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 fields and the exquisite lake below. 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.Spend your day in the comfort of an armchair, soaking in the tranquil ambienceor head out trekking through the lush green cardamom fields.