International Coffee Day: Escape to these luxury hotels in India that are perfect for coffee aficionados
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Ruhi Gilder- 9 minutes read
Ruhi Gilder
Go where the air is perfumed with the delicious scent of coffee, and the hills have a soothing effect on the eyes. These coffee plantations in India not only offer you the best beverages but also opulent luxury accommodations.
Evolve Back Coorg, Karnataka
300 acres of lush greenery covers the Chikkana Halli Estate in Coorg. The hotel is set amidst the hills and offer many coffee experiences specially for those obsessed with the beverage. Go on a plantation walk, a guided tour about the history of coffee plantations and other spices in the estate. A worker’s trail explores the lives of cultivation workers with farm activities and the opportunity to pick produce. A session on Coffeeology, the art and culture of gourmet coffee around the world, is deeply informative for guests.
Starting at Rs. 31,000 / night
Old Kent Estates, Coorg, Karnataka
Built in 1864 by the British owner Lieutenant Colonel W.R. Wright, this estate takes you back in time. Old Kent Estates is an elegant example of British architecture and is surrounded by a large English rose garden and a 200-acre coffee plantation. Coffee lovers get to experience a day in the life of a coffee planter, right from inspecting the workers pruning the bushes and picking the berries.
Starting at Rs. 12,600 / night
Pepper Trail, Wayanad, Kerala
Situated in a spice and coffee plantation deep in the Western Ghats in Kerala, Pepper Trail offers visitors a unique staying experience. Choose between a lovingly restored 140-year-old colonial bungalow called “Pazhey Bungalaav,” or 40-feet high treehouses built on jackfruit trees, nestled between coffee plants. Discover the workings of a hundred-year-old coffee plantation, where you can learn about traditional cultivation methods of coffee, tea and pepper.
Starting at 12,980 / night
Primrose Villas, Chikmagalur, Karnataka
24-feet high ceilings, and cascading walls of glass structure this villa. These residences are nestled in the Mullayanagiri mountains with 360-degree views. Decorated with antique furniture from the Jacobean and Victorian eras, these villas are spacious and luxurious. Verdant coffee trails are a stone’s throw away from the Primrose Villas.
Starting at Rs. 8,636 / night
The Tamara Coorg, Karnataka
Surrounded by plantations of aromatic coffee, cardamom and pepper, streams, and waterfalls, are luxury villas by The Tamara, Coorg. This eco-resort is set on 180 acres of land and is over 3,500 feet above sea level. Coffee aficionados will love the plantation tour of the spice and coffee estates, as well as a bean to cup brewing session, titled Blossom to Brew. Here, guests can brew their own coffee brand and carry it home as a souvenir or savour their cuppa then and there!
Starting at 19,000 / night
The Serai, Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Head to Chikmagalur, the first recorded place in India to cultivate coffee, where the story goes that Baba Budan brought back the saplings to this town from Mecca. The Serai captures the beauty of the area with its modern estate villas and residences. The resort also offers a Bean to Cup experience, followed by a tour of roasting and curing units. Visitors can also cherry pick their coffee, fresh off the estate during the season, from mid-November to mid-February.
Starting at 23,010 / night
The Windflower Resort & Spa, Coorg, Karnataka
