Elakai Munnar – Pooppara, Kerala

Far from the madding crowd, past hillsides swathed in green tea estates and overlooking Anayirangal lake, Elakai is an enchanting two-bedroom property set in the midst of a vast cardamom plantation. Surrounded by lush greenery, blue hills with spectacular panoramic views all around, Elakai Munnar is all about switching off and letting time catch up with you. The in-house chef serves up everything from hot chai and pakoras to authentic local and Continental fare. Get a crash-course on cardamom production on a trek through the property, head out for a boat ride, or spend your day in the comfort of an armchair while spotting the different birds in the area.

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Rs. 30,000 for the entire villa