In pics: Onam travel special amidst lush gardens with rare birds, butterflies at Windermere Estate, Munnar
In pics: Onam travel special amidst lush gardens with rare birds, butterflies at Windermere Estate, Munnar.
Windermere Estate, Munnar. This year, Onam, the annual harvest festival that is celebrated on a grand scale in Kerala, is from 1st to 13th September. (Photo: RARE India)
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)
