Online-applications :- Only online applications shall be entertained  for advance reservation  for holiday homes where  online facility has been commenced.  Offline requests for advance reservation  in such holiday homes will be summarily rejected.

Application will be considered for confirmation only after receipt of hard copy with requisite Demand draft, complete in all respects.  Incomplete/unverified applications will not be entertained. Confirmation will be subject to availability.

Applications received after 10 days (including holidays)  from the date of registration are liable to lose priority, assigned by Booking Request ID.  Applications although registered but not received with DD within 20 days from the date of registration will be removed from the list of applicants.

Requests for Refunds/postponements after confirmation of booking, shall not be entertained.

Holiday Homes / Touring Officers Hostels Where Online Applications are Accepted :-

S.No	STATION NAME	STATION CATEGORY	STATION ADDRESS
1	AGRA HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	NEAR KAR-KUNJ CHAURAHA, (INCOME TAX COLONY), SECTOR 15 SIKANDARA
2	GOA HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	CENTRAL GOVERNMENT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX, NEAR HOLY CROSS CHURCH BAMBOLIM, GOA
3	KANYAKUMARI HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	KOVALAM ROAD, NEAR LIGHT HOUSE, KANYAKUMARI
4	MUSSOORIE HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	SOUTHWOOD COTTAGE IN THE ITBP CAMPUS (NEAR LIBRARY CHOWK, MALL ROAD, NEXT TO DOVE COTTAGE)
5	MYSORE HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	CPWD OFFICE CAMPUS, T NARASIPUR ROAD, SIDHARTHA NAGAR, MYSORE
6	NAINITAL HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	HOLIDAY HOME FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, KHURPATAL (NAINITAL)
7	OOTY HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	GOOD SHED ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, UDAGAMANDALAM (OOTY)
8	SHIMLA HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	GRAND HOTEL, THE MALL
9	UDAIPUR HOLIDAY HOME	HOLIDAY HOMES	CPWD RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE COMPLEX, HIRAN MAGRI SECTOR 4, MANVA KHEDA ROAD
10	BANGLORE (KORAMANGALA) TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFCERS HOSTEL	VISVESVARAYA GUEST HOUSE, 17TH MAIN, II BLOCK., BEHIND KENDRIYA SADAN, BANGLORE (KORAMANGALA)
11	CHENNAI (RAJAJI BHAWAN) TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	RAJAJI BHAWAN, TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL, GENERAL POOL RESIDENTIALCOMPLEX, BASANT NAGAR,CHENNAI-600090
12	COCHIN TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	NEAR HOMEO DISPENSARY, PULLEPPADY, KATHRIKKADAVU, COCHIN
13	JAIPUR TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL, GPRACOMPLEX, SECTOR 7, VIDHYADHAR NAGAR
14	KOLKOTA GUEST HOUSE	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	NIZAM PALACE, 234/4, ACHARYA J.C. ROAD, KOLKOTA
15	KOZHIKODE TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	CENTRAL GOVERMENT OFFICE COMPLEX, DUTT. SAW MILL ROAD, KALLAI (PO), CALICUT (KOZHIKODE)
16	TRIVANDRAM TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TRIVANDRAM
17	VIJAYAWADA TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	TOURING OFFICERS HOSTEL	GPOA BUILDING, AUTONAGAR, VIJAYWADA, AP

Common grounds for non-acceptance of applications for booking :-

The application has not been made in the prescribed form, and forwarded through the Admn. Division.

Demand Draft covering full amount of room charges has not been enclosed.

Enclosed Demand Draft does not contain full amount of room charges.

The payee’s name has not been mentioned correctly in the Demand Draft.

Administrative Division of the applicant has not forwarded the application.

Accommodation is not available during the requested period.

The accommodation cannot be booked for more than 5  day in season period. (Mussurie – 3 days)

The applicant is not entitled to VIP accommodation. 

The application has not been signed.

Only one room is booked in favour of a Government employee and/or his/her  family.

There are no AC rooms / 4-bed room/  dormitory rooms in this Holiday Home/ Touring hostel, as requested.

No guest accomm. at the disposal of this office, in the city for which booking has been sought.

The application has been recd very late. The period of booking has already lapsed.

Copy of PPO has not been enclosed.

A certified copy of the Tour program containing the period of tour and the city, not enclosed.

This office is not the Allotting Authority for the requested accommodation.

The Application may  be sent directly to the designated Allotting Authority as mentioned in the website www.estates.nic.in

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Latest List of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels for Central Government Employees

Latest List of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels for Central Government Employees

The Ministry of Urban Development has published the latest list of Holiday Homes for Central Government employees. Ministry of Urban Development has Holiday Homes at 10 locations and Touring Officers Hostels at 42 odd locations all over India. Directorate of Estates is an attached office of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. It is responsible for the administration and management of the office buildings for the various organisations of the Government of India as well as residential accommodation for the Government employees in the metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and five other cities namely Shimla, Chandigarh, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Nagpur. The Central Government Estates in the remaining cities and towns are managed by the Central Public Works Department(CPWD).

Eligibility of offered the Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels facility is as under…
1. Sitting / Ex Member of Parliament
2. Central Government employees (on official visits)
3. Serving Central Government employees (On leave, LTC or personal visits)
4. State / PSU employees (On duty / Leave)
5. Retired Government Employees.

Beginning of the year 2009, the Directorate of Estates has introduced internet booking facility (Online booking) to Central Government employees for the purpose of LTC and Touring. The new uer-friendly system for booking of rooms, to know the status of their application online and to obtain confirmation slips online. The charges of Holiday Homes and Touring Guest Houses are very low. Accommodation is provided for a period not exceeding 10 nights (5 nights in season period). There is no provision for refund of reservation charges. The check-out time : 9 AM, Check-in time : 11 AM to 12:00 noon. Retired Government employees should submit a photocopy of the PPO while presented at the time of checking in. The occupation of more than 4 persons (2 Adults and 2 Children) in the double-bedded rooms is not permitted. Cooking is strictly prohibited in the rooms of Holiday Homes / Hostels and Pets are not allowed.

We have tabled the latest list of the Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels as follows…

Holiday Homes :-

1. Agra	2. Amarkantak
3. Goa	4. Kanyakumari
5. Mysore	6. Mussorrie
7. Nainital	8. Ooty
9. Shimla	10. Udaipur

Locations of Touring Officers’ Hostels/Guest Houses of Ministry of Urban Development

Touring Officers’ Hostels :-

1 Agra	22 Jammu
2 Ajmer	23 Jodhpur
3 Allahabad	24 Kolkata
4 Bareilly	25 Kozhikode (Calicut)
5 Bangalore	26 Kullu
6 Bhopal	27 Lucknow
7 Chennai	28 Madhopur
8 Chandigarh	29 Madurai
9 Cochin	30 Mt. Abu
10 Dehradun	31 Mumbai
11 Delhi	32 Nagpur
12 Gandhi Nagar	33 Nasik
13 Gangtok	34 Neemuch
14 Guwahati	35 Pune
15 Gwalior	36 Thiruvananthapuram
16 Goa	37 Shillong
17 Hyderabad	38 Siliguri
18 Indore	39 Udaipur
19 Jaisalmer	40 Varanasi
20 Jaipur	41 Vijayawada
21 Mussurie	42 Udhampur

Temporary Allotment of Bungalow for Marriage purpose( at New Delhi)

It is decided by Directorate of Estates that type-VIII Bungalow No.5, Ashoka Road, New Delhi be earmarked exclusively for the purpose of Marriage/Social Function on place of Bungalow. No.1, Canning Lane, New Delhi. 

No other Bungalow type of accommodation shall be allotted for this purpose.  Bungalow No.1, Canning Lane, New Delhi may be taken in General Pool for allotment to entitled officers as a type-VIII house.

The conditions governing the allotment of the earmarked accommodation will be as under:-

1. The period of allotment should not exceed 7 days in any case. 


2. Only in exceptional cases the       period may be extendable to 10 days with the approval of the Director of Estates.


3. The earmarked accommodation may be allotted for marriage/social functions.


4. The allotment may be made to Central Government servants eligible for General Pool  residential accommodation for the marriage of the direct dependents i.e. son/daughter and other dependents i.e. son/daughter and other dependent family members whose name figure in CGHS/Ration Card.


5. The allotment may also be made to Central Government employees working in ineligible offices/public sector undertakings/state governments on payment of higher rental charges, as indicated in Para below.


6. The allotment may also be made to members of Parliament for the Marriage of their dependents on the same rates as for the Central Government employees eligible for General Pool residential accommodation.


7. Request for temporary allotment from all categories shall be uniformly entertained 60 days in advance.

The allotment should be given to different persons in the following order of priority

• Central Government employees eligible for GPRA.


• Sitting Members of Parliament.


• Retired Central Government employees.


• Central Government employees working in offices ineligible for Government accommodation/Public Sectors Undertakings/Bodies and State Governments.


• Ex-MPs and persons not falling under any of the above categories.

Download Office Memorandum 12020/2/67-Pol-II dated 11.09.2009

Source : http://www.gconnect.in/

Beauty of Kodaikanal

 

Kodaikanal is the most beautiful and popular hill station in Tamil Nadu. It is located in the famous Palani Hills in Western Ghats and is known as the Princess of hill stations. Kodaikanal is situated about 7,200 feet from the sea level.

Kodaikanal is the most sought after honeymoon destination in South India because of its scenic beauty and it has the attribute to leave any nature lover mesmerized by its charms.

The word Kodaikanal means gift of the forest in local language . The dense forest with many varieties of trees, the huge rocks in the wilderness and the enchanting waterfalls makes it a real gift for the tourists visiting this place. Kodaikanal is famous for eucalyptus oil, homemade chocolates, plums and pears. Kodaikanal is famous for the kurinji - flowers, which blossoms only once in twelve years. Woolen clothing is available at cheaper rates in the Tibetan refugee bazaar.

There are many internationally renowned educational institutions like Kodaikanal international school, Kodaikanal Christian College etc, in and around Kodaikanal. Mother Theresa University, which is India’s one and only women’s university, is located in Kodaikanal.

A tourist can indulge in various activities - one can go for cycling, horse riding, boating, trekking and many more adventurous activities. Kodaikanal is influenced with Christian culture and the sculptures in the churches of Kodaikanal are worth a visit.

All types of food and neat hotels in all price ranges are available in Kodaikanal for a comfortable stay.

Kodaikanal By Air

Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from Kodaikanal. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India. Coimbatore is about 180 km from Kodaikanal. Taxi cabs charge about Rs 2500 from Madurai and Rs 4000 from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal.

Airports near Kodaikanal                      Type                 Arial Distance
Madurai Airport (IXM)                          Domestic           81 km
Tiruchirapalli                                           Internatinal     200 km
Peelamedu Airport, Coimbatore (CJB)  Domestic         101 km
Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) International    331 km
Chennai International Airport (MAA)   International    430 km

Kodaikanal Distance Chart
 Chennai          - 520-km
 Ooty                - 264-km
 Trichi              - 197-km
 Coimbatore    - 175-km
 Kumili             - 160-km
 Madurai          - 120-km

The Lake

A magnificent star-shaped lake glitters like a jewel amidst the emerald green wooded slopes. This 24 hectare lake is skirted by 5 Kms long, black tapped road is focal point of kodai, This lake was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Hendry Levinge, who was the collector of Madurai, retired and settled in kodai.

Coaker's Walk

A kilometre's walk from the lake. It derives the name Lt. Coaker, who prepared the map of Kodai. Coaker's Walk runs along a steep, emerald green wooded slope. From Coaker's Walk one can have a breath-taking view of the plains below.

Bryant Park

This park is situated on the eastern side of the lake. It is noted for flowers, hybrids and grafts, Cut flowers are exported from here.A glass house which shelters fine varieties of flowers, Flower show is conducted every year in May as part of summer festival.

Green Valley View

It is about 5.5 Kms from the lake and located very close to Golf club, it commands a beautiful view of entire vaigai dam, As the valley is very deep, dense and dangerous, recommended to see with precautionary measures.

Pillar Rocks

It is about 7.4 Kms from the lake. Three boulders stand shoulder to shoulder vertically measuring of about 122 meters providing a beautiful view. It has a mini garden.

Kurinji Andavar Temple

3 kms from the lake. A famous shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga. This temple is associated with the Kuriniji flowers which carpet at hill sides blooms once in 12 years. Also Kurinji means hill region in Tamil literature. Andavar means God. Hence Lord Muruga is referred as God of Hill here. From this temple one can see a view of Palani and Vaigai Dam.

Solar Physical Observatory

3.2 Kms. From the Lake Elevation is 2343 meters. It was founded in 1989 at the top most point in Kodai. Visitors are allowed to closely observe the start, planetary movements etc., during visiting hours and Prior appointments.

Telescope House

To enable the visitors to have a Panoramic view of the valley and nearby towns, one telescope house is at Coakers walk. Enterance fee is coolected per head to see through telescope.

Shenbaganur Museum

This museum is MNaintained by the Sacred Heart College – Theological Seminary founded in 1895. It is devoted to archaeological remains and the flora and fauna of the hills. One of the best orchidoriums in the country with more that 300 species of orchids is also housed here. It is about 5.6 Kms from the lake. A Spanish Father Ugarthe, contributed his major collections to the Museum. Entrance fee Rs one per head. Working hours – 10 A.M to 11.30 A.M and 3P.M to 5P.M

Dolmen Circle

Kodaikanal is put on anthropology map mainly because of the presence of pre-historic remains dating back to 5000 BC, thease are called Dolmens and Kistavens which are the dwelling and burial places of people of stone age and iron age. The Dolmens and fantastic stone of two very large erect stone slabs topped by a larger flat slab.

Thalaiyar Falls

This is also called as a Rat tail falls, The widest falls ranging from 13th Kilometer on the Ghat road to Kodai. It is one of the highest fall in India, with their 975 feet drop.

Berijam Lake

This is another big artificial lake in the upper regions of palani hills. It is a fine picnic spot offering beautiful scenery. It is 21 Kms from the Kodaikanal lake, Periyakulam town gets drinking water from the lake.It was first discovered and reclaimed in 1864 by Colonel Hamilton of the British Army. The Sheer beauty of the lake made it yet another tourist spot in kodaikanal.

Chettiyar Park

A neat little park off the beaten tract is in north east corner of the town, on the way to kurinji Andavar temple.

Palani

It is 64 kms from kodaikanal, famous pilgrim center of the South and one of the six abodes of Lord, Dhandayuthabani. Direct frequent bus are available from Kodaikanal.

Bear Shola Falls

An ideal picnic spot 1.6-km from bus stand and within 2 Kms of the lake, where once bears came to drink water. Cross the lake bund, pass the Telephone exchange on your right, and at the junction take the lower road past clifton Hotel.The approach is rugged hill path. The falls are at the best in rainy season.

Dolphins Nose

To reach Dolphins nose at a distance of 8 kms from the bus stand, one has to follow the route specified here.There is an old road after crossing Pambar Bridge near levinge stream. A rough curve rounds the hillside which leads to a point where a flat rock projects over an awful chesm of 6600 feet deep. This is Dolphins nose. On the way, beautiful views of plains and steepy rocky eascarpeints called rolling hills can be seen. The old village of vellagavi can be reached through the rugged bridle path.

Lutheran Church

Almost cheek by jowl with the Kodaikanal School is the Lutheran Church - a Gothic stone building with stained glass windows and modern paintings and batiks portraying scenes from the life of Christ. Nearby is an even more famous church - Christ the King Church - again, a very Gothic and solemn granite structure with stained glass windows. The names of the buildings in Kodaikanal are very evocative: 'Loch End' and 'Mansarovar' - these two houses by the lakeside bridge the time span from colonial times to the present. Hillbrook, Furzbank, Wood-cote, Whispering Pines, and Rock Cottage all conjure up the beauty and spirit of their natural ambience.

Silver Cascade

8 Kms from the lake. The overflow of Kodai lake comedown here as 180 feet high falls. If the water temperature suits, tourist can take bath.

Pambar Falls

"Grand Cascade" is the another name for this magnificent falls. It can be reached by a steep, precipitous path behind pambar house. The Pambar River is a Ziz zagging stream that crusaded over a serious of rock formations and precipes.