Ace Friends Park Manjankollaipudur, Athanavur, Yelagiri Hills, Tamilnadu, India – 635853. Mobile : 9710946813 / 9710946816 Email: [email protected] Website : www.acefriendspark.com Ace Friends Park 1. Home Welcome to Ace Friends Park - Yelagiri's best resort to be... When you’re on a vacation with your family and friends, your place of stay has to transform into your home. The place defines your holiday experience and is always the best part of your holiday memories. Ace Friends Park aims at providing just that peaceful, transient home when you are on a vacation to Yelagiri. Ace Friends Park, Yelagiri's best resort to be… is located in Manjankollaipudur, one of the finest and serene locations in Yelagiri. Blended with modern comfort and the natural beauty of its rural surroundings, the ambience justifies your decision and ensures that your holiday is well spent worth your time & money. A pleasant time at Ace Friends Park, Yelagiri will be a soothing and rejuvenating experience; hence we look forward to creating an exciting vacation when you are there with us at ACE FRIENDS PARK! 2. Accommodation The resort is spread on a sprawling, well-landscaped location with a total of just 12 cottage suites set in warm ambience and offers enchanting views of the locale. The limited number of cottages gives you a thoroughly private and an intimate experience during your stay with us. 2a : Facilities & Amenities The resort offers following facilities and amenities Each cottage is of 1200 sq ft area with double bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a king size double cot and attached rest room while the second bedroom has two individual large size single cot with the rest room adjacent to it. All rooms are furnished with mirror & wardrobe in the dressing area. Dining area with dining table & chairs, a refrigerator & a kettle for boiling drinking water in every cottage. Drawing / Living area provided with comfortable upholstery to seat 5 people & LCD TV connected to satellite / cable TV connection. 24 hr check in. Intercom facility. 24 x 7 hot water. Internet facility. Daily house keeping. Doctor on call. Laundry. Bill settlement by cash or Debit / Credit card .(Visa, Master) Wheel chair provision for the differently abled and the aged. Wake up call. First aid box. Nearby ATM facility - SBI & Indian Bank. (1 km from the resort) Nearest bank - State Bank of India & Indian Bank. (1km from the resort) Front Desk open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Car parking with driver’s quarters. Day Spa - Being developed for our guests to supplement your relaxation & well being 2b : Detail of Cottages / Tariff Sl Cottage Description Total No No of Persons Tariff N Type of o Cottages Available 1 Platinum Double Bedroom with wooden 1 ( 4 + 2 Adult are Rs 5700/- flooring & additional amenities allowed per cottage consisting of 2 Bedroom) 2 Gold Double Bedroom - One Bedroom 11 ( 4 + 2 Adult are Rs 4900/- with wooden flooring & other with allowed per vitrified tiles & additional cottage amenities consisting of 2 Bedroom) Note : . The above rates are excluding tax of 18% GST and it is applicable on the total bill value additionally. Children above 12 years of age are considered as adults. Two children below 12 years are considered as one adult. 4 members per cottage are entitled for the complimentary breakfast. Extra bed / person will be charged at Rs. 850/- per bed / person excluding 18 % GST. We will provide additional mattress & pillow with out cot towards this cost. complimentary breakfast is not included in this cost. Additional Breakfast will be charged at Rs. 180/- per person excluding 18 % GST. A line of confirmation at the earliest would be highly appreciable and helps you to avail a special discount for advance bookings alone. Pls contact the resort management for single and double occupancy tariff. Avail Spl Discount for your stay during week days, for further details contact the resort management. Pls contact the resort management for an exclusive packages including stay & food for corporate and groups. The above rates are not applicable for the period – 25th December to 1st January. The rates are subject to change. 3. Gallery Please refer the photos. 4. Attractions The hill station of Yelagiri in Tamil Nadu is a cluster of 14 villages spread across 29 square kilometers, located 3,460 feet above sea level. The drive to the hills through 14 hairpin bends opens up to beautiful mountain landscapes; at every twist and turn, the city seems to fade away a little more. The first thing that hits you on arrival at Yelagiri is the lack of noise pollution. The beautiful rustic surroundings are extraordinarily quiet. The smell of mango and jackfruit plantations is diluted by the subtle fragrances of fresh foliage. You suddenly realize how close you are to nature. Punganoor Lake & Park – The lake at the centre of Yelagiri offers rides on pedal and manned rowing boats. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful garden, with a children's park & play area. A good place to spend your first day in Yelagiri. Nature Park – "The Nature Park" is a 10-acre garden well maintained with beautiful landscaping for a pleasant experience. The park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season. Other attractions in the park are an aquarium, an artificial waterfall, a musical fountain, etc., Swamimalai – At 4,338 feet, this is the highest point and popular trekking area. Most visitors to Yelagiri Hills, who have trekking in mind, often climb up Swamimalai. It is an easy trek along a muddy path starting from the lake, which is about 3 km long and pretty scenic too. The Swamimalai temple on top offers beautiful views of the countryside. Herbal Farm – Near Punganoor lake a Herbal Farm is being maintained by the forest department, where rare herbs with medicinal values are grown for Ayurvedic and Siddha medicines. Velavan (Murugan) temple – Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Velavan temple is again on a hill top and offers splendid views of the landscape below. Every year during the month of July the people living in Yelagiri Hills celebrate the Velavan temple festival, which is a special attraction for tourist visiting during that period. Observatory – Kavalur: The second biggest solar observatory in south Asia is situated in Kavalur, 65 km from Yelagiri. You need permission to visit the observatory. Jalagamparai Falls – The River Attaaru runs through the valleys of Yelagiri Hills, and flows over at the village of Jadaiyanoor to form the waterfall. It's a great spot for a day-long picnic. The water at the falls largely depends on yelagiri's rainfall, hence enquire before heading off to the waterfall. 4a: Special attractions Hogenakkal – Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls is a waterfall on the river Kaveri. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, about 150 km from Yelagiri. It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India". With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world. A separate one day trip from yelagiri is worth visiting. The Golden Temple of 'Sripuram’ – This temple is a spiritual park situated at the foot of a small range of green hills in a place known as "Tirumalaikodi " in the city of Vellore about 70 km from Yelagiri . This was inaugurated on August 2007. The salient feature of Sripuram is the Lakshmi Narayani temple or Mahalakshmi temple with Gold covering located on 100 acres of land. A separate half a day trip from yelagiri is worth visiting. 5. Entertainment Most people at Yelagiri prefer to unwind through long walks along the mountainside or by hitting a trekking trail. However, if you wish to relax at the resort, you'll find the following In door games - Tt, carom, chess, darts. Children’s play area - swing, slide & sea saw. Party games with music can also be organized on request. 6. Business Facilities & Cuisine o Ace Friends Park - Yelagiri's best resort to be... is a nice venue for small conferences, seminars, workshops, Birthday party’s etc., The resort has a dedicated conference hall (2500 sq. ft) which can seat 120 in theatre style, 60 in U shaped style and 90 in cocktail dinner style (casual seating). The conference hall is equipped with a sound system and other equipments. LCD Projector, laptops, and projection screen are available at nominal charges. o The restaurant offers a wide variety of multi-cuisine dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can enjoy your food at the cheerful restaurant or within the comfort of your room. Theme dinners can also be organized for. o Pls contact the resort management for an exclusive packages including stay & food for corporate and groups. 7. Additional Information All about Yelagiri PLACE Area: 29.2 sq km Altitude: 3460 feet above sea level State: Tamil Nadu Distance from nearby towns/cities: Thiruvannamalai (93 km), Tirupati (179 km), Bangalore (180 km), Chennai (220 km) Take away: Home-made honey, jackfruit, local agricultural products Rain fall: 900 mm average WEATHER Summer Temperatures: 22°C - 34 °C Winter Temperatures: 11°C - 25°C BEST TIME TO BE HERE June to February is the most pleasant time to be in Yelagiri. The 3-day Summer Festival in May is a time of festivity and cultural programs, those looking for peace and quiet would rather avoid being here during those 3 days. The Yelagiri Paragliding Club hosts an international paragliding festival around September which you might want to attend. HOW TO GET HERE: By Air – Closest airport is Bangalore, 180 km away.