Here at Carmelia Haven adventure and relaxation go hand in hand. Embrace the outdoors with activities like swimming, bird watching, yoga, and peaceful plantation walks, or relax by the bonfire under the starry sky... the list goes on.
Walk though cardamom, pepper, and coffee plantations. Spend time with our resident naturalist and finally, take a tour of the cardamom processing factory.
Spot eagles, hornbills, rare owls, Malabar Whistling Thrush and many more with the help of our ornithologist.
At sundown, a bonfire is lit and you are invited to share a traditional meal or an outdoor barbeque with the planter and his family.
Kailasam is an exceptionally beautiful property of Carmelia Haven, located just 22 km away, offering an exclusive experience for guests. Surrounded by tea and cardamom plantations, it features a private lake for boat rides, jeep safaris, and cardamom tours.
The jeep takes you through a magnificent view of the plantation, the bungalow on the other side of the valley, and mountain peaks rising into the distance.
Witness at close quarters how cardamom is cleaned, processed and packed. Take some of this high-grade cardamom back home with you.
Explore numerous trails in the area. They offer a variety of trekking challenges.
Ringed by mountains is a small lake beside a rivulet. It is a serene and scenic spot to explore boating and fishing. Kailasam has a large pond laden with fish waiting to be caught. The friendly chef in the restaurant will cook the day's catch just for you.
Experience the sublime union of mind and body as you practice yoga atop our misty mountain retreat, where the first rays of dawn paint the cardamom hills in golden hues. Our expert instructors guide you through rejuvenating asanas and pranayama, while the crisp mountain air and panoramic views of the rolling plantations create the perfect backdrop for deep meditation.