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Choice of venue: South India has a lot of beautiful destinations which are an ideal destination for a conference. You have a choice of natural backdrops against which to hold your meetings |
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Backwaters
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To stay ahead on the fast track, you need to slow down. And when you are surrounded by the emerald green backwaters of Kerala, you’ll do just that. Kerala’s 900 km long stretch of backwaters offer immense possibilities for meetings, brainstorming sessions and incentive packages. Like luxuriously furnished traditional houseboats or backwater-beach island resorts where you can mix business with pleasure. Or picturesque properties with world class conference facilities by the backwaters. With daily cruises to refresh you. Ayurvedic massages to rejuvenate you. And the distinctive Kerala cuisine to keep you contented. The world famous backwaters of Kerala are a unique place to hold a corporate meet. |
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Kumarakom, Kerala – An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies.
Nearest airport - Cochin (80 kms)
Nearest Railway station – Kottayam (20kms)
Alleppey, Kerala – With the Arabian sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alleppey is also famous for its boat races,beaches,marine products and coir industry.
Nearest airport - Cochin (85 kms)
Nearest Railway station – Alleppey
Cochin, Kerala - The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi or Ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbours in the world, this was once a major centre for commerce with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc.
Nearest airport - Cochin
Nearest Railway station – Ernakulam |
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Beaches |
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What better place than to loll on the beach after the meetings? Spread across the entire length of the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa, South India has some of the longest stretches of virgin beaches in the country.From the world renowned Kovalam Beach at one end to the historic Bekal in Kerala, the Karwar, Gokarna, Ullal beaches in Karnataka, the Rishikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam, the Mahabalipuram Beach with its World Heritage sites, the world renowned Goa beaches, the list is long. |
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Kovalam, Kerala - This internationally renowned beach with its three famous beaches and rocky promontory is an ideal getaway.
Nearest Airport – Trivandrum (25 kms)
Nearest Railway station – Trivandrum (16 kms)
Varkala, Kerala – Here the sea appears to be as infinite and unblemished as the heavens above. White laced waves of aquamarine waters splash against the towering ochre rock. The waves of the Arabian Sea lash upon sacred ground, for here stand a 2000 year old temple by the sea.
Nearest Airport – Trivandrum (50 kms)
Nearest Railway station –Varkala Goa - Goa has a stretch of coastline with a stretch of about 83 kms of silvery palm fringed beaches. The famous beaches are the Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Bogmalo, Dona Paula, Majorda, Colva, etc.
Nearest airport – Dabolim, Goa
Nearest railway station – Margao, Karmali, Thivim
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu – This beach has the World Heritage group of sanctuaries viz. the famous Shore temple, the Five Rathas etc.
Nearest airport – Chennai (60kms)
Nearest railway station - Chennai (60 kms)
Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh – Discover a slice of serenity at enchanting Visakhapatnam-a coastline with beaches that have golden sands against a backdrop of bright blue waters of the bay of Bengal .The sun drenched pristine beaches which alluringly hug the sea shore are a pleasure to experience.
Nearest airport – Visakhapatnam
Nearest railway station - Visakhapatnam |
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Hills /Plantations/Wildlife |
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The hill stations present the coolest options for meetings, conferences and incentive packages. With some of the most beautiful resorts offering comprehensive conferencing facilities for small and large groups. Also jungle resorts nestled amidst deep forests. Not to mention attractions like boat cruises, jungle treks, walk through spice/coffee plantations |
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Munnar - Munnar is the home of tea and of Nilgiri tahr. A picturesque hill station on the Kannan Devan Hills.
Nearest airport – Cochin (140 kms)
Nearest railway station – Ernakulam( 140 kms)
Thekkady - Nestled in the southern Western Ghat mountain ranges of peninsular India , Thekkady is the seat of the Periyar Tiger Reserve and spread across the entire area are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
Nearest airport – Madurai(140 kms)
Nearest railway station – Kottayam(114 kms)
Coorg - This unspoilt country of “million hills” is India’s coffee bowl and unique in many respects :its diverse wilderness, hills & valleys,estates,overflowing rivers and its inhabitants famed alike for their warlike and peaceful pursuits.
Nearest airport – Mangalore(135 kms)
Nearest railway station – Mysore(120 kms)
Ooty – The big queen of the Blue Mountains is at the center of the Nilgiri range and has plenty of attractions to tempt the delegates
Nearest airport –Coimbatore(88 kms)
Nearest railway station – Coimbatore(88 kms) Kodaikanal - Situated on the southern ridge of the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats , this is a beautiful hill station.
Nearest airport – Madurai(100kms)
Nearest railhead – Kodai Road
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Culture |
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Soak the rich traditions and culture of South India during the conference. The South is a land of temples, a land of the devout where new wonders await. A land of palaces and gopurams, of modern skyscrapers alongwith artistry in stone . |
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Madurai - A huge city steeped in antiquity, in religion, in art, architecture and music, in a cuisine honed delectable with time and permanently redolent with the essence of fresh jasmine. This is a place where Gods walked, lived and ruled, as documented in history. Capital of the Pandyan kingdom, Madurai today is still a delightful place with most of the character preserved and boasting of an unhurried air.
Nearest airport – Madurai
Nearest Railhead –Madurai
Mysore - Mysore is an inspired mosaic of ornate palaces, gardens, boulevards and planned markets, the legacy left by the Wodeyar kings. Mysore, a city of natural beauty, royal aura and a quaint charm that refuses to fade.
Nearest airport – Bangalore (140 kms)
Nearest Railhead –Mysore Hyderabad - This capital city is 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hillocks and lakes.
Nearest airport –Hyderabad
Nearest Railhead –Hyderabad |
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