On my travel list - A visit to Australia

Last weekend while travelling to London from Dubai, I met this wonderful lady from Sydney who was travelling to UK on a 3 week leisure holiday. Got talking to her and she told me about what Australia has to offer to avid travellers.

One place she told me about was 'Brampton Islands' which is famous for its golden beaches. It would be the perfect place to spend your wedding anniversary she said. She also told me of a website called Travel.au which has some really good cheap flight deals. I checked the site after reaching London and was glad she told me about it.

While on their site I happened to see the offers they have on flights to Singapore and must say was impressed. Add this to my travel wish list too. Cheap flight tickets make it so much more affordable to travel.

There was also a section which allowed me to compare cheap flight airfares. Such a useful tool for travellers. Hope my readers find the site as useful as I did. And Happy travelling to all of you.

Govt approved Ayurveda Centres in Kerala

Kerala is as famous for its Ayurveda as for its beaches and backwaters. Travellers to Kerala never miss te opportunity to go for an Ayurvedic treatment. Though there are numerous Ayurveda Health centres dotting the state, the Govt approved centres are best visited.

Here is a list of a few government approved Ayurveda centres in Kerala.

Tiruvananthapuram

Anandam
Ph: 91 471 2267828
travancoreheritage@vsnl.net

Charaka
Krishnatheeram Ayur Holy Beach Resorts
Ph: 0470 2601305
info@krishnatheeram.com

Nikkis Nest
Ph: 91 471 2267822
nest@sancharnet.in

Ayur Ashram
Ph: 91 471 2483111
info@uds.in

JV Ayurveda Bhavan
Ph: 91 471 2478517
mail@ayurvedabhavan.com



Kollam

Ashtamudi Resort
Ph: 0476 2882288
ashtamudi@sancharnet.in

Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research
Ph: 91 474 2417036
snayurveda@yahoo.co.in

Amrutha Ayurveda Hospital
info@amruthaayurveda.com

Idukki

Spice Village Ayurvedic Centre
Ph: 04869 222316
spicevillage@cghearth.com

Taj Garden Retreat
Ph: 04869 222403
retreat.thekkady@tajhotels.com

Charakas Ayurveda Hospital
Ph: 04862 200756
charakas@sify.com


Alleppey

Warriers Hospital and Panchakarma Centre
Ph: 0479 2431403
drsajikumar@vedacure.com

Pallakkad

Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
Ph: 04923 222553
kairlpgt@md3.vsnl.net.in

Waterfalls in Kerala, India

Waterfalls in Kerala - Palaruvi, Athirapally, Vazhachal, Attukad, Thommankuthu, Thusharagiri, Meenmutty, Chetalayam, Sentinel Rock Waterfall

Palaruvi - 75 kms from Kollam
Palaruvi which means a stream of milk makes it way down the rocks from a height of 300ft.

Athirapally - 63 kms from Thrissur
This 80 ft high waterfall located at the entrance of the Sholayar Ranges is a frequently visited picnic spot and movie shooting location.

Vazhachal - 68 kms from Thrissur
At a short distance from Athirapally is this picturesque waterfall which is a part of the Chalakudy River.

Attukad - 9kms from Munnar
Attukkad located betweenMunnar and Pallivasal is a feast for the eyes and ideal for long treks.

Thommankuthu - 17kms from Thodupuzha, Idukki District
Its a famous seven step waterfall ideal for adventure tourism

Thusharagiri - 50kms from Kozhikode
Excellent rekking tracks and numerous streams

Meenmutty - 29kms from Kalapeta in Wayanad
A 2 km jungle trek leads to this spectacular 3 levelled waterfall which falls from a height of 1000ft

Chetalayam - 12 kms from Sultan Bathery
Trekkers would love the climb up the rocky waterfall

Sentinel ROck Waterfall - 22kms from Kalapetta
Also knownas "Soochipara" the pool at the foot of the falls is ideal for a quick dip.

NOTE
For more information these waterfalls and how to reach them contact
Kerala Tourism Office
Trivandrum
Phone: 91 471 2321132
Toll free Infoline - 1800 425 4747