[NPV]

Originally Posted by Tempelhof

Even any good vegetarian restaurant near this zone, on the Salem - Guruvayur route should be good enough.

I think the detour into Palakkad will be worth if going to Kapilavasthu near KSRTC bus stand, by far the best veg restaurant with nice ambience.
*This should be fine since you're going into the city to Kalpathy.

Alternatively, on the highway when driving from Guruvayoor towards Salem direction, just after Palakkad bypass near Kanjikode there is a Sri Saravana Bavan (not the original, but decent).

After this, there are other options like Aaryaas, Gowrishankar, etc between Walayar and Coimbatore bypass these are good as well.

[Tempelhof]

Originally Posted by NPV

I think the detour into Palakkad will be worth if going to Kapilavasthu near KSRTC bus stand, by far the best veg restaurant with nice ambience.

I did just that and the place was good. Thanks a lot !

[NPV]

Based on recent experience, I wanted to update this thread with recommended hotels (these were recommended by other Bhpians but adding them here so that it stays current):

Kollur - if visiting the Mookambika temple, you can choose Jyothis Residency, just behind the temple. Rooms are newish, clean and maintained well. Restaurant is also decent. Alternatively, one can also stay at Mahalakshmi Residency which is bang opposite one of the temple entrances. I tried only their restaurant which is excellent and better than Jyothis. I was told the rooms are also as good as Jyothis, so one can choose between these two and can walk to the temple.

Sringeri - Hotel Sharadha Comforts at Shankaracharya circle about 1.5 km away from the temple parking lot. Well maintained, clean rooms and restaurant is decent, you will not miss Bangalore style food for sure (the Shanthi/Shiv Sagar types)

[srvm]

Visited Coimbatore recently for some personal work.
Stayed at Celebrity Resort, Siruvani Road, Alanthurai. It is quite far from the city but worked out for me since my work was in Kovaipudur.

Very calm and serene environment. Far away from the hustle of the city.
Siruvani Road is superb quality surface. Traffic too is thin.
Isha Yoga Center is about 9km (15 minutes) drive from the resort.

We were 5 adults and 1 child in Family/Deluxe room. 1 big double bed, 2 single beds. Tariff was Rs.2900+tax per day inclusive of complimentary breakfast. My daughter had a great time at the pool (was clean and well maintained). Food was also decent.

Overall nice place for a calm vacation away from the crowded city. Particularly if Isha Foundation/Adi Yogi statue is one of your places-to-visit.

[nairrk]

Hello,Bhpians based in Navi mumbai.!

We, a group of 8 families (total 16 people) planning for a holiday trip to Mumbai. Since rooms in Mumbai are expensive, We plan to stay in Navi Mumbai (some where between CBD Belapur to Vashi) and travel to Mumbai for site seeing and then come back to Navi Mumbai in the evening

We will be arriving in a mini bus, hence we need parking facility also. Though, I worked in Mumbai for more than 25 years and stayed in Nerul/ Vashi area, but not visited anywhere there in the last 10 years. I am aware that situation in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai is totally changed and even I, am doubtful if I can recognize places where I have seen or travelled 10 years back.

Can you guys suggest some good hotel in between CBD Belapur to Vashi? May be Vashi Palm beach area would be ideal. Our budget is around Rs.2000/per room with double occupancy. We plan to leave on 12th January 2020 and importantly all male members in our group are Senior Citizens

Await your suggestions.

[SubramoniamAB]

I am planning Tiruvannamalai third weekend with family. Any suggestions on a good place to stay for two nights?

[NPV]

Originally Posted by nairrk

We, a group of 8 families (total 16 people) planning for a holiday trip to Mumbai. Since rooms in Mumbai are expensive, We plan to stay in Navi Mumbai (some where between CBD Belapur to Vashi) and travel to Mumbai for site seeing and then come back to Navi Mumbai in the evening

We will be arriving in a mini bus, hence we need parking facility also.

From my experience 4 years ago:
1. OYO at CBD Belapur (Hotel Krishna Avatar) was decent and tariffs were low. Nicely located on the main road itself.

There was an open ground right in front of the hotel that had a lot of vehicles parked, maybe you can check with the hotel if that space can be used to park the bus.

2. Hotel Sarovar Portico in Mahape, again very well located on the main road and quite close to the local train station as well. Tariffs will definitely be higher, but parking may not be an issue in the surrounding roads.

I think if you're traveling most of the day on your sight seeing trips, it may not be worth it spending a lot of money at an expensive hotel where you'll spend just the nights mostly, so I think the OYO will be a good bet.

Originally Posted by SubramoniamAB

I am planning Tiruvannamalai third weekend with family. Any suggestions on a good place to stay for two nights?

Some options I know:
1. Aakash Inn, just opposite to Ramanashramam and it's right on the highway (Chengam road).

2. Arpanaa Hotel near Arunachaleswarar temple

3. Hotel Ramakrishna - this is on the other side of the town and has been around for many years, they have an excellent restaurant also on the ground floor. This will be easier to approach from the Gingee side.

I've also seen Hotel Aakash & Hotel Himalayaa near Ramakrishna, seemed to be good.

[kannan666]

Originally Posted by SubramoniamAB

I am planning Tiruvannamalai third weekend with family. Any suggestions on a good place to stay for two nights?

You can also try this three star resort - http://www.arunaianantha.com/

[reignofchaos]

Any inputs for a hotel/resort/stay in Kasauli? Its five of us and I'm looking for a decent place for a family. Budget is roughly 25K per night.

[mayankk]

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Any inputs for a hotel/resort/stay in Kasauli? Its five of us and I'm looking for a decent place for a family. Budget is roughly 25K per night.

Try Mahal Farms, Kasauli. Rana Mahal: 9416021467, 9882337858.

Ask him for the middle floor, the one with two bedrooms. Its a beautiful property, and I took that floor. 2 years ago it was 16k per night, i think. The floor is essentially an apartment, with a huge sitting area and kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Its a homestay/hotel mix. Some facilities like tea and food are available on order. The kitchen is fair as well.

[nairrk]

Originally Posted by NPV

From my experience 4 years ago:
1. OYO at CBD Belapur (Hotel Krishna Avatar) was decent and tariffs were low. Nicely located on the main road itself.

There was an open ground right in front of the hotel that had a lot of vehicles parked, maybe you can check with the hotel if that space can be used to park the bus.

2. Hotel Sarovar Portico in Mahape, again very well located on the main road and quite close to the local train station as well. Tariffs will definitely be higher, but parking may not be an issue in the surrounding roads.

I think if you're traveling most of the day on your sight seeing trips, it may not be worth it spending a lot of money at an expensive hotel where you'll spend just the nights mostly, so I think the OYO will be a good bet.

Thanks to your suggestions.

Hotel Krishna Avatar - Their website saying 'No Parking'. Will have to check if the open ground still available or some building came up there?

Hotel Sarovar Portico - Expensive. Yes, you are right - we will be using the room only for the night stay so no logic in spending big money for hotels.

Trying to find something in the palm beach road (Vashi)..

[Bigzero]

Any one from Shimoga & Hassan?

Planning to pass by during our drive to Kerala. The idea is to stay in Shimoga for one night after a long drive from Pune, then proceed to Hassan next day (stay overnight in Hassan on day 2), after visiting a number of Hoysala-era temples in the area. From Hassan, we will then continue our journey to Kerala.

Any specific hotel recommendations for Shimoga and Hassan? Value for money + decent location ( with parking )

Thanks in advance!

[NPV]

Originally Posted by nairrk

Trying to find something in the palm beach road (Vashi)..

Do look at hotels in and around Kamothe as well, very well connected to the Pune highway as well as towards Vashi/Thane.

[meetbadri]

Originally Posted by Bigzero

Any specific hotel recommendations for Shimoga and Hassan? Value for money + decent location ( with parking )

Thanks in advance!

For Shimoga you can checkout Royal Orchid Central or Ashok Deluxe Lodge. They both are located on the prime location on the BH road and have ample amount of parking. AFAIK Ashok Lodge does not provide any complimentary breakfast but you can visit the hotel in the ground floor and they do serve breakfast at reasonable price.

For Hassan you can take a look at Hotel Raama which is on the same road to Belur or you can stay in Hotel Mayura Velapuri in Belur which is also reasonable.

[NPV]

Originally Posted by Bigzero

Any specific hotel recommendations for Shimoga and Hassan? Value for money + decent location ( with parking )

At Shimoga, in addition to the hotels mentioned by @meetbadri, you can also consider Ashoka Grand which is on the NH 69. Also, on BH road you can consider Sri Durga Lodge (budget accommodation), they have a good vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor and limited parking enclosed within their campus.

*If you have time, do try to visit the Lion & Tiger Safari, just 10Km or so from Shimoga on the NH 69

Do not miss breakfast at Meenakshi Bhavan - very good Masala Dosa, Idly, Vada