Waking up to the aroma of coffee followed by hands-on sessions to learn how to prepare the perfect cuppa from the freshest beans – all of this while you stay amidst acres of pristine plantations? Don’t just dream about it; pack your bags and get going to these coffee- havens across India!
1. The Windermere Estate, Munnar, Kerala
55 acres of undulating rises and dips covered with cardamom & coffee, this estate is located on the slopes of the Western Ghats. Windermere began as an extension of a home and this ethos has been carried on with the continuous attempt to stay small and personal which can be felt through the honest, refreshing experience of the region, they provide.
2. The Windflower Resort and Spa, Vythiri, Kerala
Windflower Vythiri is set in a tranquil coffee and tea estate a rich legacy of an English planter’s pioneering spirit. The sweeping vistas of Vythiri’s landscape, the Buddha statue and water bodies here prepare you a peaceful getaway. Explore the picture perfect beauty of Wayanad and by indulging in activities such as treks, visits to the tea factory, bamboo rafting, mountain biking etc.
3. The Tamara, Coorg, Karnataka
Tamara is an incredibly romantic retreat and is the perfect getaway for the couple that loves coffee. Far removed from the city, this is a 170-acre estate producing coffee, cardamom, pepper and honey. Not only does the raw earth here exudes the perfume of coffee, you can also create your own signature coffee blend to sip on to take home with you as a souvenir of an amazing holiday.
4. The Serai, Chikmalgur, Karnataka
The home to the very first coffee plantations in India, this retreat fuses luxury and nature – each enhancing the other. Enjoy a cup of delicious homegrown coffee, a dip in your own private pool at your estate or just take a brisk walk around the plantations for an adventure like no other. Their signature therapy is the coffee cure – a famed anti-oxidant which is terrific for your skin. One massage or one scrub – and you’re a coffee addict for life.
5. O’land Plantation, Conoor, Tamil Nadu
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city to a hidden gem in the Nilgiris where nature reigns supreme. A 120-acre estate that grows tea, coffee, pepper and cloves – it is perfect for those who feel a special connection with nature. Built with naturally sourced materials, the cottages are designed in such a way that the great outdoors are never far away.
So which aromatic getaway will you choose?
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