WELCOME TO

SAHAYA ILLAM - Andimadam, India

Your home while visiting READ or traveling through southern India

• If you like to visit the programs of READ, or if you happen to be passing through the rural area of Andimadam (Perambalur district; scroll down to see the maps), there is a place for you to stay: Sahaya Illam. Illam is the tamil word for "house".

• This Sahaya Illam (guest-house) was built in 2005-2006 thanks to a donation from a Sahaya International well-wisher. It was designed by Geoffrey Moussas, a famous architect from Japan. The guesthouse can accommodate local, national and international visitors, and is also used for many of READ's programs.

• Several foreigners (including several board members of Sahaya International) have already stayed at this guesthouse, and all gave very positive reviews.

• The price for international travelers, including 3 big delicious Indian meals and standard laundry service is:

• USD 18 (EUR 11) per day for 1 person in a single bedroom.

• USD 34 (EUR 21) per day for 2 persons who share a double bedroom

• Families with children are given discounts.
  
  

• The guesthouse has dedicated staff who will prepare excellent south-Indian dishes and will do their best to make your visit as comfortable as possible.

  The staff will be glad to help you on your visits to READ's programs; they can also arrange a local taxi with driver if you like to make some day-trips to nearby temples or other attractions. Please note that since READ does not have its own car, you will be expected to bear the costs for such trips by taxi.

• Please adhere to a proper dress-code: it is okay to wear shorts and tank-tops in and around the guesthouse, but if you like to visit our programs in the villages, appropriate attire (long dresses, long pants, etc.) is highly recommended, so you look respectful and decent.

• If you plan to travel by train, the nearest train station is Vridachalam. From Vridachalam to Vilandai is approximately 30-50 minutes by car or bus.

To inquire about availability and make reservations, please contact:
Mr. D. Selvam
1926 Sakthi Vinayagar Street
Vilandai, Andimadam 621-801
Perambalur District
Tamil Nadu
INDIA
Phone & Fax: +(91)-4331-242583
Cell phone: +(91)-94431-47164
E-mail: readpen@sancharnet.in

We look forward to hosting you!

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MAP OF TAMIL NADU

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MAP OF PERAMBALUR DISTRICT (with READ's office in Andimadam)