Season Greetings - Chennai Hash 13th Anniversary- Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey, Kerala, India -9th-13thOct 2013
Sashi Varma
Chennai Hash Wishing Hashers From All over The World & India- Merry Christmas & SmHashing 2013
Chennai Hash plan to celebrate its 13th Anniversary from 9th-13th October 2013 (5days/4nights), at “God’s Own Country”, Kerala, India
The mis-management has decided to drop Wayanad & instead do Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey (Houseboat). The reason to drop Wayanad is we will be travelling more on surface then hashing.
The plan is to do the last leg on houseboats on the backwaters. Hashers who came to Kerala for our anniversary in 2010 have been requesting for a repeat “backwater experience” … they want MORE!!!
The committee plans to take Hashers on their way out of Kochi to a lovely breath taking natural picturesque splendor location "Athirapally Falls", truly the Niagara of India, for a couple hours before we get back to Munnar for overnight stay.
Overseas Hashers, we would recommend arriving on the 8th Oct instead of 9thOct.
Indian Hashers can arrive on the 9th Oct before noon.
How to get to Kochi,Kerala, India.
Silk Air connect from Singapore, to Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. Check out the website: www.silkair.com
Air Asia connect from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tiawan, Thailand & Vietnam. Check out the website: www.airasia.com
Other International flights that connects to Kochi are:- Tiger airway, Emirates, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air India, Qatar Airways,
Air Asia-
Departure from Kuala Lumpur by AK1203 20.55hrs - Arrive at Kochi 22.30hrs.
Departure from Kochi 23.05 - Arrive at Kula Lumpur 05.50am
Silk Air-
Departure from Singapore by MI 468 20.45hrs- Arrive at Kochi 22.45hrs
Departure from Kochi by MI467 23.45hrs-Arrive at Singapore 06.50am.
* Registration details will be shared by February 2013.
Hashers can opt for the combo or do just Kochi & Munnar,
1. Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey – (Houseboat) (9th
-13th Oct- 4 nights & 5 days)
2. Only Kochi & Munnar (9th-12th
Oct- 3 nights & 4 days)
Program
Some History, geography lesson for all those dumb hashers - yeah yeah the majority of us!
Kerala, India
Fittingly Christine God’s own country, the charming southern state of Kerala is a tourist’s delight. Kerala has an abundance of nature beauty, culture. This serene land is a charming blend of miles of golden sands and soaring mountains kissing the clouds, all embellished with an emerald green touch. Thiruvananthapuram is the state capital; other major cities are Kochi (Cochin) and Kozhikode (Calicut). The backwaters, beaches, Ayurvedic tourism, and tropical greenery are among its major attractions. National Geographic's Traveler magazine named Kerala as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 must-see destinations of a lifetime";
8th
October 2013 (Tuesday)-Kochi
- Overseas Hashers :–
- Air Asia-Departure KL by AK1203-20.55hrs and Arrive at Kochi Airport 22.30 hrs
- Silk Air- Departure Sin by MI 468 20.45hrs and Arrive at Kochi 22.45hrs
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Kochi (Groups Only)
The Cochin International Airport located about 25 kilometers from the city center handles both domestic and international flights. The first international airport in India to be built without Central assistance, it provides connections to all major Indian cities and select foreign destinations. The drive from the airport to the city will take less than an hour.
9th
October 2013 (Wednesday)-Kochi
- Arrival of Indian Hashers before noon.
- After b/fast
- 9.00am-Registration
- 2.45pm-Assemble at the lobby
- 3pm-Transfer to the run venue
- 6pm –back to the hotel
- 7.30pm –Dinner & dance live band
Kochi
The "Queen of the Arabian Sea"-Kochi is a beautiful natural harbor in India's "God's Own Country"-Kerala. If you are looking for succor for your harried bodies and souls, Kochi is the place to be. With the azure-blue waters of the Arabian Sea caressing its beaches, restaurants serving mouth-watering cuisine. Present-day Kochi includes Fort Kochi, Mattanchery. Though Ernakulam is also the name of a town, visitors would do well to remember that Ernakulam and Cochin refer to the same place. You cannot help marveling at the Chinese fishing nets in Kochi as they are lowered into the evening sea. A place rich in tradition, Kochi is also the economic capital of Kerala and is emerging as a much sought-after destination for I-T companies.
10th
October 2013 (Thursday) Munnar via Athirapally
- After B/fast
- 7.30am-Transfer to coach to Munnar via Athirpally.
- 10am -Arrive at Athirpally
- 12 noon-Lunch
- 2pm- On to the coach to Munnar
- 6pm –Arrive at hotel
- 7.30pm-Dinner & Party
Athirapally Waterfalls
Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls! The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall. The center of Gravity for the many Movie Directors This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin. Situated around 70 km northeast of the Kochi as you embark on the journey to Athirapally Falls, you realize that even the road down to the sight is breathtaking! Athirapally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. Snake roads filled with an amazing range of flora and fauna - rubber trees, palm trees, coconut trees and small streams running a midst them. This waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the "Picturesque"...not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Google “Athirapally “
11th
October 2013 (Friday)-Munnar
- After B/fast
- 8.30am-Sight Seeing
- 12.30pm- Lunch
- 2.30pm- Assemble at the lobby
- 2.45pm-Transfer to the run site.
- 5.30pm-Return back to the hotel
- 7.30pm-Dinner & Party
Munnar-
Munnar, premium hill station is located in Kerala, state in South India. Nature’s luxurious gift to Western Ghats and the erstwhile summer capital of the British, Munnar is located 6,500ft.above sea level on the eastern border of Kerala. The hill station of Munnar is a picturesque little town with winding lanes and miles and miles of tea plantations, which spread out like lush of greenery. It’s a beautiful drive up winding mountain roads with scenic views of panoramic tea plantations, through dense cardamom plantations and enchanting waterfalls cascading through jungle streams. The main cultivation crops in Munnar are Tea and Coffee. The entire area is also known as "high range" and rarely, Kannan Devan Hills, from which the famous brand of the “Tatas” gets its name.
12th
October 2013 (Saturday)-Munnar -Kochi
- After lunch
- 2pm-Transfer to Kochi Airport
- Air Asia-Departure Kochi by AK1204-23.05hrs and Arrive at KL at 05 50am
- Silk Air-Departure Kochi by MI467-23.45hrs and Arrive at SIN at 06.50am
- After B/fast
- 8am-Transfer to Alleppey
- 12noon- Check into houseboats
- 1pm- The houseboats start cruising - lunch will be served on board
- 4pm-The houseboats will drop hashers at run spot (A to B run in the country side)
- 4.30pm-Run Starts
- 6pm-Circle & Down Down
- 8pm – Dinner & Party at backwater resort. Overnight stay on houseboats.
Kerala Backwaters, South India - A Fascinating Journey & Experience!!
Alleppey (now “Alappuzha”), is known as the Venice of the East. Kerala has a long structure of water-body called backwaters, formed by the crisscrossing of 44 rivers flowing across the state. The backwaters known to be existent centuries ago connect the remote villages and cities of Kerala. It used to be the main Trading route among the villages and is still a source of livelihood for many villagers. The large wooden houseboats, called “Kettuvallams” have one or two bed-rooms, a small sitting room, dining and kitchenette, are usually manned by a three member crew. The food cooked on board is local cuisine and served hot. These houseboats cruise along the shallow, palm fringed lakes and narrow canals.
13th
October 2013 (Monday)
- After B/fast
- Transfer from houseboat to coach
- Hashers leave for the Kochi- Train Station/Airport
- Air Asia-Departure Kochi by AK1204-23.05hrs and Arrive at KL at 05 50am
- Silk Air-Departure Kochi by MI467-23.45hrs and Arrive at SIN at 06.50am
On On to Kerala
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