Rs. 7, 900/- (single) Rs. 8, 400/- (double).

Andaman Villa (8 units – air-conditioned) – Rs. 7, 700/- (single)
Rs. 8, 200/- (double)

For details. Contact: reservations@barefootindia.com,
Or call: 03192-236008.

Gathered from a daily news paper.

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ON THE SPICE TRAIL-
CARDAMOM COUNTY RESORT-THEKKADY

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is in Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala. Thekkady is connected by a network of good roads from Madurai, Munnar and Theni. The nearest major railhead is Kottayam and the nearest airports are Madurai (140km), Cochin International Airport (190 km).

THINGS TO DO

Trek through the forests and enjoy the beauty of the flora and fauna. Or take a walk through the vast spice plantations and visit factories to know the intricacies of spice cultivation, processing and packaging.

Go on a boat safari on the Periyar lake for a close view of elephant herds, bisons, wild boar, sambar, deer and horn bills. Guided jungle treks and camps are also arranged on prior notice.

The adventurous can go on a bumpy elephant ride or sail on a bamboo raft.

The laid back can try fishing and angling.

TARIFF

There are three types of rooms available at three different rates. The varying tariff during mid-season (April to September), high (October, November, February and March) and peak season (December and January) are as follows: Periyar-Rs. 7,000/-, Rs. 9,500/- and Rs.11,875/-. County cottages at Rs. 8,500/-, Rs. 12,500/- and Rs. 15,625/-. Suites at Rs. 10,500/-, Rs. 15,500/- and Rs. 19,375/-.

For details, contact: 04869-224501/02/03
E mail-reservations@muthoothotels.com