February 28, 2008 at 3:54 am (5 Star Hotels, Hotels in Cochin, Kerala)
Tags: 5 star hotel, hotel taj malabar, hotels in kerala, kerala hotels, kochi, kochi 5 star hotels, kochi hotels, taj malabar
Hotel Taj Malabar Kochi
5 Star Hotel in Kochi
The tranquil waters of the Beautiful backwaters and the palm fringed emerald canals are fast gaining momentum as one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Kochi earlier known as Cochin is an important port in Kerala and is used as most tourists as the pivot to their itinerary to Kerala. They mostly arrive at Kochi first and then move on to their onward destination from Kochi. However, Kochi itself deserves quite an attention as a tourist destination by its own right- its long sandy beaches lined with Chinese fishing nets, numerous churches, synagogues and other leftovers of a colonial past. Likewise, the accommodations available at Kochi are numerous. Besides, Kochi is an important business centre which accounts to the inflow of a large number of corporate travelers to Kochi. These corporate visitors and much of the foreign tourists who visit Kochi are usually on the look out for deluxe accommodation which comes in the shape of 5 Star Hotels in Kochi. Located on Wellingdon Island with a view of Kochi Harbor, the Taj Malabar Hotel Kochi offers deluxe accommodation and impeccable service. Its favorable location is convenient for both leisure and business travelers. This hotel is owned by the famous Taj Group of Hotels.
Location
Hotel Taj Malabar Kochi is located on Willingdon Island at a distance of 45 km from Airport, 10 km from Railway Station and 15 km from Bus Stand.
Accommodation facilities in Taj Malabar Hotel Kochi:
Taj Malabar Kochi has 96 guest rooms including 9 suites for its guests. The lavishly done up rooms are well equipped with contemporary amenities to make the guest feel at home. Coupled with this is the impeccable service of the ever-smiling staff who would go that extra mile for their guests’ convenience.
Dining facilities in Hotel Taj Malabar Kochi:
The Taj Malabar Kochi offers a plethora of dining options. Thai Pavillion is the place to be if you are a Thai food buff. Rice Boat Restaurant serves seafood and Keralian cuisine. The Dolphin’s point serves barbequed goodies. For beverages and light snacks check out Waterfront Café, the 24 hour coffee shop. Mattancherry is the Lobby Lounge bar set in a Colonial ambience. The Pool Side Bar serves a wide range of exotic cocktails and mocktails and snacks, all through the day.
Local Attractions
Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Beautiful Backwaters, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town, Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Hill Palace, Palliport (Pallipuram) Fort, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Museum of Kerala History, Parikshith Thampuram Museum, Cherai Beach, Veega Land, Marine Drive, Willingdon Island, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
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February 25, 2008 at 5:24 am (5 Star Hotels, Hotels in Munnar, Kerala)
Tags: 4 star hotel, 4 star hotel munnar, anaimudi peak, echo poit, hotel in munnar, hotels in kerala, Kerala, kerala hotel, kerala tourism, mattupetty, munnar, munnar kerala, nyayamakad, rajamala, Windermere Estate, Windermere Estate Munnar
Nestled at 1600m, surrounded by emerald green forests that merge with the tea gardens of the Western Ghats, Windermere Estate is a fascinating retreat on a cardamom plantation. Located high up in the mountains 3 km from Munnar, the hotel is 110 km away from Cochin International Airport.
There are 5 farmhouse rooms, 4 garden facing rooms and 8 spacious cottages at Windermere Estate Munnar that are lavish, well-ordained and tastefully decked with wood paneling. Each room is marked by a languid atmosphere. Besides, all rooms are bestowed with -
# Radio
# Channel Music
# Doctor on call
# Internet access
# Color television
# Telephone (ISD/STD)
# Round the clock Room Service
# In-house Laundry and Dry cleaning facility
# 24 hour supply of hot and cold running water with attached bath
Following are the dining facilities available at Windermere Estate Hotel Munnar-
Restaurant: Gorge upon mouth-watering Indian, Chinese, Tandoori, Continental, Mexican and ethnic local delicacies at the elegantly designed multi-cuisine restaurant.
The Pub: Unwind with some delightful wines and liquors at the well-stocked bar.
Other facilities:
Other remarkable facilities furnished by Windermere Estate Munnar are -
# Travel Desk
# Currency Exchange
# Sightseeing trips
# Safe deposit locker
# Trekking in the forests
# Bonfire and barbeque at Boulder garden
Local tourist attractions
Following are some popular tourist hunts in Munnar -
Anaimudi Peak: The highest peak in South India, it offers exceptional venues for camping and trekking with an elevation of over 2695 meters.
Nyayamakad: Home to amazing waterfalls, the enchanting surroundings of Nyayamakad make for an excellent picnic spot and trekking point. Located between Munnar and Rajamala, the waters here gush down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters.
Echo Point: Located about 15 km from Munnar, this picturesque place derives its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
Rajamala: The natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, found in small herds in Rajamala, and estimated to be over 1300 in the region.
Mattupetty: Nestled at a height of 1700 m, Mattupetty is known for its highly specialized dairy farm – the Indo Swiss Livestock Project, where over a 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared.
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January 28, 2008 at 7:44 am (5 Star Hotels, Hotels in Munnar)
Tags: 5 star hotel, 5 star hotel munnar, club mahindra, hotel in munnar, hotels in kerala, Kerala, kerala hotel, kerala tourism, ktdc, munnar, munnar kerala
Club Mahindra 5 Star Hotel Munnar
Address: Chinnakanal Village, Suryanelli, Munnar ,685 618 ,Kerala
Hotel Description: Tucked in the picturesque mountains, Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort offers five-star accommodation to travelers. The resort is 150 km from Cochin and 140 km from Madurai Airport. Amidst exuberant tea estates, the resort offers sedate atmosphere to spend your holidays away from bustling city noise. Enhance your stay at Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort Munnar by indulging yourself in adventurous activities like trekking, fishing, camping, mountain climbing, rappelling and many more outdoor activities.
Accommodation: Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort Munnar offers spacious and comfortable accommodation in 93 opulent rooms fitted with modern room amenities to ensure your pleasurable stay. Each room at the resort comes with television with satellite channels, channel music, in-room safety deposit, telephone and attached bathroom with shower and hot and cold water running facilities. All the rooms at the resort offer spectacular view of tea plantation. Wake up with the aroma of pure tealeaves and kick-start your day with a cup of tea prepared with handpicked tealeaves.
Dining: Relish your meals lavishly prepared with rich and fresh ingredients at the multi-cuisine restaurant. It serves authentic flavors of Indian, Tandoori, Chinese, Continental, Mexican and various other regional delicacies. Enjoy your dinner in an unperturbed atmosphere with your partner while appreciating riveting natural views.
Hotel Facilities: The well-appointed conference hall can easily house 125 persons in an auditorium style and 35 persons in U-shaped seating arrangement. The resort offers conference equipments that include overhead projector, VCR, TV, slide projector, screen, white boards, flip chart boards and mikes.
Club Mahendra Lakeview Resort Munnar offers badminton, pool, table tennis and archery. The resort provides indoor games room. Immerse yourself in trekking, mountain climbing, rappelling, camping, river crossing, fishing and boating. The Ayurvedic health center offers ayurvedic massage to cast your stress away and rejuvenate your body and soul. The health center also consists of sauna.
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