A RIVER SUTRA

AMBRRA RIVER RESORT

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is an hour-and-a-half, by road from Coimbatore or Palakkad (both about 50 km away). Coimbatore is the closest airport. Pollachi (11 km) has a railway junction, but the nearest major rail head is Palakkad.

THINGS TO DO

Relax. Smell the earth, listen to the river and watch the birds. Enjoy the lush green fields and trek up the ghats. The hotel organizes trips to important spots such as Valparai and Top slip for Rs. 250/- per person. There is also a heritage tour to temples in the area.

The dams in Aliyar, Sholayar and Kadamparai are very close by.

TARIFF

A double bed A/C cottage costs Rs. 1,500/- on weekends and Rs. 1,200/- on weekdays. This includes the complimentary breakfast.

Non A/C cottages are available on weekdays for Rs. 850/-. An extra bed costs. Rs. 250/-.

For reservations contact: 9750761001, 9750761002, 9750761008 or

Email: infor@ecotour.co.in or ambrraresorts@gmail.com.

Visit: www.ecotour.co.in

RIVERSIDE RETREAT

HARITHA COCONUT COUNTRY RESORT
DINDI VILLAGE, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is in Dindi village, 14 km from Palacol railway station and located between Malkipuram and Rajole in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.

TARIFF

A/C Suite: Rs. 2,200/- a day.
A/C Double bedroom Rs. 2,000/- per day (Rs. 150/- for extra bed).

THINGS TO DO

Take a river cruise on a houseboat. There are three packages on offer. A 24-hour-package for a two-room houseboat costs Rs. 5,040/-. Each room can accommodate two adults and two children below nine years. Extra bed cost Rs. 300/- each.

Or, opt for the 12-hour-package from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, .that costs
Rs. 1,470/- per room or Rs. 2,940/- for the full boat. Those on a budget can sign up for the six-hour-package-Rs. 1,890/- for the full boat. However, A/C is available only for the 24-hour-package.

Local attractions include the famous Antervdi Temple, 22 km from the resort. Sakhinetipalli, 14 km away, is believed to have been visited by Lord Rama and Goddess Seeta during the in the Threta Yugam

For details, call: 98487 80527

This article was read from a daily news paper.

WESTWOOD RIVERSIDE GARDEN RESORT, MUNNAR

WESTSIDE STORY

HOW TO REACH

Munnar is 100 km from Thekkady, Madurai 170 km, Ernakulam 130 km, Kottayam 150 km. The hotel is barely a km from the KSRTC bus stand on NH49. CSI Christ’s Church is a important landmark for reaching the place.

THINGS TO DO

Packaged tour programmes for boating, trekking and sightseeing are available. There are water falls within 10 to 25 km from the hotel. Dams 15 to 30 km. The country’s first every tea museum is three kms away. Tea gardens and coffee plantations beckon in all directions.

If you are the indoor type, enjoy the facilities at the hotel’s recreation club and play soccer table, carom, chess and table tennis. Browse in the library; visit the in-house shop for ethnic and antique items. Settle for a massage in the health club, burn out your fat in the gym but don’t miss the bonfire with music followed by a film screening on request) in the nights.

TARIFF

Presidential suite Rs. 4,000/-
Executive Rooms Rs. 3,400/-
Deluxe Rooms Rs. 2,800/-
Standard Rooms Rs. 2,300/- plus taxes and charges as applicable.

This valid information about this tourist place is gathered from a daily news paper.

JUNGLE LORE

CORBETT RIVER VIEW RETREAT-NAINITAL, UTTATAKHAND

HOW TO GET THERE

The retreat is 260 km from New Delhi and takes five and a half hours by road. The closest railway station is Ramnagar, 11 km away.

THINGS TO DO

The hotel arranges jungle safaris and nature walks.

India’s first tiger reserve is also a haven for bird-watching, and once can try angling golden mahseer in the Ramganga.

Watch folk performances organized by the hotel or take a trip to a nearby village.

TARIFF

For a couple, for a two-day, three-night stay, the rates are:

The Corbett Hideaway-Rs. 12,000/- - Rs. 18,599/-
The Corbett River View Retreat-Rs. 11,999/- - Rs. 13,999/-.
The Hideaway River Lodge-Rs. 30,000/- - Rs. 34,000/-.

At Hideaway, the package includes breakfast whereas at the River View Retreat and River Lodge, it includes three meals besides musical evenings and cultural performances.

For details, Contact: 011-46520000 or visit: www.leisurehotels.in