Update September 2007


TBY Associates at the WTM, London 2007

The Blue Yonder along with Koder House (Fort Cochin) and Kurumba Village Resort (The Nilgris) are participating at the World Travel Market in London. Staged annually in London under one roof, World Travel Market (WTM) is staged during the 11-15th of November 2007 this year.

A must attend, business to business exhibition: The WTM provides a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade industry (50% from the UK and the rest from rest of the world) to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. This is also the first time that Indian travel industry is coming together at WTM under the banner of Responsible Tourism.

Meet us at the AS4600 India Pavilion. Contact us for appointments:

Go back in time and live in the present - at the KODER HOUSE:

Koder House is an oasis of calm and tranquility, a world away from the bustle of Fort Cochin. The use of traditional pieces in a modern way all adds to its charm. Designed with a blend of the past and the present, Koder House was a home to the Koders, a prominent Cochin Jewish family and continues to stand there with the same warmth and grace. Built centuries ago, this ancient home has been carefully crafted with cross cultural architectural influences from the Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese, with a traditional Kerala touch to it.

This unique monument is a protected heritage site and ranks fourth on INTACH’s list.

It also offers therapeutic Indian and Asian spa treatments to relax your body, mind and soul. Serena Spa is recognized world wide, for providing good quality treatment handled by skilled therapists who use original restoratives, herbs, oils, spices and flowers and maintain traditional standards.

This historical cenotaph offers six super luxury suites and facilities like Jacuzzi, personal valet for each floor, a Wellness Spa, a plunge pool, an indo-Jewish and Seafood restaurant, a recreation centre and a hanging bridge. Overlooking the sea, one can reminisce of a past glory within the walls of this contemporary house

Nature makes space for Kurumba Village Resort:

Situated between the long and winding evergreen road between Ooty and Mettupalayam, Kurumba Village Resort is submerged amidst the Nilgiris. The Nilgiris Mountain Train (12 kms from Coonoor Station) slowly meanders through a narrow track along tea plantations and takes you to the Kurumba Village resort. Kurumba means tribe and this resort is located in Kurumbadi. Cottages diffusing into spice gardens that grow nutmeg, cloves and pepper, Kurumba village resort has also enriched the sanctuary by planting other trees such as Jackfruit, Rosewood,, Jacaranda and Spathodia.

 Almost like Alice in wonderland, the tranquility of the Nilgiris, the aromatic experience and the horizons beyond the hills, the breath of fresh air - Kurumba Village Resort creates a wonderland for you.

Keeping with the theme of the ancient Kurumba folk, the cottages built in a traditional Kurumba style. These pyramid shaped cottages are lit up with bright interiors color with tiled roofs.

Every room has an exclusive balcony with ornamental railings made of areca-nut wood. Kurumba artifacts and painting decorate the walls of this resort.