What to know before you go?

- Tucked away in a lush, aromatic cardamom plantation, Elakai offers sweeping views of misty mountains and a serene lake - an idyllic retreat just minutes from the charm of Munnar town

- Wrapped in glass, the villa offers stunning views of misty mornings, rolling hills, and the shimmering Anayirangal Lake -  the perfect spot to unwind.

What we love: 

- Walking through the plantation while cardamom is roasting nearby. The fragnance is warm, spicy, and totally unforgettable. It’s the kind of thing you didn’t know you’d love until you're right there

About the property: 

There’s a moment, just before you arrive at Elakai, when the road curves, the trees part, and the air shifts - suddenly laced with the scent of spice and mist. That’s when you know: you’ve left the world behind. Cradled deep within a private cardamom plantation and just a short drive from Munnar town, Elakai (meaning cardamom in Malayalam) is more than a getaway - it’s a pause button. A beautifully appointed two-bedroom villa perched above tea gardens and the glimmering Anayirangal Lake, where the only soundtracks are birdsong, breeze, and your own breath. Thoughtfully designed with an eye for sustainability and simplicity, Elakai invites you to slow down. The home is wrapped in glass, as if it doesn’t want you to miss a single view - the rolling hills, the morning mist, the lake that catches every shift of light. Mornings here begin gently: with the first warmth of sun slipping through the windows, a hot cup of chai in hand, and the promise of a day with no agenda. You might spend hours on the balcony, lose yourself in a paperback, or challenge someone to a quiet round of cards - score optional.

For those who feel like wandering, Elakai offers trails through the estate where cardamom grows under tall trees - giving you a firsthand look at how this humble spice begins its journey. Or head to the lake below for a boat ride across still waters surrounded by forested hills. When it’s time to eat, the in-house chef prepares meals with heart — Kerala flavours and continental comforts served fresh, and always with a view that makes you stay longer at the table. Inside or out, alone or with your favorite people, Elakai makes room for the kind of peace we don’t often make time for.

This isn’t just a vacation. It’s a return - to nature, to silence, to yourself.