Munnar or Coorg this Summer

ampere · 20th April 2010, 15:02

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Originally Posted by srikanthpotluri

I am not able to find anything as good as this for less. Do you know any places?

Did you try Sienna Village?

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 15:15

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Originally Posted by pypkmsrikanth

@ Srikanth Trip adviser reviews do not seem to be great of Ambadi, why don't you look at may be Periyar House or something.

Sure looking into it.

Meanwhile those who have traveled to these places, is it ok to go to Thekkady at all now, i am not sure about the weather now. though All i m going to do is spend one night. and I might have to drive for 3 hrs to reach here from Munnar.

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 15:31

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Originally Posted by ampere

Did you try Sienna Village?

you must be kidding or you missed a digit

I somehow find Olivebrook a nice place. Going ahead with it. However in here there are multiple options, trying to find the best and will book today.

Need to think about Thekkady though. As per Srikanth & trip advisor Ambadi is bad.

aargee · 20th April 2010, 15:38

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Originally Posted by srikanthpotluri

you must be kidding or you missed a digit

I somehow find Olivebrook a nice place. Going ahead with it. However in here there are multiple options, trying to find the best and will book today.

Need to think about Thekkady though. As per Srikanth & trip advisor Ambadi is bad.

Left me confused. I hope you're looking for accomodation at Thekkady now & not at Munnar. Correct me, if I understood anything incorrectly.

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 15:40

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Originally Posted by srikanthpotluri

you must be kidding or you missed a digit

I somehow find Olivebrook a nice place. Going ahead with it. However in here there are multiple options, trying to find the best and will book today.

Need to think about Thekkady though. As per Srikanth & trip advisor Ambadi is bad.

I did take a relook, place is very very nice.

will check if they will give any nice offer.

ampere · 20th April 2010, 15:57

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Originally Posted by srikanthpotluri

you must be kidding or you missed a digit

I somehow find Olivebrook a nice place. Going ahead with it. However in here there are multiple options, trying to find the best and will book today.

Need to think about Thekkady though. As per Srikanth & trip advisor Ambadi is bad.

The place is very good though!
How are the offers now?

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 17:01

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Originally Posted by ampere

The place is very good though!
How are the offers now?

Confirmed bookings - got a 15% discount on the total tariff as well -

2 nights at Shamrock - Deluxe - balcony overseeing hills view

1 night at OliveBrook Eve's cottage

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 17:38

I booked the Periyar House as well at Thekkady.

Now for route - I prefer this -

Chennai-Trichy-Melur-Madurai-

Madurai>> Karmathur >> Uslam Petty >> Andy Petty >> Theni >> Bodi >>Pooppara >> Devikulam >> Munnar

Thekkady>> Kumily >> Nedumkandom >> Pooppara >> Devikulam >> Munnar

Any better options?

srikanthpotluri · 20th April 2010, 17:44

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Originally Posted by aargee

Give me sometime till Thursday, will speak to my folks in native & get back to you. BTW, what's your expectation on the place, price, number of days to stay & food preference?

completely missed this response, sorry!

my expectation of place is it should be neat with good views from room or balcony. 3 nights stay. price/day 2500.

bharanidharang · 20th April 2010, 20:22

Guys,

We are in Munnar now. Took the Chennai-Trichy-Dindigul-Theni-Munnar route. Both Trichy-Dindigul and the Theni-Munnar slow down a lot because of bad roads.

Planning to return via Munnar-Madurai-Trichy-Chennai.

Am i deviating too much ? Please shout.

ampere · 20th April 2010, 21:05

You also try the Udumalpet - Dharapuram - Kangeyam - Perindurai - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishanagiri - Vellor - Chennai.

Good roads all the way. Difference of about 40 Km.

pypkmsrikanth · 21st April 2010, 05:33

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

Planning to return via Munnar-Madurai-Trichy-Chennai.

Am i deviating too much ? Please shout.

This would mean avoiding the bad stretch of Dindigul - Trichy, you still will have to manage Theni - Munnar. You could try the route suggested by Ampere, worth the extra distance covered, would also allow you to see Chinnar & Marayur on the way.

bharanidharang · 21st April 2010, 06:27

Thanks Ampere/Srikanth.

I was just checking Google Maps. If i use this route suggested by Ampere, would it be worthwhile deviating at Dharapuram and hit Karur and proceed to trichy and then chennai ?

If roads are not worth it, i can still stick to Kangeyam, Bhavani and come via krishnagiri.

aargee · 21st April 2010, 07:58

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Originally Posted by srikanthpotluri

completely missed this response, sorry!

my expectation of place is it should be neat with good views from room or balcony. 3 nights stay. price/day 2500.

Well, I thought you ignored my comment. I assume you booked one already at Thekkady as well as Munnar. Let me know if that is not the case.

ampere · 21st April 2010, 09:49

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

Thanks Ampere/Srikanth.

I was just checking Google Maps. If i use this route suggested by Ampere, would it be worthwhile deviating at Dharapuram and hit Karur and proceed to trichy and then chennai ?

If roads are not worth it, i can still stick to Kangeyam, Bhavani and come via krishnagiri.

Even thats doable if you are more comfortable on the Trichy route.
But I have no idea about the Dharapuram-Karur road status.

Please avoid the NH67 from Karur to Trichy. Use the SH via Musiri.
As HVK mentioned its very good and the NH67 is totally avoidable.

20th April 2010, 17:38	#38
srikanthpotluri BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 472 Thanked: 769 Times View My Garage	I booked the Periyar House as well at Thekkady. Now for route - I prefer this - Chennai-Trichy-Melur-Madurai- Madurai>> Karmathur >> Uslam Petty >> Andy Petty >> Theni >> Bodi >>Pooppara >> Devikulam >> Munnar Thekkady>> Kumily >> Nedumkandom >> Pooppara >> Devikulam >> Munnar Any better options?
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20th April 2010, 20:22	#40
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Guys, We are in Munnar now. Took the Chennai-Trichy-Dindigul-Theni-Munnar route. Both Trichy-Dindigul and the Theni-Munnar slow down a lot because of bad roads. Planning to return via Munnar-Madurai-Trichy-Chennai. Am i deviating too much ? Please shout.
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20th April 2010, 21:05	#41
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,944 Times View My Garage	You also try the Udumalpet - Dharapuram - Kangeyam - Perindurai - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur - Krishanagiri - Vellor - Chennai. Good roads all the way. Difference of about 40 Km.
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21st April 2010, 06:27	#43
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Thanks Ampere/Srikanth. I was just checking Google Maps. If i use this route suggested by Ampere, would it be worthwhile deviating at Dharapuram and hit Karur and proceed to trichy and then chennai ? If roads are not worth it, i can still stick to Kangeyam, Bhavani and come via krishnagiri.
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