Early Bird Registration is on!! -ChennaHash 13th Anniversary 2013 @ Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey-Kerala, India
Sashi Varma
Chennai Hash celebrates its 13th Anniversary from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th October, 2013 at Kochi-Athirapally-Munnar-Alleppey-“God’s Own Country”, Kerala, India.
The mis-management committee has worked out the best rates after negotitating with hotels, transport and vendors at Kerala over the last few months. For your info, the Indian Govt. hiked up fuel price thrice last year & early this year in Jan and now the latest in Feb. If there is any further hike in fuel price (we hope not!), we might have to pay the difference on registration fees.
Hashers can opt for the combo or do just Kochi & Munnar,
1. Kochi,
Munnar & Alleppey
(Houseboat)
(9th to 13th Oct- 4 nights & 5 days)
2.
Only Kochi &
Munnar (9th to 12th Oct- 3 nights & 4
days)
3 Runs @ Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey
4 Parties @ Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey
Detour:
Hashing aside, everyone gets a treat from Mother Nature. This trip we let the good times flow all day long at the Niagara Falls of India “Athirapally Falls”. A mini trip before we get back to Munnar for our overnight stay.
Travel by AC Coach (bus) Kochi-Athirapally-Munnar-Alleppey-Kochi:
· Kochi to Athirapally Falls is about approx 120 kms, travel time will be about 3hrs. We leave Kochi at 8am & reach Rainforest Resort, Athirapally Falls by 11am. We will take a 3 hour Lunch break at the falls & start for Munnar at 2pm.
· Arthirpally to Munnar is about 110kms, travel time will be about 4 hrs.
· Munnar to Alleppey is about 180kms, travel time is about 5hrs. We will leave Munnar by 7am & reach the Houseboat-Alleppey by 12noon.
· Alleppey to Kochi is about 80kms, travel time is less then 2 hrs.
Note: - Travel time can be plus or minus depending on how fast we get luggage onto the bus.
Registration Fee:-
Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey (9th to 13th Oct 2013): -
Includes airport transfer (only in groups) + accomodation at Kochi (1 night), Munnar (2 nights) & Alleppey –Houseboat (1 night) + AC coach from start (Kochi) to finish (Kochi) + All Breakfast + 4 dinners + 3 lunches + beer (only at run & party) + T-shirts
* Rates are per head, on twin sharing basis.
** One lunch on 9th Oct is at your own cost.
*** If you’re arriving on 8th Oct, you have to pay Aries Travel directly at the hotel lobby.
**** Additional expenses (laundry, room service, telephones, etc). at your cost – pay to hotel.
***Registration fees & payment details are available on the Registration Form.
Kochi & Munnar (9th to 12th Oct 2013):-
Includes airport transfer (only in groups) + accomodation at Kochi (1 night), Munnar (2 nights) + AC coach from start (Kochi) to finish (Munnar) + All Breakfast + 3 dinners + 2 lunches + beer (only at run & party) + T-shirts.
* Rates are per head, on twin sharing basis.
** One lunch on 9th Oct is at your own cost.
*** If you’re arriving on 8th Oct, you have to pay Aries Travel directly at the hotel lobby.
**** Additional expenses (laundry, room service, telephones, etc). at your cost – pay to hotel.
Note: Hashers NOT doing Alleppey will check out of Tea County, Munnar, on 12th before 11am.
***Registration fees & payment details are available on the Registration Form.
Where is Kerala?
Fittingly christened God’s own country, the charming southern state of Kerala is a tourist’s delight. Kerala has an abundance of natural beauty and 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"!
How to get to Kochi, Kerala, India?
Air Asia: Check out the website: www.airasia.com
Silk Air: Check out the website: www.silkair.com
Other International flights that connect to Kochi are: Tiger airway, Emirates, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air India, and Qatar Airways.
Overseas Hashers: we would recommend arriving on 8th Oct instead of 9th Oct.
Indian Hashers can arrive on 9th Oct before noon.
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 connects to all major Indian cities and select foreign destinations. The drive from airport to the city takes less than an hour.
Coach transfer Airport to the city hotel (Only for groups).
Visa Requirement
Indian High Commission in your country is the right place to acquire your tourist Visa to India. The Embassies or Indian High Commission and Consulate General of India will be happy to help you get a Visa to India.
Ø Please carry your photo ID with address. This is a statutory security requirement to check into any hotel.
Ø Foreign Nationals, along with your original passports, carry a photocopy of passport front page + Indian visa ready with you.
Where do we stay?
* * * 50 rooms are available each at Bolgatty Palace, Kochi & Tea County, Munnar.
The first 100 registration will be put up in these 2 hotels; hashers over and above that will be accommodated at hotels nearest to the main venue.
Ø Bolgatty Palace Island Resort, Kochi: this heritage resort is the oldest Dutch Palace existing outside Holland. Built by Dutch traders in 1774, it was leased to the British in 1909 and served the British Regency until 1949. The palace became state property and was later converted into a heritage hotel resort. Bolgatty Island Resort, just off Kochi Marine Drive, is an island of calm right in the heart of the bustling city. www.bolgatypalacekochi.com
Ø Tea County, Munnar: The hill station of Munnar is a picturesque little town cozily nestled amidst two hills, with its picture-postcard valley, quaint cottages, fragrant tea gardens and mist draped mornings. Discover the best place to watch the mist rolling down. Munnar is located 6,500ft above sea level on the eastern border of Kerala - with winding lanes and miles and miles of lush green tea plantations. www.teacountymunnar.com
Ø Houseboat, Alleppey: 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 and are manned by a three member crew. The food cooked on board is local cuisine and served hot. The houseboats cruise along the shallow, palm fringed lakes and narrow canals.
*** Houseboats- some Hashers wanted to know if they could stay longer on the houseboat after the event. Do mail us at mexvar...@gmail.com with your dates – we could negotiate special rates for you.
Program:
9th October 2013 (Wednesday)-Kochi
Ø 9.00am-Registration
Ø 2.45pm-Assemble at the Bolgatty Palace Hotel Boat Jetty
Ø 3.15pm-By ferry to Mattancherry
Ø 3.45pm-Run Starts
Ø 5.00pm Circle & On On in one of hotels at Mattacherry (yet to be decided)
Ø 6pm –Transfer by ferry back to Bolgatty Palace Hotel Boat Jetty
Ø 7.30pm –Dinner & Party- live band
10th October 2013 (Thursday) Munnar via Athirapally
After B/fast
Ø 8.00am-Transfer by coach to Munnar via Athirpally.
Ø 11am -Arrive at Athirpally
Ø 12 noon-Lunch @ Rainforest Resort. www.rainforest.in
Ø 2pm- Board coach to Munnar
Ø 6pm –Arrive at hotel
Ø 7.30pm-Dinner & Party –D J
11th October 2013 (Friday)-Munnar
After B/fast
Ø 8.30am-Sight Seeing
Ø 12.30pm- Lunch
Ø 3.30pm- Assemble at lobby
Ø 4.00pm-Run from hotel
Ø 5.00pm-Return to hotel
Ø 5.30pm- Circle & On On
Ø 7.30pm-Dinner & Party –DJ
12th October 2013 (Saturday)-Munnar -Alleppey
After B/fast
Ø 8.00am-Transfer to Alleppey
Ø 12noon- Check into houseboats
Ø 1.00pm- Houseboats start cruising - lunch will be served on board
Ø 3.30pm- Houseboats will drop hashers at run spot
Ø 4.15pm-Run Starts (‘A-to-B’ run in country side)
Ø 6.00pm-Circle & On On at Riverside Island Resort.
Ø 7.30pm–Dinner & Party-DJ at Riverside Island Resort. www.greenpalacekerala.com
Ø Houseboats will be anchored alongside the Resort. Overnight stay on houseboats.
13th October 2013 (Sunday)-Alleppey-Kochi
After B/fast
Ø 9.00am-Transfer from houseboat to coach to Kochi
Ø 10.00am-Hashers leave for Kochi – Railway Station / Airport
Language spoken
Hindi is India’s national language but English is widely spoken. People in Kerala speak Malayalam and Tamil.
Currency
The Indian Rupee is the official currency of India. Foreign currencies can be converted at banks, moneychangers and most hotels.
Kerala- It has a warm and pleasant tropical monsoon climate with seasonally excessive rainfall.
What to Wear & Bring
Light cotton casual clothing, running shoes, mosquito repellent,
toilet paper, camera, your specific medicines and of course you’re Hash Spirit!!!
HELP /Assistance:
For any help / assistance after the event, please feel free to get in touch with us.
Anything else you need to know?
Please call Sash “Lord Krishna” Varma +919840866083 or email: mexvar...@gmail.com
Who's coming:-
| Kerala -2013 | ||||
| No | Name | Hash Name | Chapter | Country |
| 1 | Chew Wei Lee | Screw Ewa | Petaling H3 | Malaysia |
| 2 | Elaine Leong | Petaling H3 | Malaysia | |
| 3 | Ow Mei Mei | Petaling H3 | Malaysia | |
| 4 | Don Cheang | Chuck-wow | Petaling H3 | Malaysia |
| 5 | Molly Ong PS | Petaling H3 | Malaysia | |
| 6 | Donald Pharamonnd | Petaling H3 | Malaysia | |
| 7 | Amal Bouazizi | Desiner Sex | Chennai Hash | India |
| 8 | Thanuja | Whip Lash | Chennai Hash | India |
| 9 | Amita Raj | Footy In | Chennai Hash | India |
| 10 | Hans Schimitter | Schnitzel | KLHHH | Malaysia |
| 11 | Charlie Bridgman | Old Legover | Bristol Greyhound | U.K |
| 12 | Ingrid Bridgman | Mrs.Doubtfire | Bristol Greyhound | U.K |
| 13 | Julia Robert | Pretty Woman | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 14 | Hasnah Harvey. | Orang Kuat | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 15 | Rosalyn Lo. | Glass Woman | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 16 | Evelyn Anjim. | Marathon Queen | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 17 | Nini Suring. | Laughing Hyenna | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 18 | Liew Fook Siew | Tracy | K2H2 Bunnies | Malaysia |
| 19 | Liz McGuire | Mongrel | Isle of Weight H3 | London |
| 20 | Linda Atherton | Flossing | Isle of Weight H3 | London |