View point at Windermere Estate, Munnar: On the crest of a hill, surrounded by panoramic views of the breath-taking green hills of Munnar, is the Windermere Estate. (Photo: RARE India)
Planter's villa verandah at Windermere Estate. This boutique property sits at the heart of its own working cardamom and coffee plantation, with rooms built chalet-style into the cliff.Cottage room at Windermere Estate. Set against lush gardens teeming with rare birds and butterflies, at Windermere Estate, Onam is celebrated with different activities. (Photo: RARE India)The hut at Windermere Estate, Munnar. The tenth day of Onam, called Thiruonam, starts with authentic Kerala Breakfast at the restaurant. (Photo: RARE India)Cardamom plantation at Windermere Estate, Munnar. Other activities include guest participation in multiple floral decorations called ‘Pookalam’ as well as Onam Sadya for lunch. (Photo: RARE India)Reception at Windermere Estate, Munnar. The traditional Onam feast is served on a banana leaf with Rice and 15 various vegetarian dishes and two different savories called Payasam. (Photo: RARE India)Windermere Estate. Founded in 2004 by Shoba Mohan, RARE India is a collection of boutique hotels, palace stays, wildlife lodges, homestays and retreats in India, Nepal and Bhutan. (Photo: RARE India)Windermere Estate, Munnar. Onam is celebrated on a grand scale in Kerala from 1st to 13th September. (Photo: RARE India)