DREAM HONEY MOON PLACES-INDIA

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 information is gathered from a daily news paper.

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THE WOODS ARE LOVELY

DUKE’ FOREST LODGE- Nedumangadu, Near Thiruvananthapuram

How to get there:

The resort is 48 km from Thiruvananthapuram on the Ponmudi Road.

Things to do:

Go trekking in the reserve forest adjacent to the property; get a guided tour of a working plantation. Ayurveda treatments at the spa; indulge in rafting, fishing and swimming in the Kallar river. Visit the hill station of Ponmudi less than 18 km away and the Upper Golden Valley waterfalls. The Peppara Wildlife sanctuary and Bonakkad tea estate are also nearby. Arippa-Sankhili is a great place for bird-watching and Chittippara for rock-climbing.

Tariff:

Independent pool villa Rs. 6500/-
Pool side villa Rs. 4500/-
Standard Rooms Rs. 4500/-
Single Occupancy 10% less on tariff.

For reservations: Phone: 0472-2859272/73/74

www.dukeforest.com

The news gathered from a daily news paper.

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Serene Sojourn-Punnamada Serena Spa Resort- Alappuzha-Kerala

Getting There:

The resort is 7.5 km from the Alappuzha railway station from Nedumbassery airport, Kochi; it is 85 km by road.

Contact details: www.punnamada.com/ Telephone: 91-477-3233690

Things to do:

Take a bicycle ride to the villages close by, play shuttle, basketball, table tennis, snooker and even mini golf on the premises. There is a rickshaw too if you want to go to town. Enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or take the paddle boat from the channel that enters the property. Boat rides including a luxury one in a houseboat are great offers; the sunset cruise by houseboat is outstanding. Try out a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.

Tariff:

Garden Villa Rs. 7,000/-
Duplex Villa Rs. 8,000/-
Lake View Villa Rs. 10,000/-(inclusive of bed and
breakfast)
Houseboat Rs. 13,500/- for 2 guests and
Rs. 22000/- for 4 guests

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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 amphitheater 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.

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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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INVITED TO TEA- GLENDALE ESTATE, NEAR COONOOR

HOW TO GET THERE

Located 6 kms from Coonoor, on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam Highway. Runnymede will provide pick up and drop facilities on request and at a charge. Sight seeing tours and transport is also arranged on request.

For details contact: 9444993176 or email-glendale@dataone.in

You could also visit their website at www.glendatestays.in

TARIFF

Rs. 2,000/- per bedroom for a night.
Rs. 500/- for an extra bed per adult and Rs. 250/- per child.

Meals will be prepared on request and an extra charge (actuals).

This news is gathered from a english news daily.

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VERDANT VISTAS

LAKE HAVEN ISLAND RESORTS-CHEMPUMPURAM, ALLEPPEY

HOW TO GET THERE

The resort is on the banks of the river Pampa and has multiple entry points on the National Waterway extending from Alleppey to Kollam. It is 90 km from Cochin airport, 15 km from Changanacherry and 8 km from Alleppey. If you are coming from Alleppey, take the Pallathuruthy Bridge and turn right at Pandarakkalam junction and drive to Pullikkalkarru, the boat point.

TARIFF

Deluxe Rs. 1, 500/-
Elegant Rs. 2, 000/-
Royal Rs. 2, 500/- plus taxes. Meals extra.

THINGS TO DO

Go canoeing in country boats or go house and motorboat cruising.

Swim or go fishing with the local fisherman in the lake right at your doorstep.

Play basketball, table tennis or carom.

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RUSTIC RETREAT – TAJ KUTEERAM – BANGALORE

HOW TO GET THERE

Taj Kuteeram resorts, Sy No. 34/1, Kukkaanahalli village, Dasanpur Hobli, Bangalore North Taluk

Distance from the city centre is 35 km and from BIAL, 44 km.

Tel No. 91-80-28466326/29/332/347

TARIFF

Standard Rooms Rs. 4, 000/- (double), Rs. 3,500/- (single)
Suite Rs.6, 500/- AP Package (Residential Conference)
Standard Room Rs. 6, 500/- and
Suite Rs. 8, 500/- (exclusive of 12 % luxury tax)

THINGS TO DO

Meditation and yoga sessions, Nature walk, Nrityagram tour, weekend magic show and pottery workshop, badminton and indoor games, cycling, shooting, archery, bird watching, village games, visit nearby animal husbandry, poultry, duck, turkey, fishery, pig and rabbit farms, trek to Nandi hill and Hesaraghatta reservoir.

This news is gathered from a daily news paper.

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SAROVAR CAMPS RISHIKESH-BRAHMAPURI RISHIKESH

CALL OF THE GANGA

Getting there

Rishikesh lies North of Delhi about 231km. There are a number of trains that run between Delhi and Haridwar. However, the best bet is the Dehradun Shatabdi which leaves New Delhi Railway station at 6.55 am. daily. Get off at Haridwar Railway station and take a cab up to the camps which is around 24 km away from Haridwar. The camps can also arrange for the conveyance. One can fly down to the Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun from where Rishikesh is just a 20-minute drive. Rishikesh is a five-and-a-half-hour journey by road. For room reservations call-011-26383851-55 and till free no-1800111222. Email: sales@sarovarhotels.com

Things to do

Indulge in adventure sport. Visit Neelkanth Mahadev temple, a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva on the hilltop of Swarag ashram, attend Ganga aarti held on the banks of the river, visit Trajan National Park. Its Kunao gate is just 6 km from Rishikesh.

Tariff

Special stay packages, including all meals, 2stretches of rafting and camp/beach activities, are valid till September 30, 2009.

Single occupancy – 2 nights/3 days – Rs. 5,799/-
Double Occupancy – 2 nights/3 days - Rs.11,499/-

This information is gathered from a news paper.

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BHAVANI ISLAND –VIJAYAWADA

Paradise on Placid Waters

How to get there

Bhavani Island is 1.5 km from the Vijayawada Railway Station and the Pandit Nehru Bus Station (the main RTC bus station). You can board an APTDC boat to reach the island from any one of the three embarkation points-Seethanagaram, Lanaka Durga ghat or Haritha Berm Park.

Things to do

Take a quiet stroll by the riverside; if you are feeling adventurous, you can climb the spider web or the Burma Bridge. If you are into angling, try the delightful option of hook, line and rod to fish in the river waters, or else, hone your archery skills by grabbing a bow and arrow.

Tariff

The air-conditioned deluxe cottage costs Rs. 1,700/- per day plus luxury tax; the tree-top (A/C) cottage is Rs. 1,500/- plus 5% luxury tax; The restaurants serve complimentary breakfast for two.

The two conference halls, with a seating capacity of 250 and 60 respectively, come for hire at Rs. 7,000/- and Rs. 3,500/- respectively. A buffet south Indian (Vegetarian) thali costs Rs. 53/- per person, while a non-veg meal costs Rs. 185/-

Tel No: 0866-2571393, 098480 07025

This message is gathered from a daily news paper.

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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)

Log on to thefishermenslodge.com

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

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

HONEY MOON-DREAM PLACE-WATER

CONTOUR BACKWATERS RESORT
ACRPAD, CHANGANACHERRY, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

Water, Water, everywhere-Birds and backwaters-They keep you company at the resort.

How to get there

Contour Backwaters Resort is 125 km from the Nedumbassery airport, near Kochi. The nearest railway station is Changancherry, from where it is just 2 km, from where it is just 2 km away. Contact details:
Ph: 0481-2411214, 2421214.

Email: sales@contourresorts.com


Things to do

Relax in the quiet large open space where there is a perpetual breeze.

Kinds can play in the small park in the complex.

Take a boat ride in the back waters or a ride in the houseboat or country craft in the backwaters beyond.

Do a bit of fishing, read a book sitting by the side of the pool.
Visit the historical Vettadi Temple nearby and the Bishop’s House, one of the oldest in India.

Tariff

Villa (Comprising two deluxe cottages Rs. 4,500/- plus taxes.
Deluxe Cottages Rs. 2,400/- plus taxes.
Deluxe Rooms Rs. 1,750/- plus taxes.

This message is gathered from a news daily

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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

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KING’S CLIFF-OOTY

English Elegance-At King’s Cliff, Ooty

Getting there:

King’s Cliff is on Havelock Road Strawberry Hull, Ooty.

Things to do:

Since King’s Cliff is very close to Central Ooty, you can enjoy the tourist places in the Queen of the Hill stations with relative ease. If you want to avoid the crowds, try walking the winding roads or go further a field if you feel like a bit of adventure. Alternatively, hole up in an armchair in the quiet confines of the bungalow with a good book or an iPod.

Tariff:

Luxury Room Rs. 3,575/-
Deluxe Rs. 3,375/-
Semi-deluxe Rs. 2,075/-
Executive Rs. 1,475/-

This message is gathered from an article from English news daily.