Multi Speciality Hospitals in Chennai

Apollo Hospitals
21 Greams Lane.
Off Greams Road. Chennai - 600 006.
Tel.: 044 - 2829 3333/0200.
Fax: 044 - 2829 4429.
E-mail: enquiry@apollohospitals.

Madras Medical College and  Hospital
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
E.V.R Periyar Salai ,
Park Town,
Chennai - 600 003
EMail: mmcadmin@tn.gov.in
Tel:   044 - 2530 5000

Fortis Malar Hospital,
No. 52, 1st Main Road,
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai – 600 020.
For Enquiries / Appointments : 044 4289 2222
For Emergency : 044 4933 4933
CIN : L85110DL1989PLC276986
Email : contactus.malar@fortishealthcare.com

Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
MIOT International
4/112, Mount Poonamalle Road
Manapakkam, Chennai - 600 089
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Email: chief@miothospitals.com
Phone: +91 44 42002288/ 22492288
Fax: +91 44 22491188 / 22491313

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Sri Ramachandra University,
No.1 Ramachandra Nagar
Porur, Chennai - 600 116
Tamil Nadu, India.
Call : 91 044 45928500, 044 24768027/29

Global Hospitals
439, Cheran Nagar,
Perumbakkam, Chennai - 600 100, Tamil Nadu
Tel: +91 44 4477 7000 
Fax:  +91 44 4477 7100 
Ambulance: +91 44 46242424
Email: web.enquiries@globalhospitalsindia.com

Vijaya Hospitals
Units of Vijaya Medical & Educational Trust)
Vijaya Hospital
No.434, N.S.K.Salai,
Vadapalani, Chennai -6000 26;
Tel: 6664 6600 / 6664 6664
   
Stanley Medical College and Hospital
305 OSH Rd, Royapuram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001
Tel :  044 2528 1351

Billroth Hospitals
43, Lakshmi Talkies Road,
Shenoy Nagar,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600030
Tel: +91-44-26641777
Mail:  support@billroth.com
Website: www.billroth.com
   
SIMS Hospital - Vadapalani, Chennai
(Near Vadapalani Metro Station)
No.1, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai
(100 Feet Road), Vadapalani
Chennai – 600 026, Tamilnadu, India
Tel: +91 44 4921 1455
EMail: enquiry@simshospitals.com

Chettinad Super Speciality Hopital
Rajiv Gandhi Salai,
(Old Mahabalipuram Road),
Kelambakkam,
Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu 603103, India.
Tel: +91 44 4741 1000
Fax: +91 44 4741 1016
Emergency: 105757
Email: cssh@chettinadhealthcity.com

Dr Mehta's Hospital
No.2, McNichols Rd, 3rd Lane
Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031
Tamil Nadu, India
Tel +91-44-4227 1001 - 1005
Fax +91-44-4227 1217

Madras Medical Mission
4-A, Dr. J. Jayalalitha Nagar,
Mogappair,
Chennai - 600 037,
India.
Appointments : +91-44-26565983
Tel: 91 44 26568000 / 66738000 / 26561801 / 26565961
Emergency Contact: 105911
E- mail: icvddoctors@mmm.org.in

Hindu Mission Hospital.
103, GST Road,
Tambaram,. Chennai - 600 045. India.
Contact No. : 91-44-22262244.
Fax: 91-44-22262255
Email: hmhcorporate@gmail.com
Website: http://hindumissionhospital.in

Dr A Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals
No.110, Anna salai,
Guindy, Chennai – 600032 INDIA
Landmark - Opposite to ITC Grand Chola
Ph: +91 44 42162003, 04, +91 44 22353729, 30, 31, 32
Email: ramachandran@ardiabetes.org
website: http://www.ardiabetes.org

Dr A Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals
No.28, Marshalls Road,
(Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai),
Egmore, Chennai – 600008 INDIA
Ph: +91 44 28582003, 04, 05, +91 44 42162003, 04
Email: ramachandran@ardiabetes.org
website: http://www.ardiabetes.org

Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre &
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
No. 6B, Conran Smith Road,
Gopalapuram,Chennai 600 086, India
Tel: 91 -44 43968888/28359048/ 28359050
E-Mail : drmohans@diabetes.ind.in
Website : www.drmohansdiabetes.com, www.mdrf.in

Accommodation Facilities in Ooty / Udhagamandalam

Kurumba Village Resort
Hillgrove Post,
Kurumbadi - 643 102.
Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu. INDIA.
0423-2103002 / 03 / 04
For Reservations Contact :          
Tel: +91 8088855855 / 7710029815 / 16 / 17
+91 - 22-23514592 / 93
Timings: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm.
E-Mail      : kurumba@natureresorts.in
The Kurumba village resort numbers :+91-423-2103002 / 03 / 04

Destiny The Farm Resort
Vakkiel Thotum, Muligur Village,
Emerald Post, Ooty,
Tamil Nadu 643001
Tel : 0423 259 5959
For Reservations
Call: 0423 2244000(9am to 6pm)
Email: holiday@littlearth.in

Hotel Kluney Manor
196/197 Patna House,
Mount Pleasant,
Ooty - 643001, The Nilgiris.
Tel : 91-423-2447336 / 2443435 / 2443436
E-Mail : Kluney_manor@rediffmail.com / Kluneymanor@rediffmail.com / info@kluneymanor.in
http://www.kluneymanor.in

Hotel Mystique Ville
Near Kalhatti Waterfalls,
Seegur Ghat Road,
Kalhatti P.O.
The Nilgiris.
Tel : 91-423-2252049, 2252050
E-Mail : MystiqueVillesMailBox@rediffmail.com    

Hill Country Lovedale (Ooty)
Grand Duff Road, Valley View,
Lovedale, Ooty – 643003
Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: 0423 – 2441204, 2441205, 2445095
Fax: 0423 – 2443802
Web: www.hillcountry.in
Email: ooty@hillcountry.in

Sinclairs Retreat Ooty
Gorishola Road
Ootacamund 643001, Tamil Nadu
Tel: +91 423 2441376-80
Fax : +91 423 2444 229
Toll Free: 1800 3002 6700
Email: ooty@sinclairshotels.com

Hotel Lakeview
West lake road
Ooty-643004
Tel: 04232 443904,2443580-82 & 2440978-83
Fax: 0423 2443579
Email:reservations@hotellakeview.com
Website: http://www.hotellakeview.com

King's Cliff,
Havelock Road,
Ooty 643001
Tel: +91 423 2452888/9
For Reservations
Call: 0423 2244000(9am to 6pm)
Email: kingscliff@littlearth.in

Fairstay Holiday Resort
Funcity
Ooty-Coonoor main road
Lovedale Junction busstop
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Mobile :9443303917 / 9367181920
Email:fairstaypondy@gmail.com
Website: http://fairstay.in

Districts and Taluks of Tamil Nadu

1. Ariyalur  District - Ariyalur, Udayarpalayam and Sendurai

2. Chennai District - Egmore-Nungambakkam, Mylapore - Triplicane, Mambalam- guindy, Fort-Tondiarpet, erambur-Purasaiwakkam

3. Coimbatore District - Coimbatore(North), Coimbatore(South), Mettupalayam, Annur, Sulur, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi and Valparai.

4. Cuddalore District - Cuddalore, Panruti, Chidambaram, Kattumannarkoil, Vridhhachalam, Titagudi, Kurinjipadi

5. Dharmapuri District - Dharmapuri, Palacode, Pennagaram, Harur, Pappireddipettai

6. Dindigul District - Dindigul, Nilakottai, Athoor, Nathams, Palani, Oddanchatram, Vedasandur and Kodaikanal.

7. Erode District - Erode, Peundurai, Gobichettipalayam, Satyamangalam, Bhavani

8. Kancheepuram District - Chengalpattu, Cheyyur, Kanchipuram, Madurantakam, Sriperumbudur, Tambaram, Thirukalukundram, Uthiramerur, Alandur, Shoinganallur, Thiruporur.

9. Kanyakumari District - Agasteeswarem, Thovalai, Kalkulam and Vilavancode

10. Karur District - Aravakuichi, Kadavur, Karur, Krishnarayapuram, Kulithalai

11.  Krishnagiri District - Krishnagiri, Uthangarai, Pochampalli, Denkanikottai, Hosur

12. Madurai District - Usilampatti, Vadipatti, Melur, Madurai North, Madurai South, Thirumangalam and Peraiyur

13. Nagapattinam District - Nagapattinam, Vedaranyam, Thirukuvalai, Kilvelur, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Kuttalam and Tarangampadi

14. Namakkal District -  Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Rasipuram, Paramathi Velur and Kolli hills.

15. Perambalur District - Perambalur, Kunnam and Veppanthattai.

16. Pudukottai District - Alangudi, Gandarvakottai, Kulathur, Illuppur, Pudukottai, Thirumayam, Ponnamaravathi, Karambakudi, Aranthangi, Avudaiyar Koil and Manamelkudi

17. Ramanathapuram District - Ramanathapuram, Thiruvadanai, Rameswaram, Paramakudi, Mudukulathur, Kamuthi and Kadaladi.

18. Salem District - Salem, Yercaud, Valapaddy, Attur, angavalli, Sankari, Edappadi, Mettur and Omalur

19. Sivagangai  District - Devakkottai, Tirupathur, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Manamadurai and Illayankudi.

20. Thanjavur District - Thiruvidaimaruthur, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Orathanadu, Pattukottai, Peravurani

21. The Nilgiris District  - Gudalur, Uthagamandalam, Kundah, Panthalur, Coonoor and Kotagiri

22. Theni District - Periyakulam, Theni, Andipatti, Uthamapalayam and  Bodinayakanur

23. Thiruvallur District - Ambattur, Madhavaram, Ponneri, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur, Poonamallee, Uthukottai, Tiruthani and Pallipet

24. Thiruvarur District - Nannilam, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur, Valangaiman, Needamangalam, Mannargudi and Thiruthuraipoondi

25. Thoothukudi District  - Thoothukudi , Srivaikundam, Tiruchendur , Sattankulam, Kovilpatti, Ettayapuram , Vilathikulam,  Ottapidaram

26. Thiruchirapalli District - Manapparai, Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruverumbur, Lalgudi, Manachanallur, Thuraiyur, Musiri, Thottiyam

27. Tirunelveli District - Tirunelveli, Palayamkottai, Sankarankovil, Ambasamudram, Nanguneri, Radhapuram, Tenkasi, Shenkottai, Alangulam, Veerakeralampudur, Sivagiri.

28. Tiruppur District - Tiruppur, Avinashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Kangayam, Udumalpet, Madathukulam

29. Thiruvannamalai District - Thiruvannamalai, Chengam, Thandrampet, Polur, Cheyyar, Ami, Vandavasi

30. Vellore District - Ambur Arakkonam Arcot Gudiyattam Katpadi Tirupattur Vaniyambadi Vellore Walajapet

31. Villupuram District - Gingee, Kallakurichi, Tirukkoyilur, Sankarapuram, Tindivanam, Villupuram, Vanur

32. Virudhunagar District - Aruppukottai, Kariapatti, Rajapalayam, Sattur, Sivakasi, Srivilliputhur, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar

Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu

About Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, having an area of 895 sq kilometers, is located in the southern parts of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Tiger Reserve is surrounded by forests on three sides, that is west, north, south and villages on the east. Agasthya Malai, the third highest peak in South India is located on the core zone of the Reserve.

The Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve forms a catchment area of 14 streams and rivers, some among them are Tambraparani, Manimuthar, Servalar, Kallar, Kodaiyar,Rama Nadi, Kadnar, Pachaiar. Many of these rivers form the backbone of the water supply in the Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi / Tuticorin and the part of Kanyakumari districts. Seven Major Dams have been constructed over some these rivers, namely Karaiyar, Lower Dam, Servalar, Manimuthar, Ramanadi, Kadna Nadi and Kodaiyar

The Tiger reserve is located at a range of altitude of 40 meters to 1800 meters and the highest point Agasthya malai at about 1681 is found in the middle of the Tiger Reserve. Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve actually is an inter state one since it connects Tamil Nadu and Kerala

There are about 150 endemic plants . fishes, reptiles, mammal species, amphibians and birds. As per the 1997 census, there are 73 tigers and 70 leopards along with many Jungle Cats, Nilgiri tahrs. Kalakad is well known for Lion tailed monkeys, Elephants and the waterfals. The area is also called as Karungal Desam and Thenga Uruli.

Accommodation facilities at Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve
Dormitory style cottages  are available at the Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve maintained by the Forest Department. The Tiger Cottage, has a rest room and a few double deck beds. Ample parking place is available for the Cars and Jeeps of the visitors. There is a river flowing by the rear of the cottage and you can have a wonderful experience staying overnight. There is a kitchen also which serves tasty food for the visitors

How to Reach Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, in the state of Kerala, is the nearest airport located at about 200 kilometers from Mundanthurai and about 140 kilometers from Kalakad.

Madurai Domestic Airport, in the state of Tamil Nadu is at about 200 kilometers from Mundanthurai and 210 kilometers from Kalakad. Madurai Airport is easily connected from Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad , Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode airports.

If you are travelling by rail, Tirunelveli Railway station is the nearest at about 50 kilometers from Mundanthurai and about 45 kilometers from Kalakad.

Best time to travel to Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
December to March is the best season and the reserve will be closed during April to July. Guest house is available at Mundanthurai, Sengaltheri in Kalakad and Kuthiravotti.

Contact for more details
Field Director & Conservator of Forests,
KMTR Project Tiger,
N.G.O ‘A’ Colony,
Tirunelveli - 7,
Tamil Nadu.
Phone No - 0462-552663
E-mail - kmtrpt@sancharnet.in
Website – www.kmtr.org

Yelagiri, a trekkers destination in Tamil Nadu

Yelagiri is a popular hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu located on the Vaniambadi - Thirpattur road, surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens, and green valleys.
 Yelagiri hills is known for its salubrious climate throughout the year with an  altitude of about 1410.6 meters above sea level.
Tourists throng the place for trekkings. Swamimalai hill in Yelagiri is a well known destination for trekkers. In Yelagiri there are 14 small villages and many temples on the various hills of the region.
The highest point in Yelagiri is the Swamimalai hills standing at about 4338 feet. There is a Murugan Koil in the hills  and view from the summit is very beautiful.

How to reach Yelagiri?
Yelagiri hills are well connected by road from Chennai and Bangalore.
Chennai and Bangalore international airports and Thituchirapalli domestic airport are the nearest airports to reach Yelagiri.

Jolarpettai Junction is the nearest railway junction at about 20 kilometers from Yelagiri. You can get buses / taxis from the station to reach Yelagiri. Buses are also available from Thiruppattur, Salem and Hosur. 
By Road
From Chennai you can travel via Sriperumbudur, Vellore, Ambur, Vaniambadi on the Chennai Bangalore highway.
From Bangalore you can travel via NH 7, by the hosur road towards Krishnagiri.
While you drive by road there are 14 hairpin bends on the ghat section to Yelagiri.


Contact for more details
Forest Range Office - 04179 220185

Accommodation facilities in and around Yelagiri

Hotel Landmark
Boat House Road, Athanavur,
Opp: Murugan Temple,
Yelagiri Hills,
Tamil Nadu 635853
For Bookings:
Mobile : 9884608071 / 9444990325
Email: hlmyelagiri@gmail.com
Website: www.landmarkyelagiri.com

Yelagiri Hills Country Club
For Bookings, call - 04179-245290/ 04179-245457

Chariot Valley - 08939844511 / 04179245301
Kumararaja Palace - 04179 245325
Emerald Dove - 04179 245264
Madhura Resort - 09840544894
PWD IB - 04179 245222
YMCA Dormitories - 245226
Hotel O Nila- 04179 245371
Taj Gardens - 04179-245231/245445 /08423-245231