Situated in the heart of a large private cardamom plantation, Elakai (cardamom in Malayalam) ticks off every item on your hill-station retreat list. A short drive away from Munnar town, this charming two-bedroom property offers spectacular views of rolling tea gardens and the exquisite lake below. If you're looking to head away from the madding crowd, to get out of those traffic jams & generally clear your head, Elakai is exactly where you need to be. Surrounded by green cardamom, with panoramic views all around, Elakai is all about disconnecting with your everyday and taking time out to smell the roses, quite literally. ​Huge glass windows in the spacious lounge and the bedrooms look out over the trees to a view of quintessential Munnar, albeit without the crowds. Make your way down for a boat ride at the lake below - views of which you get from the balcony. Or head out trekking through the cardamom plantation, getting to learn firsthand how that perfect little cardamom finally turns up on your kitchen shelf.

Situated in the heart of a large private cardamom plantation, Elakai (cardamom in Malayalam) ticks off every item on your hill-station retreat list. The Anayirangal Lake, the prime centre of boating in Munnar, is right next door. Views of Anayirangal lake is possible from the balcony and both rooms at Elakai. There are many restaurants nearby like the Club Mahindra in Chinnakanal area in Munnar, which is just few kilometers drive away. Munnar town is just 25 kms away. Chinnakanal and Poopara towns are just 5 kms away.